English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........22 CORDLESS DRIVER DRILL SAFETY WARNINGS ........25 ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS .............25 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............26 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ...... 28 SYMBOLS ....................28 SPECIFICATIONS ..................29 STANDARD ACCESSORIES ...............30 APPLICATIONS ....................30 BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION ............31 CHARGING ....................31 PRIOR TO OPERATION ................33 HOW TO USE ....................34...
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English b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
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English b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
English CAUTION Keep children and infirm persons away. When not in use, tools should be stored out of reach of children and infirm persons. CORDLESS DRIVER DRILL SAFETY WARNINGS Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory or fastener may contact hidden wiring.
English 14. Keep the tool’s terminals (battery mount) free of swarf and dust. ○ Prior to use, make sure that swarf and dust have not collected in the area of the terminals. ○ During use, try to avoid swarf or dust on the tool from falling on the battery. ○...
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English If the battery charging fails to complete even when a specified recharging time has elapsed, immediately stop further recharging. Do not put or subject the battery to high temperatures or high pressure such as into a microwave oven, dryer, or high pressure container. Keep away from fire immediately when leakage or foul odor are detected.
English REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION When transporting a lithium-ion battery, please observe the following Power Output precautions. WARNING 2 digit number Notify the transporting company that a package contains a lithium-ion battery, inform the company of its power output and follow the instructions of the transportation company when arranging transport.
English SPECIFICATIONS POWER TOOL Model DB12DD Voltage 10.8 V – 12 V Peak 0 – 440 /min No-load speed High 0 – 1700 /min Wood 29 mm (Thickness 18 mm) Drilling Metal Steel: 10 mm, (Thickness 1.6 mm) Aluminum: 12 mm Capacity Machine screw 6 mm...
English STANDARD ACCESSORIES In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below. Table 1 DB12DD (2LS) (NN) Charger (UC12SL) — Battery (BSL1240M) — Battery cover — Plastic Case — APPLICATIONS ○ Driving and removing of machine screws, wood screws, tapping screws, etc. ○...
English BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Battery removal Hold the handle tightly and push the battery Battery cover latches to remove the battery (see Fig. 3, 4). CAUTION Terminals Battery Never short-circuit the battery. Latch Battery installation Fig. 3 Insert the battery while observing its polarities (see Fig.
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English Table 2 Indications of the pilot lamp Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does Before not light for 0.5 seconds. (off for Blinks charging 0.5 seconds) While Lights continuously Lights charging Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does Charging not light for 0.5 seconds. (off for Blinks Pilot lamp complete...
English NOTE The recharging time may vary according to the ambient temperature. In addition, the charge time becomes significantly long in a low temperature environment, but this is not abnormal. Disconnect the charger’s power cord from the receptacle. Hold the charger firmly and pull out the battery. NOTE Be sure to pull out the battery from the charger after use, and then keep it.
English HOW TO USE Installing the bit Movement Driver bit Always follow the following procedure to install driver bit. (Fig. 6) Pull the guide sleeve forward. Insert the bit into the hexagonal hole in the socket. Release the guide sleeve and it returns to its Hexagonal hole in Guide sleeve original position.
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English 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 5. Table 5 Work Cap position Suggestions Wood Drilling Use for drilling purpose. Steel Aluminum Use the bit or socket matching the screw...
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English Adjusting the tightening torque (See Fig. 10 on page 35) Rotate the clutch dial and line up the numbers “1, 5, 10 ... 20” on the clutch dial, or the dots, with the triangle mark on the outer body. Adjust the clutch dial in the weak or the strong torque direction according to the torque you need.
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English 11. Remaining battery indicator (BSL1240M, Remaining battery Remaining battery BSL1225M only) indicator lamp indicator switch You can check the battery’s remaining capacity by pressing the remaining battery indicator switch to light the indicator lamp. (Fig. 15, Table 7) Switch panel The indicator will shut off approximately 3 seconds after the remaining battery indicator switch is pressed.
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English 12. How to use the LED light While the switch is pulled, the LED light will automatically light up the tip portion of the tool. (Fig. 16) The LED light also functions as a warning signal that lights up during use. Trigger switch For details, see “14.
English 14. LED light warning signals This product features functions that are designed to protect the tool itself as well as the battery. While the switch is pulled, if any of the safeguard functions are triggered during operation, the LED light will blink as described in Table 8. When any of the safeguard functions are triggered, immediately remove your finger from the switch and follow the instructions described under corrective action.
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In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed. Important notice on the batteries for the HiKOKI cordless power tools Please always use one of our designated genuine batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety...
English SELECTING ACCESSORIES Select accessories that are suited to a specific task. For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. BSL1215 BSL1225M BSL1240M 10.8 V - 12 V Peak Part Number: 983006 Battery Plus driver bit (No.2) UC12SL (10.8 V - 12 V Peak)
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