English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........27 CORDLESS DRIVER DRILL / IMPACT DRIVER DRILL SAFETY WARNINGS .................. 30 ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS ............30 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............31 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ..... 33 SYMBOLS ....................33 NAME OF PARTS..................
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English Electrical safety a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. 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.
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English g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
English Service a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. 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 DRIVER DRILL / IMPACT DRIVER DRILL SAFETY WARNINGS <DV18DD>...
English 11. When mounting a bit into the keyless chuck, tighten the sleeve adequately. If the sleeve is not tight, the bit may slip or fall out, causing injury. 12. The motor may stop in the event the tool is overloaded. In this should occur, release the tool’s switch and eliminate the cause of the overload.
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English Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such as a nail, strike with a hammer, step on, throw or subject the battery to severe physical shock. 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.
English REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION When transporting a lithium-ion battery, please observe the following precautions. WARNING 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 STANDARD ACCESSORIES In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below. Table 1 DS18DD DV18DD (2MGK) (2BGK) (2MGK) (2BGK) Plus driver bit (No. 2) Charger (UC18YKSL) Battery (BSL1830C) — — Battery (BSL1820M) —...
English BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Battery removal Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latches to Latch Handle remove the battery (see Fig. 6). Battery CAUTION Never short-circuit the battery. Push Battery installation Pull out Insert Insert the battery while observing its polarities Fig.
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English Table 2 Indications of the pilot lamp Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not Before light for 0.5 seconds. (off for Blinks charging 0.5 seconds) While Lights continuously Lights charging Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not Charging light for 0.5 seconds. (off for Blinks complete 0.5 seconds)
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Remove the cord or plug from the power and then connect it again after 30 seconds 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.
English PRIOR TO OPERATION Check the work area to make sure that it is clear of debris and clutter. Clear the area of unnecessary personnel. Ensure that lighting and ventilation is adequate. HOW TO USE Mounting and dismounting of the bit Sleeve Loosen Mounting the bit...
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English Change rotation speed Operate the shift knob to change the rotational speed. Move the shift knob in the direction of the arrow Low speed (See Figs. 10 and 11). When the shift knob is set to “LOW”, the drill rotates at a low speed.
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English <DS18DD> mark Triangle mark Confi rm the clutch dial position (See Fig. 12) Weak The tightening torque of this unit can be adjusted according to the clutch dial position, at which the clutch dial is set. When using this unit as a screwdriver, line up the one of the numbers “1, 5, 10 ...
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English CAUTION ○ Always make sure the motor is stopped when using the mode-switching dial. If it is diffi cult to switch over, slightly pull the switch to allow a little rotation and then attempt to switch the mode. ○ Make sure the mode-switching dial is fully switched over.
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English Adjusting the tightening torque (See Fig. 17 on page 43) 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 Table 6 Rotating speed selection (Position of the shift knob) Dial Work Position LOW (Low speed) HIGH (High speed) For 36 mm or smaller For 18 mm or smaller Wood diameters. diameters. Drilling For drilling with a metal Metal ———...
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English Table 7 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 15. Using the hook (sold separately) The hook is used to hang up the power tool to your waist belt while working. 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.
English Table 8 Safeguard Function LED Light Display Corrective Action If the operating with the shift knob set on HIGH, adjust to On 0.1 second/off 0.5 second Overburden Protection LOW and continue operation. Remove the cause of the overburdening. On 0.3 second/off 0.3 second Allow the tool and battery to Temperature Protection thoroughly cool.
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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 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...
English TROUBLESHOOTING Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult your dealer or the HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. Symptom Possible cause Remedy No remaining battery power Charge the battery.
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English Symptom Possible cause Remedy Insert battery into charger Battery not installed into until charge status lamp (red) charger properly. appears. Plug charger into a working Charger not plugged in. receptacle. Remove battery from charger, cool battery. Battery temperature too hot Battery will not charged.
English SELECTING ACCESSORIES Select accessories that are suited to a specifi c task. For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. Part Number: 983006 Plus driver bit (No.2) BSL1820M BSL1830C UC18YKSL Battery (14.4 V - 18 V) Charger Part Number: 329897...
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