English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........24 PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS IMPACT DRIVER (WH14DSDL / WH18DSDL) ................. 27 PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS IMPACT WRENCH (WR14DSDL / WR18DSDL) ................. 28 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............29 SYMBOL ....................... 31 SPECIFICATIONS ..................31 STANDARD ACCESSORIES ...............
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English Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. 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.
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English The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 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.
English CAUTION Keep children and infi rm persons away. When not in use, tools should be stored out of reach of children and infi rm persons. PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS IMPACT DRIVER (WH14DSDL / WH18DSDL) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring.
English PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS IMPACT WRENCH (WR14DSDL / WR18DSDL) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
English 12. Do not use the charger continuously. When one charging is completed, leave the charger for about 15 minutes before the next charging of battery. 13. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for connecting the battery. 14.
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English Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed battery. Do not use the battery in reverse polarity. Do not connect directly to an electrical outlets or car cigarette lighter sockets. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than those specifi ed. If the battery charging fails to complete even when a specifi...
English SYMBOL WARNING The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. Read all safety warnings and all instructions. SPECIFICATIONS POWER TOOL Model WH14DSDL WH18DSDL Voltage 14.4 V 18 V Power mode 0 –...
English CHARGER Model UC18YRSL UC18YFSL Charging voltage 14.4 V – 18 V Weight 0.6 kg 0.5 kg STANDARD ACCESSORIES In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below. WH14DSDL (NN) WH14DSDL WH18DSDL WH18DSDL (NN) WR14DSDL WR18DSDL...
English APPLICATIONS <WH14DSDL / WH18DSDL> Driving and removing of small screws, small bolts, etc. <WR14DSDL / WR18DSDL> Tightening and loosening of all types of bolts and nuts, used for securing structural items. BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Battery removal Handle Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latch to remove the battery (see Fig.
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English Table 1 Indications of the pilot lamp Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does Before Blinks not light for 0.5 seconds. (off for charging (red) 0.5 seconds) While Lights Lights continuously charging (red) Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does Charging Blinks not light for 0.5 seconds. (off for complete (red) 0.5 seconds)
English Disconnect the charger’s power cord from the receptacle Hold the charger fi rmly and pull out the battery NOTE After charging, pull out batteries from the charger fi rst, and then keep the batteries properly. Regarding electric discharge in case of new batteries, etc. As the internal chemical substance of new batteries and batteries that have not been used for an extended period is not activated, the electric discharge might be low when using them the fi...
Please use the designated attachments which ○ Fig. 6 are listed in the operations manual and Hitachi’s catalog. Accidents or injuries could result from not doing so. Make sure to fi rmly install the socket in the anvil. If the socket is not fi rmly installed ○...
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English Switch operation When the trigger switch is depressed, the tool rotates. When the trigger is released, the tool ○ stops. The rotational speed can be controlled by varying the amount that the trigger switch is ○ pulled. Speed is low when the trigger switch is pulled slightly and increases as the trigger switch is pulled more.
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English CAUTION When using the hook, hang up the power tool ○ fi rmly not to drop accidentally. If the power tool is dropped, it may lead to an accident. When carrying the power tool with hooked to your ○ waist belt, do not fi...
English NOTE Do not give a strong shock to the switch panel or break it. It may lead to a trouble. ○ To save the battery power consumption, the remaining battery indicator lamp lights while ○ pressing the remaining battery indicator switch. How to use the LED light Every time you press the light switch on the switch panel, the LED light lights or goes off...
English It is not necessary to push the wrench very hard. Hold the wrench with a force just suffi cient to counteract the impact force. Confi rm the tightening torque The following factors contribute to a reduction of the tightening torque. So confi rm the actual tightening torque needed by screwing up some bolts before the job with a hand torque wrench.
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NOTE carbon brush When replacing the carbon brush with a new one, be sure to use the Hitachi Carbon Brush Code No. 999054. Replacing carbon brushes Take out the carbon brush by fi rst removing the brush cap and then hooking the protrusion of the carbon Fig.
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Repair, modifi cation and inspection of Hitachi Power Tools must be carried out by an Hitachi Authorized Service Center. This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the tool to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when requesting repair or other maintenance.