Hyde Tools 42081 Maxxgrip Top Slide Utility Knife

The Hyde Tools 42081 Maxxgrip Top Slide Utility Knife is a top-of-the-line red metal utility knife with four blade positions and top-slide, push-button blade adjustment. It also includes an overlap nose for blade support. You can change the blade without tools. 1 heavy duty blade is included.

Directions
• Push button to extend blade, selecting one of 3 possible extensions.
• When not in use, fully retract blade.  Short blade extensions are hard to see.

To Change Blade
• Fully retract blade.
• Slide lock button forward.
• Knife body halves "spring" apart.
• Carefully swing knife open.
• Insert new blade with upper notch engaged by lug on blade holder.
• Magnet helps to hold blade in holder.
• Be sure blade holder is in fully retracted position.
• Swing knife halves together.  Knife must "snap" fully closed before use.

Compatible Hyde Replacement Blades
• 42100, 42101, 42102, 42103, 42104, 42115, 42117, 42118, 42150, 42200, and 42250

Safety Precautions
• Sharp Blade
• Do not use as a prying tool or screwdriver.
• Wrap blade edges before disposal.
• Never store with blade exposed.
• Not for use by children.
• Wear eye protection.