You can try twisting it off gently — it should unscrew. On some newer versions, the “hat” might be glued in place as part of a safety upgrade, so it might not remove easily. Also, if you have kids around, I’d recommend leaving it on — it’s there for protection, and once removed, it’s easy to misplace (or worse, for little ones to swallow). Just something to keep in mind!

How do you remove “hat” for more precise cutting? #6 in instructions says it is possible to remove “hat”.