English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........25 CORDLESS DRIVER DRILL / IMPACT DRIVER DRILL SAFETY WARNINGS ....................28 ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS ............. 28 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............30 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ...... 31 SYMBOLS ....................32 NAME OF PARTS..................
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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 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. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off...
English e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modifi ed. Damaged or modifi ed batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fi re, explosion or risk of injury. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fi re or excessive temperature. Exposure to fi...
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English Setting up and checking the work environment. Check if the work environment is suitable by following the precaution. 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. The motor may stop in the event the tool is overloaded.
English CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with the protection function to stop the output. In the cases of 1 to 3 described below, when using this product, even if you are pulling the switch, the motor may stop. This is not the trouble but the result of protection function.
English CAUTION If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes and wash them well with fresh clean water such as tap water and contact a doctor immediately. If left untreated, the liquid may cause eye-problems. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well with clean water such as tap water immediately.
English SYMBOLS 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. Direct carrent /min Oscillation per minute Rated voltage Warning NAME OF PARTS 1.
English STANDARD ACCESSORIES In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below. Table 1 DS18DE DV18DE (2LAK) (NNK) (2LAK) (NNK) Plus driver bit (No. 2) Hook ass’y — — Charger (UC18YFSL) — —...
English BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Battery removal Handle Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latches to Latch remove the battery (see Fig. 7). Insert Pull out CAUTION Never short-circuit the battery. Battery installation Battery 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 light Before Plugged into power Blinks for 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds) charging source While Lights continuously Lights charging Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light Charging Blinks for 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 Sleeve Mounting and dismounting of the bit Loosen Mounting the bit Loosen the sleeve by turning it toward the left (in the...
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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 (See Figs. 11 and 12). Low speed When the shift knob is set to “1”, the drill rotates at a low speed.
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English CAUTION mark ○ The clutch dial cannot be set between the Triangle mark numbers “1, 4, 7 ... 22” or the dot. ○ Do not use with the clutch dial set at the line between the number “22” and the drill mark “ ”.
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English Rotation to Impact changeover (DV18DE) The “Rotation (Rotation only)” and “Impact (Impact + Rotation)” can be switched by aligning the drill mark “ ” or the hammer mark “ ” with the triangle mark on the outer body. ○ To make holes in the metal, wood or plastic, switch to “Rotation (Rotation only)”.
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English 10. For drilling into brick (DV18DE) Excessive pressing force never increases drilling speed. It will not only damage the drill tip or reduce working effi ciency, but could also shorten the service life of drill bit. Operate the impact driver drill within 10 – 20 kg pressing force while drilling into brick. CAUTION ○...
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English 12. Remaining battery indicator Remaining battery Remaining battery You can check the battery’s remaining indicator lamp indicator switch capacity by pressing the remaining battery indicator switch to light the indicator lamp. (Fig. 17, Table 7) The indicator will shut off approximately Switch panel 3 seconds after the remaining battery indicator switch is pressed.
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English 13. 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. 18) The LED light will automatically turn off 10 seconds after the switch is released. Trigger switch The LED light also functions as a warning signal that lights up during use.
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English 15. Reactive force control This product features a reactive force control (RFC) to minimize the danger of twisting the operator’s arms when tool itself suddenly jerks during operation. When the tool's built-in control detects a reactive force, it stops the motor's output before the entire tool jerks to lessen the twisting of the operator's arms.
English OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS Resting the unit after continuous work The power tool is equipped with a temperature protection circuit to protect the motor. Continuous bolt-tightening work may cause the temperature of the unit to rise, activating the temperature protection circuit and automatically stopping operation. If this happens, allow the power tool to cool before resuming use.
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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 SELECTING ACCESSORIES Select accessories that are suited to a specifi c task. For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. Part Number: 983006 Part Number: 379397 Plus driver bit (No.2) Hook ass'y Part Number: 329897 BSL36..18 18 V (Li-ion) Battery cover...
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