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Reciprocating Saw
Model CR 13V
Handling instructions
NOTE:
Before using this Electric Power Tool, carefully 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.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
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4) Power tool use and care
5) Service
PRECAUTION
Keep children and infirm persons away.
When not in use, tools should be stored out of reach of children and
infirm persons.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch
or energising power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of
the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust related hazards.
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool's
operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
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RECIPROCATING SAW SAFETY WARNING
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when
performing an operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage (by areas)* (110 V, 115 V, 120 V, 127 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V)
Power Input 1010 W*
Capacity Mild Steel Pipe: O.D. 130 mm
No-Load Speed 0 – 2800 min
Stroke 29 mm
Weight (without cord) 3.3 kg
* Be sure to check the nameplate on product as it is subject to change by areas.
Vinyl Chloride Pipe: O.D. 130 mm
Wood: Depth 300 mm
Mild Steel Plate: Thickness 19 mm
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STANDARD ACCESSORIES
(1) Blade (No. 103) ......................................................... 1
(2) Case ............................................................................. 1
(3) Hexagonal bar wrench ............................................. 1
Standard accessories are subject to change without
notice.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (sold separately)
(1) No. 1 Blade (12) No. 103 Blade
(2) No. 2 Blade (13) No. 104 Blade
(3) No. 3 Blade (14) No. 105 Blade
(4) No. 4 Blade (15) No. 106 Blade
(5) No. 5 Blade (16) No. 107 Blade
(6) No. 8 Blade (17) No. 108 Blade
(7) No. 9 Blade (18) No. 121 Blade
(8) No. 95 Blade (19) No. 131 Blade
(9) No. 96 Blade (20) No. 132 Blade
(10) No. 101 Blade (21) Cut-off guide for pipe
(11) No. 102 Blade
䡬 (1) – (9) : HCS Blades (HCS : High speed Carbon
Steel)
䡬 (10) – (20) : Bl-METAL Blades
Refer to Table 1, 2 and 3 for use of the blades.
Optional accessories are subject to change without notice.
APPLICATIONS
䡬 Cutting pipe and angle steel.
䡬 Cutting various lumbers.
䡬 Cutting mild steel plates, aluminum plates, and
copper plates.
䡬 Cutting synthetic resins, 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 position, the power tool
will start operating immediately, which could cause
a serious accident.
3. Extension cord
When the work area is removed from the power
source, use an extension cord of sufficient thickness
and rated capacity. The extension cord should be
kept as short as practicable.
4. Dust produced in operation
The dust produced in normal operation may affect
the operator’s health. To wear a dust mask is
recommended.
5. RCD
The use of a residual current device with a rated
residual current of 30mA or less at all times is
recommended.
6. Mounting the blade
This unit employs a detachable mechanism that
enables mounting and removal of saw blades
without the use of a wrench or other tools.
(1) Turn on and off the switching trigger several times
so that the lever can jump out of the front cover
completely. Thereafter, turn off the switch and
unplug the power cord. (Fig. 1)
Front cover
Lever
Fig. 1
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CAUTION
Be absolutely sure to keep the switch turned off
and the power cord unplugged to prevent any
accident.
(2) Push the lever in the direction of the arrow mark
shown in Fig. 2 marked on the lever. (Fig. 2)
Lever
Fig. 2
(3) Insert the saw blade all the way into the small slit
of the plunger tip with the lever pushing. You can
mount this blade either in the upward or downward
direction. (Fig. 3, Fig. 4)
Blade
Plunger slit
Blade
(4) When you release the lever, the spring force will
return the lever to the correct position automatically.
(Fig. 5)
Fig. 3
Plunger slit
Fig. 4
Lever
Blade
CAUTION
When pulling the saw blade, be absolutely sure to
pull it from the back. Pulling other parts of the blade
will result in an injury.
7. Dismounting the blade
(1) Turn on and off the switching trigger several times
so that the lever can jump out of the front cover
completely. Thereafter, turn off the switch and
unplug the power cord. (Fig. 1)
CAUTION
Be absolutely sure to keep the switch turned off
and the power cord unplugged to prevent any
accident.
(2) After you have pushed the lever in the direction
of the arrow mark 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 direction of the
arrow mark, and face the blade downward. If it
doesn’t fall out itself, take it out using the procedures
explained below.
(1) If a part of the broken saw blade is sticking out
of the small slit of the plunger, pull out the protruding
part and take the blade out.
(2) If the broken saw blade is hidden inside the small
slit, hook the broken blade using a tip of another
saw blade and take it out. (Fig. 7)
Another blade
Lever
Fig. 6
Lever
Fig. 5
(5) Pull the back of the saw blade two or three times
by hand and check that the blade is securely
mounted. When pulling the blade, you will know
it is properly mounted if it clicks and the lever
moves slightly. (Fig. 6)
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Plunger slit
Fig. 7
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF SAW BLADE
MOUNT
(1) After use, blow away sawdust, earth, sand, moisture,
etc., with air or brush them away with a brush, etc.,
to ensure that the blade mount can function
smoothly.
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(2) As shown in Fig. 8, carry out lubrication around the
blade holder on a periodic basis by use of cutting
fluid, etc.
Blade
holder
Lever
Machine oil
(2) If a base setting screw is loosened with an attached
hexagonal bar wrench, you can adjust a base
installing position. (Fig. 12, Fig. 13)
Base
Fig. 8
NOTE:
Continued use of the tool without cleaning and
lubricating the area where the saw blade is installed
can result in some slack movement of the lever due
to accumulated sawdust and chips. Under the
circumstances, pull a rubber cap provided on the
lever in the direction of an arrow mark as shown
in Fig. 9 and remove the rubber cap from the lever.
Then, clean up the inside of the blade holder with
air and the like and carry out sufficient lubrication.
The rubber cap can be fitted on if it is pressed firmly
onto the lever. At this time, make certain that there
exists no clearance between the blade holder and
the rubber cap, and furthermore ensure that the
saw-blade-installed area can function smoothly.
Lever
Rubber cap
Fig. 9
CAUTION:
Do not use any saw blade with a worn-out blade
hole. Otherwise, the saw blade can come off,
resulting in personal injury. (Fig. 10)
Blade hole
Blade
Fig. 10
8. Adjusting the base
(1) Lift the front cover up as illustrated in Fig. 11.
Base
Set screw 12 mm
Hexagonal bar wrench
Fig. 12
Base
Fig. 13
(3) After adjusting the base installing position, tighten
the base setting screw with the attached hexagonal
bar wrench completely.
9. 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 saw blade by pulling a switching trigger. (Fig.
14)
Switch trigger
Fig. 14
If you pull the trigger further in, the speed of the
blade accelerates. Begin cutting at a low speed to
ensure the accuracy of your target cut position.
Once you’ve obtained a sufficient cutting depth,
increase the cutting speed.
CAUTION
Although this unit employs a powerful motor,
prolonged use at a low speed will increase the load
unduly and may lead to overheating. Properly adjust
the saw blade to allow steady, smooth cutting
operation, avoiding any unreasonable use such as
sudden stops during cutting operation.
Front cover
Fig. 11
HOW TO USE
CAUTION
䡬 Avoid carrying it plugged to the outlet with your
finger on the switch. A sudden startup can result
in an unexpected injury.
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䡬 Be careful not to let sawdust, earth, moisture, etc.,
enter the inside of the machine through the plunger
section during operation. If sawdust and the like
accumulate in the plunger section, always clean it
before use.
䡬 Do not remove the front cover (refer to Fig. 1).
Be sure to hold the body from the top of the front
cover.
䡬 During use, press the base against the material
while cutting.
Vibration can damage the saw 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. 17).
If you cut a large pipe, large block of wood, etc.,
that exceeds the cutting capacity of a blade; there
is a risk that the blade may contact with the inner
wall of the pipe, wood, etc., resulting in damage.
(Fig. 16, Fig. 18)
Stroke
1. Cutting metallic materials
CAUTION
䡬 Press the base firmly against the workpiece.
䡬 Never apply any unreasonable force to the saw
blade when cutting. Doing so can easily break the
blade.
(1) Fasten a workpiece firmly before operation. (Fig. 19)
Fig. 19
(2) When cutting metallic materials, use proper machine
oil (turbine oil, etc.). When not using liquid machine
oil, apply grease over the workpiece.
CAUTION
The service life of the saw blade will be drastically
shortened if you don’t use machine oil.
2. Cutting lumber
When cutting lumber, make sure that the workpiece
is fastened firmly before beginning. (Fig. 20)
Fig. 15
CAUTION
䡬 Never apply any unreasonable force to the saw
blade when cutting. Also remember to press the
base against the lumber firmly.
3. Sawing curved lines
We recommend that you use the BI-METAL blade
mentioned in Table 2 for the saw blade since it is
tough and hardly breaks.
CAUTION
Fig. 16
Stroke
Fig. 17
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Fig. 18
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 as
short and thick as possible. We recommend for this
purpose that you use BI-METAL Blade No. 132
mentioned in Table 2. Be sure to use caution during
the cutting operation and observe the following
procedures.
(1) Press the lower part (or the upper part) of the base
against the material. Pull the switch trigger while
keeping the tip of the saw blade apart from the
material. (Fig. 21, Fig. 22)
(2) Raise the handle slowly and cut in with the saw
blade little by little. (Fig. 23, Fig. 24)
(3) Hold the body firmly until the saw blade completely
cuts into the material. (Fig. 25, Fig. 26)
Fig. 20
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Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
CAUTION
䡬 Avoid plunge cutting for metallic materials. This can
easily damage the blade.
䡬 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.
䡬 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)
Product
Cut-off Outer diameter No. 9
guide (L) 75mm – 165mm No. 131
NOTE
Please refer to the cut off guide user’s manual for
details on how to use it correctly.
Cutting Blade
appalication used
Code No.
321113
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:
䡬 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 reciprocating 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
Blade Thickness
No.
No. 1 For cutting steel pipe less than
105 mm in diameter
No. 2 For cutting steel pipe less than
30 mm in diameter
No. 3 For cutting steel pipe less than
30 mm in diameter
No. 4
For cutting and roughing lumber
No. 5
For cutting and roughing lumber
No. 8
For cutting vinyl chloride pipe less
than 105 mm in diameter
For cutting and roughing lumber
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
No. 96 For cutting stainless steel pipe
less than 30 mm in diameter
Uses
(mm)
2.5 – 6
2.5 – 6
Below 3.5
50 – 70
Below 30
2.5 – 15
Below 105
Below 2.5
Below 2.5
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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
Blade Thickness
No.
No. 101
For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 60 mm in outer diameter
No. 102
For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 130 mm in outer diameter
No. 103
For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 60 mm in outer diameter
No. 104
For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 130 mm in outer diameter
No. 105
For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 60 mm in outer diameter
No. 106
For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 130 mm in outer diameter
No. 107
For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 60 mm in outer diameter
No. 108
For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 130 mm in outer diameter
No. 121
For cutting and roughing lumber 300
No. 131
All purposes —
No. 132
All purposes —
NOTE
Nos. 101 – No. 132 Bl-METAL blades are sold separately
as optional accessories.
Uses
(mm)
2.5 – 6
2.5 – 6
2.5 – 6
2.5 – 6
2.5 – 6
2.5 – 6
Below 3.5
Below 3.5
3. Selection of blades for other materials
Table 3
Material Material Thickness
to be cut quality (mm)
Iron plate Mild steel 2.5 – 19 No. 1, 2, 101,
Nonferrous Aluminium, 5 – 20 No. 1, 2, 101,
metal Copper and 102, 103, 104,
Synthetic Phenol resin, 10 – 50 No. 1, 2, 4,
resin Melamine 101, 102, 103,
plate 102, 103, 104,
Below 3.5 No. 3, 107,
Brass 105, 106, 131,
Below 5 No. 3, 107,
resin, etc. 104, 131, 132
5 – 30 No. 3, 5, 8,
Vinyl chloride,
Acrylic resin,
etc.
10 – 60 No. 1, 2, 4,
5 – 30 No. 3, 5, 8,
Blade No.
105, 106, 131,
132
108
132
108
105, 106, 107,
108
101, 102, 103,
104, 131, 132
105, 106, 107,
108
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
1. Inspecting the blade
Continued use of a dull or damaged blade will
result in reduced cutting efficiency and may cause
overloading of the motor. Replace the blade with
a new one as soon as excessive abrasion is noted.
2. Inspecting the mounting screws:
Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure
that they are properly tightened. Should any of the
screws be loose, retighten them immediately. Failure
to do so could result in serious hazard.
3. Maintenance of the motor
The motor unit winding is the very “heart” of the
power tool. Exercise due care to ensure the winding
does not become damaged and/or wet with oil or
water.
4. Inspecting the carbon brushes (Fig. 27)
The motor employs carbon brushes which are
consumable parts. Since an excessively worn carbon
brush can result in motor trouble, replace the carbon
brushes with new ones having the same carbon
brush No. shown in the figure when it becomes
worn to or near the “wear limit”. In addition, always
keep carbon brushes clean and ensue that they
slide freely within the brush holders.
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Wear limit
43
6 mm
17 mm
5. Replacing carbon brushes:
Disassemble the brush caps with a slotted-head
screwdriver. The carbon brushes can then be easily
removed.
6. Service parts list
A: Item No.
B: Code No.
C: No. Used
D: Remarks
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 repair or other maintenance.
In the operation and maintenance of power tools,
the safety regulations and standards prescribed in
each country must be observed.
MODIFICATIONS
Hitachi Power Tools are constantly being improved
and modified to incorporate the latest technological
advancements.
Accordingly, some parts (i.e. code numbers and/or
design) may be changed without prior notice.
No. of carbon brush
Fig. 27
NOTE
Due to HITACHI’s continuing program of research and
development, the specifications herein are subject to
change without prior notice.
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ABCD
40 1 340-563H 1 110V-115V
40 2 340-563J 1 220V-230V
1 321-116 1
2 321-125 1
ABCD
41 930-703 2
42 608-VVM 1 608VVC2PS2L
43 322-120 1
3 321-132 1
4 949-554 1 M4
5 321-120 1
“TPE, GBR(110V)”
44 945-161 2
45 999-043 2
46 958-900 2
47 –––––––––––––– 1
48 307-224 4 M5×60
49 –––––––––––––– 1
50 307-028 5 D4×25
51 322-122 1
52 981-373 4
53 322-133 1
55 322-121 1
56 984-750 2 D4×16
57 937-631 1
58 953-327 1
59 –––––––––––––– 1
60 930-039 1
501 944-458 1 4MM
502 318-613 1 NO.103 150L P14
54 1 322-499 1
54 2 322-500 1
6 321-123 1
7 318-458 1
8 321-117 1
9 318-459 1
10 321-118 1
11 321-214 1
12 321-136 2
13 318-491 1 D6
14 321-126 1
15 322-134 1 M4
16 321-130 1
17 321-131 1
18 321-135 1
22 318-452 1
19 321-134 1
20 318-483 1
21 318-451 1 M6×35
503 321-142 1
26 322-119 1
24 600-2DD 1 6002DDCMPS2L
25 317-196 3 M4×12
23 322-142 1 M5×12
27 967-261 1
28 322-118 1
29 600-3VV 2 6003VVCMPS2L
30 939-556 1
31 321-128 1
32 318-473 1
33 608-VVM 1 608VVC2PS2L
34 321-124 1
35 600-1VV 1 6001VVCMPS2L
36 314-430 2 M4×10
37 1 360-616C 1 110V
38 321-122 1
39 953-174 2 D5×55
37 2 360-616E 1 220V-230V
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Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.
Shinagawa Intercity Tower A, 15-1, Konan 2-chome,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Code No. C99123211 F
301
Printed in China
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