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CAUTION

Avoid plunge cutting for metallic materials. This can
easily damage the blade.

Never pull the switch trigger while the tip of the saw
blade tip is pressed against the material. If you do so,
the blade can easily be damaged when it collides with
the material.

Make absolutely sure that you cut slowly while
holding the body firmly. If you apply any unreasonable
force to the saw blade during the cutting operation,
the blade can easily be damaged.

5. Cut off guide for cutting pipe (optional accessory)

NOTE

Please refer to the cut off guide user’s manual for
details on how to use it correctly.

SELECTION OF BLADES

To ensure maximum operating efficiency and results, it is
very important to select the appropriate blade best suited to
the type and thickness of the material to be cut.

NOTE:

Dimensions of the workpiece mentioned in the table
represent the dimensions when the mounting position
of the base is set nearest to the body of the saber
saw. Caution must be exercised since dimensions of
the workpiece will become smaller if the base is
mounted far away from the body of the reciprocating
saw.

1. Selection of HCS blades

The blade number of HCS blades in 

Table 1

 is

engraved in the vicinity of the mounting position of
each blade. Select appropriate blades by referring to

Tables 1

 and 

3

 below.

Table 1: HCS blades

NOTE

No. 1 – No. 96 HCS blades are sold separately as optional
accessories.

2. Selection of BI-METAL blades

The BI-METAL blade numbers in 

Table 2

 are described

on the packages of special accessories. Select
appropriate blades by referring to 

Table 2

 and 

3

 below.

Table 2: Bl-METAL blades

NOTE

Nos. 101 – No. 132 Bl-METAL blades are sold separately
as optional accessories.

3. Selection of blades for other materials

Table 3

Blade

Thickness

No.

Uses

(mm)

No. 1

For cutting steel pipe less than
105 mm in diameter

2.5 – 6

No. 2

For cutting steel pipe less than
30 mm in diameter

2.5 – 6

No. 3

For cutting steel pipe less than
30 mm in diameter

Below 3.5

No. 4

For cutting and roughing lumber

50 – 70

No. 5

For cutting and roughing lumber

Below 30

No. 8

For cutting vinyl chloride pipe less
than 105 mm in diameter

2.5 – 15

For cutting and roughing lumber

Below 105

No. 9

For cutting mild steel pipe less
than 165 mm in diameter when

2.5 – 6

used with cut off guide

No. 95 For cutting stainless steel pipe

less than 105 mm in diameter

Below 2.5

No. 96 For cutting stainless steel pipe

less than 30 mm in diameter

Below 2.5

Product

Cutting

Blade

Code No.

appalication

used

Cut-off

Outer diameter

guide (L)

75mm – 165mm

No. 9

321113

Meterial

Material

Thickness

Blade No.

to be cut

quality

(mm)

Iron plate

Mild steel

2.5 – 19

No. 1, 2, 101,

plate

102, 103, 104,
105, 106, 131,
132

Below 3.5 No. 3, 107,

108

Nonferrous Aluminium,

5 – 20

No. 1, 2, 101,

metal

Copper and

102, 103, 104,

Brass

105, 106, 131,
132

Below 5

No. 3, 107,
108

Systhetic

Phenol resin,

10 – 50

No. 1, 2, 4,

resin

Melamine

101, 102, 103,

resin, etc.

104, 131, 132

5 – 30

No. 3, 5, 8,
105, 106, 107,
108

Blade

Thickness

No.

Uses

(mm)

No. 101 For cutting steel and stainless pipes

less than 60 mm in outer diameter

2.5 – 6

No. 102 For cutting steel and stainless pipes

less than 130 mm in outer diameter

2.5 – 6

No. 103 For cutting steel and stainless pipes

less than 60 mm in outer diameter

2.5 – 6

No. 104 For cutting steel and stainless pipes

less than 130 mm in outer diameter

2.5 – 6

No. 105 For cutting steel and stainless pipes

less than 60 mm in outer diameter

2.5 – 6

No. 106 For cutting steel and stainless pipes

less than 130 mm in outer diameter

2.5 – 6

No. 107 For cutting steel and stainless pipes

less than 60 mm in outer diameter

Below 3.5

No. 108 For cutting steel and stainless pipes

less than 130 mm in outer diameter

Below 3.5

No. 121 For cutting and roughing lumber

300

No. 131 All purposes

No. 132 All purposes

Summary of Contents for CR13VC

Page 1: ...ly read through these HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS to ensure efficient safe operation It is recommended that these INSTRUCTIONS be kept readily available as an important reference when using this power tool Reciprocating Saw Model CR13VC Handling instructions ...

Page 2: ...ate tool 13 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 14 Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have it repaired by authorized service center Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged Keep handles dry...

Page 3: ...esins such as phenol resin and vinyl chloride For details refer to the section entitled SELECTION OF BLADES PRIOR TO OPERATION 1 Power source Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms to the power requirement specified on the product nameplate 2 Power switch Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position If the plug is connected to a receptacle while the power switch is in the ON p...

Page 4: ... shown in Fig 2 turn the blade so it faces downward The blade should fall out by itself If the blade doesn t fall out pull it out by hand CAUTION Never touch the saw blade immediately after use The metal is hot and can easily burn your skin WHEN THE BLADE IS BROKEN Even when the saw blade is broken and remains inside the small slit of the plunger it should fall out if you push the lever in the dir...

Page 5: ...is loosened with an attached hexagonal bar wrench you can adjust a base installing position Fig 12 Fig 13 Fig 12 Fig 13 3 After adjusting the base installing position tighten the base setting screw with the attached hexagonal bar wrench completely 7 Adjusting the blade reciprocating speed This unit has a built in electronic control circuit that makes it possible to adjust the variable speed of the...

Page 6: ...aw blade if the base is not pressed firmly against the workpiece Furthermore a tip of the saw blade can sometimes contact the inner wall of the pipe damaging the saw blade 䡬 Select a saw blade of the most appropriate length Ideally the length protruding from the base of the saw blade after subtracting the stroke quantity should be larger than the material see Fig 15 and Fig 16 Fig 15 Fig 16 If you...

Page 7: ...ardly breaks CAUTION Delay the feed speed when cutting the material into small circular arcs An unreasonably fast feed may break the blade 4 Plunge cutting With this tool you can perform plunge cutting on plywood panels and thin board materials You can carry out pocket cutting quite easily with the saw blade installed in reverse as illustrated in Fig 22 Fig 24 and Fig 26 Use the saw blade that is ...

Page 8: ...ss No Uses mm No 1 For cutting steel pipe less than 105 mm in diameter 2 5 6 No 2 For cutting steel pipe less than 30 mm in diameter 2 5 6 No 3 For cutting steel pipe less than 30 mm in diameter Below 3 5 No 4 For cutting and roughing lumber 50 70 No 5 For cutting and roughing lumber Below 30 No 8 For cutting vinyl chloride pipe less than 105 mm in diameter 2 5 15 For cutting and roughing lumber B...

Page 9: ...rd If the supply cord of Tool is damaged the Tool must be returned to Hitachi Authorized Service Center for the cord to be replaced 6 Service parts list CAUTION Repair modification and inspection of Hitachi Power Tools must be carried out by an Hitachi Authorized Service Center This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the tool to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when requesting repai...

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