Hitachi D 13VB3 Handling Instructions Manual page 4

Loosen
NOTE
When the sleeve does not become loose any further,
fix the side handle to ring, hold side handle firmly,
then turn the sleeve to loosen by hand (Fig. 3).
Side handle
6. Check the rotational direction (Fig. 4)
The bit rotates clockwise (viewed from the rear side)
by pushing the R-side of the push button.
The L-side of the push button is pushed to turn the bit
counterclockwise.
(The L and marks are provided on the body.)
R
mark
L
R
mark
7. Fixing the side handle (Fig. 5)
Attach the side handle to the mounting part.
Rotate the side handle grip in a clockwise direction
to secure it.
Set the side handle to a position that is suited to the
operation and then securely tighten the side handle
grip.
4
Sleeve
Ring
Tighten
Fig. 2
Ring
Loosen Sleeve
Fig. 3
Push button
Switch trigger
Fig. 4
Side handle
Loosen
To attach a depth gauge on the side handle, insert
the gauge into the U-shaped groove on the side
handle, adjust the position of the depth gauge in
accordance with the desired depth of the hole, and
firmly tighten the side handle grip (Fig. 6).
Side handle
Loosen
8. High-speed/Low-speed changeover
Prior to changing speed, ensure that the switch is in
the OFF position, and the drill has come to a complete
stop.
To change speed, rotate the gear shift dial as indicated
by the arrow in Fig. 7. The numeral "1" engraved on
the drill body denotes low speed, the numeral "2"
denotes high speed.
If it is hard to turn the gear shift dial, turn the chuck
slightly in either direction and then turn the gear shift
dial again.
9. RCD
The use of a residual current device with a rated
residual current of 30mA or less at all times is
recommended.
Tighten
Fig. 5
Depth gauge
Tighten
Fig. 6
Gear
shift dial
Fig. 7