Hitachi DB 3DL2 Handling Instructions Manual page 28

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10. Using in the straight or pistol confi guration
Use the tool in the straight confi guration when using in confi ned spaces. Use it in the pistol
confi guration when using in other locations. Select the confi guration that best matches the
tool application. When changing the confi guration, the tool will make a clicking sound when
it snaps into position. Bend (or extend) the tool until the clicking sound is heard.
CAUTION
When using the tool in the pistol confi guration, do
not hold onto the bending portion of the tool when
returning to the straight confi guration. Your fi nger
or other part of the hand may be pinched by the
bending portion resulting in possible injury (Fig. 12).
11. The scope and suggestions for uses
The usable scope for various types of work based on the
mechanical structure of this unit is shown in Table 2.
Work
Steel
Drilling
Aluminum
Machine screw
Driving
Wood screw
12. How to select tightening torque and rotational speed
Use
Machine screw
Driving
Wood screw
Drilling Metal
CAUTION
The selection examples shown in Table 3 should be considered as general
○
standard. As diff erent types of tightening screws and diff erent materials to be
tightened are used in actual works proper adjustments are naturally necessary.
Table 2
Use for drilling purpose.
Use the bit or socket matching the screw diameter.
Use after drilling a pilot hole.
Table 3
Cap Position
LOW (Low speed)
For 5 mm or smaller
1 - 21
diameter screws
For 3.5 mm or smaller
nominal diameter
1 -
screws
For drilling with a
metal working drill bit
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Fig. 12
Suggestions
Rotating speed selection
(Position of the shift knob)
(High speed)
For 3 mm or smaller
diameter screws
Bending
portion
HIGH