English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........26 CORDLESS ROTARY HAMMER SAFETY WARNINGS ......29 ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS ............. 29 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............31 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ...... 32 SYMBOL ....................... 33 SPECIFICATIONS ..................33 STANDARD ACCESSORIES ............... 34 APPLICATIONS ....................
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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 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 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 ROTARY HAMMER SAFETY WARNINGS Wear ear protectors.
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English 12. Wear a dust mask Do not inhale the harmful dusts generated in drilling or chiseling operation. The dust can endanger the health of yourself and bystanders. 13. Make sure that the battery is installed fi rmly. If it is at all loose it could come off and cause an accident.
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 SYMBOL WARNING The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. DH18DPB: Cordless Rotary Hammer To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. SPECIFICATIONS POWER TOOL Model DH18DPB Voltage 18 V No-load speed...
English STANDARD ACCESSORIES In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below. Table 1 DH18DPB (NNP) Depth gauge Side handle Case (Stackable) APPLICATIONS Rotation and hammering function Rotation only function ○ Drilling anchor holes ○...
English BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Battery removal Ventilation holes Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latches Battery cover to remove the battery (see Fig. 3 and 4). CAUTION Latch Never short-circuit the battery. Battery Terminals Battery installation Insert the battery while observing its polarities Fig.
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English ● Pilot lamp indication The indications of the pilot lamp will be as shown in Table 2, according to the condition of the charger or the rechargeable battery. Table 2 Indications of the pilot lamp Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light Before Blinks for 0.5 seconds.
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. PRIOR TO OPERATION Confi...
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English Mounting the drill bit (Fig. 7, Fig. 8) Part of SDS- plus shank CAUTION To prevent accidents, make sure to turn the switch off . Drill bit Front cap Grip NOTE Fig. 7 When using tools such as drill bits, etc., make sure to use the genuine parts designated by our company.
English Selecting the driver bit Screw heads or bits will be damaged unless a bit appropriate for the screw diameter is employed to drive in the screws. Confi rm the direction of bit rotation (Fig. 11) The bit rotates clockwise (viewed from the rear side) by Push button pushing the R-side of the push button.
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English Rotation + hammering This rotary hammer can be set to rotation and hammering mode by turning the change lever to the mark (Fig. 13). Mount the drill bit. Pull the switch trigger after applying the drill bit tip to the drilling position.
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English When driving machine screws (Fig. 17) Insert the bit into the socket in the end of chuck adapter (D). Mount chuck adapter (D) on the main unit using procedures Socket described in 3 (1), (2), (3) on page 38 put the tip of the bit in Chuck the slots in the head of the screw, grasp the main unit and adapter (D)
English How to use the drill bit (taper shank) and the taper shank adapter Mount the taper shank adapter to the rotary hammer. (Fig. 19) Mount the drill bit (taper shank) to the taper shank adapter. (Fig. 19) Turn the switch ON, and drill a hole in prescribed depth. To remove the drill bit (taper shank), insert the cotter into the slot of the taper shank adapter and strike the head of the cotter with a hammer supporting on the rests.
English Engage the guide plate with the core bit, and turn the Guide plate guide plate to the left or the right so that it does not fall even if it faces downward (Fig. 23). Center pin How to bore (Fig. 24) Install the battery.
English SELECT OPERATION MODE Pressing the changeover switch allows the selection of rotation speed and the auto stop function. ○ Rotation speed (Low mode/Normal mode) (Fig. 26) Select either Low mode or Normal mode and operate the tool in the selected speed. ○...
English CAUTION ○ Switch ON the tool once you place the tip of the tool on the work material. ○ The rotation speed and the level at which the switch is pulled during drilling is not stored to memory. ○ Fully carry out drilling in one go during auto stop mode.
English ABOUT THE PROTECTION FUNCTION Changeover switch This tool has a built-in protection circuit for preventing damage to the unit in the event of an abnormality. Depending on the following, the display lamp and the indicator lamp will fl ash, and the unit will cease to operate.
English MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION CAUTION Be sure to turned off the switch and remove the battery before maintenance and inspection. Inspecting the tool Since use of as dull tool will degrade effi ciency and cause possible motor malfunction, sharpen or replace the tool as soon as abrasion is noted. Inspecting the mounting screws Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that they are properly tightened.
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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. Power tool Symptom Possible cause Remedy Tool doesn’t run No remaining battery power Charge the battery.
English SELECTING ACCESSORIES Select accessories that are suited to a specifi c task. For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. BSL36A18 BSL36B18 18 V (Li-ion) UC18YFSL (14.4 V–18 V) Battery Charger Part Number: 329897 Part Number: 324548 Part Number: 303709...
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English Tool and Adapter For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. NOTE Specifi cations are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the HiKOKI. Tool Adapters Use on jobs facing upwards Drilling holes in ● concrete or tile...
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