Hitachi DS 12DVF3 Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual page 14

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(b) The angle can be adjusted in 5 steps (0°, 20°,
40°, 60°, 80°).
Adjust the angle of the hook to the desired
position for use.
(2) Switching the hook position
CAUTION:
● If the tool falls, there is a risk that malfunction
and/or physical damage can occur. It is
recommended that you also use fall-preventing
wires, etc.
● Incomplete installation of the hook may result in
bodily injury when used.
(a) Securely hold the main unit and remove the
screw using a slotted head screwdriver or a
coin (Fig. 6).
Loosen
Fig. 6
(b) Remove the hook and spring (Fig. 7).
Hook
(c) Install the hook and spring on the other side
and securely fasten with screw (Fig. 6).
NOTE:
Pay attention to the spring orientation. Install the
spring with larger diameter away from you (Fig.
8).
Screw
Larger diameter faces away
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Screw
Spring
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
1.1 Using the bit holder (Hook with bit holder)
Installing the bit
Slide the bit from the side, and then insert firmly
until the groove on the bit locks in the protruded
section of the hook.
Removing the bit
Securely hold the main unit and pull out the bit by
holding the tip with your thumb (Fig. 9).
CAUTION:
● Only Hitachi STANDARD ACCESSORIES phillips
bit (No. 2 × 65L; Code No. 983006) may be used.
Do not use other bits since they may come loose.
1.2 Using as an auxiliary light (Light equipped hook)
(1) Press the switch to turn off the light.
If forgotten, the light will turn off automatically after
15 minutes (Fig. 10).
(2) The direction of the light can be adjusted within
the range of hook positions 1 - 5 (Fig. 5).
Lighting time
N manganese batteries: approx. 15 hrs.
N alkali batteries: approx. 30 hrs.
CAUTION:
● Do not look directly into the light.
Such actions could result in eye injury.
1.3 Replacing the batteries (Light equipped hook)
(1) Loosen the hook screw with a phillips-head
screwdriver (No. 1) (Fig. 11).
Remove the hook cover by pushing in the direction
of the arrow (Fig. 12).
Fig. 9
Switch
Hook
Fig. 10