English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........19 CORDLESS IMPACT DRIVER SAFETY WARNINGS ........22 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............23 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ...... 24 SYMBOL ....................... 25 NAME OF PARTS..................25 SPECIFICATIONS ..................26 STANDARD ACCESSORIES ............... 27 APPLICATIONS ....................
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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 infi rm persons away. When not in use, tools should be stored out of reach of children and infi rm persons. CORDLESS IMPACT DRIVER SAFETY WARNINGS Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring.
English 17. 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. ○...
English 11. If there is battery leakage, foul odor, heat generated, discolored or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it from the equipment or battery charger, and stop use. 12. Do not immerse the battery or allow any fl uids to fl ow inside. Conductive liquid ingress, such as water, can cause damage resulting in fi...
English ● For transportation abroad, you must comply with international law and the rules and regulations of the destination country. SYMBOL WARNING The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. To reduce the risk of injury, user must No-load speed read instruction manual.
English STANDARD ACCESSORIES In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below. Table 1 WH18DF (2BGK) Charger (UC18YKSL) Battery (BSL1820M) Plastic case Battery cover APPLICATIONS Driving and removing of machine screws, wood screws, tapping screws, etc. BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Battery removal Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latch to...
English CHARGING Battery Before using the power tool, charge the battery as follows. Connect the charger’s power cord to the receptacle. When connecting the plug of the charger to a receptacle, the pilot lamp will blink in red (At 1-second intervals). Insert the battery into the charger.
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English ● Regarding the temperatures and charging time of the battery. The temperatures and charging time will become as shown in Table 3. Table 3 Charger UC18YKSL Battery Charging voltage 14.4–18 Weight 0.35 Temperatures at which the battery can be recharged 0oC–50oC Charging time for battery capacity, approx.
Remove the cord or plug from the power and then connect it again after 5 minutes or so. If this does not cause the pilot lamp to blink in red (every second), please take the charger to the HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. PRIOR TO OPERATION Check the work area to make sure that it is clear of debris and clutter.
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English Removing the bit Please do the opposite point on the method of installing bit. Confi rm that the battery is mounted correctly Check the rotational direction The bit rotates clockwise (viewed from the rear side) by pushing the R-side of the pushing button. marks marks The L-side of the pushing button is pushed to turn...
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English Table 4 State of lamp Battery Remaining Power Lights ; The battery remaining power is over 75% Lights ; The battery remaining power is 50%–75%. Lights ; The battery remaining power is 25%–50%. Lights ; The battery remaining power is less than 25% Blinks ;...
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English Tightening and loosening screws Install the bit that matches the screw, line up the bit in the grooves of the head of the screw, then tighten it. Push the impact driver just enough to keep the bit fi tting the head of the screw. CAUTION Applying the impact driver for too long tightens the screw too much and can break it.
English OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS Resting the unit after continuous work After use for continuous bolt-tightening work, rest the unit for 15 minutes or so when replacing the battery. The temperature of the motor, switch, etc., will rise if the work is started again immediately after battery replacement, eventually resulting in burnout.
English MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION WARNING To avoid serious accident, ensure the switch is in the OFF position, and pull out the battery. Inspecting the driver bit Using a broken bit or one with a worn out tip is dangerous because the bit can slip. Replace it. Inspecting the mounting screws Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that they are properly tightened.
English 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 and performance of our cordless power tool when used with batteries other than these designated by us, or when the battery is disassembled and modifi...