The Scope And Suggestions For Uses - Hitachi DS 13DV2 Instruction Manual And Safety Instructions

If the motor is locked, immediately turn the power off. If the motor is locked for
a while, the motor or battery may be burnt.
Too long hammering may cause the screw broken due to excessive tightening.
A buzzing noise is produced when the motor is about to rotate; This is only a
noise, not a machine failure.
7. Hand tightening mechanism
Fig. 17

THE SCOPE AND SUGGESTIONS FOR USES

Work Cap position
Drilling
Screw
tighten- 1~22
ing
NOTE:
The numbers shown in Table 4 are references and vary according to type and
hardness of material to be drilled or screwed and sharpness of drill bit.
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This unit has a hand tightening mechanism to
allow use as for instance as a hand screwdriver.
To use, turn the switch off and rotate the body.
(See Fig. 17)
CAUTION:
Do not use the hand tightening mechanism
for items such as hexagon sockets that re-
quire excessive tightening. Do not use for
loosening screws or bolts that have been
overtightened.
The maximum usable torque this can provide
is 200 in-lbs. (230kg-cm).
Table 4
Usable range
Steel: 1/2" (13mm)
(Thickness 1/16" (1.6mm)
Aluminum: 1/2" (13mm)
(Thickness 1/16" (1.6mm)
Wood: 15/16" (24mm) (Soft wood)
(Thickness 11/16" (18mm))
Small screws: 1/4" (6mm)
Nut: 1/4" (6mm)
Wood screws: #16 × 2" (Soft wood)
(6.8mm×50mm)
Suggestions
Take care not
to lock the
motor
Use the bit
and socket
matching the
screw diameter
Use after drilling
a pilot hole