English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........30 CORDLESS ROTARY HAMMER SAFETY WARNINGS ......33 ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS ............. 33 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY AND CHARGER ........35 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............35 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ...... 37 USB DEVICE CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS (UC18YSL3) .......
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English Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. 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...
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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 ROTARY HAMMER SAFETY WARNINGS Wear ear protectors.
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English 10. Operate the change lever only when the motor is at a full stop. Operating the change lever while the motor is running may cause the tip tool to unexpectedly rotate and result in an accident. 11. Rotation + hammering DH36DPC: Using drill bit holder (standard accessories) DH36DPD: Using drill bit holder...
English 16. 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. ○...
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English If the battery is overheated under overload work, the battery power may stop. In this case, stop using the battery and let the battery cool. After that, you can use it again. Furthermore, please heed the following warning and caution. WARNING In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat generation, smoke emission, explosion and ignition beforehand, please be sure to heed the following precautions.
English WARNING Battery cover If an electrically conductive foreign object enters the Ventilation holes terminals of the lithium ion battery, a short-circuit may occur resulting in the risk of fi re. Please observe the following matters when storing the battery. ○...
English SYMBOL WARNING The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. DH36DPA / DH36DPC / DH36DPD: Cordless Rotary Hammer To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. SPECIFICATIONS POWER TOOL Model DH36DPA...
English STANDARD ACCESSORIES In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below. Table 1 DH36DPA DH36DPC DH36DPD (2XC) (NNK) (2XC) (NNK) (NNK) Depth gauge Side handle Drill chuck ― ― holder Charger ―...
English APPLICATIONS Rotation and hammering function ○ Tightening machine screws, wood ○ Drilling anchor holes screws ○ Drilling holes in concrete (with optional accessories) ○ Drilling holes in tile Hammering only function (without dust extraction unit) Rotation only function (without dust extraction unit) ○...
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English Insert the battery into the charger. Battery Firmly insert the battery into the charger as shown in Fig. 5. Charging Charge indicator When inserting a battery in the charger, the charge lamp indicator lamp will blink in blue. When the battery becomes fully recharged, the charge indicator lamp will light up in green.
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English Regarding the temperatures and charging time of the rechargeable battery The temperatures and charging time will become as shown in Table 3. Table 3 Charger UC18YSL3 Type of battery Li-ion Temperatures at which the -10oC – 50oC battery can be recharged Charging 14.4...
English How to make the batteries perform longer. Recharge the batteries before they become completely exhausted. When you feel that the power of the tool becomes weaker, stop using the tool and recharge its battery. If you continue to use the tool and exhaust the electric current, the battery may be damaged and its life will become shorter.
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English Clean the shank portion of the drill bit. Insert the drill bit in a twisting manner into the tool Drill bit holder until it latches itself. (Fig. 7 on page 43) The grip need not be adjusted during bit installation. Check the latching by pulling on the drill bit.
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English CAUTION The push button cannot be switched while the power tool is turning. To switch the push button, stop the power tool, then set the push button. Remaining battery indicator Remaining battery Remaining battery You can check the battery’s remaining capacity indicator lamp indicator switch by pressing the remaining battery indicator switch...
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 Switch trigger While the switch is pulled, the LED light will...
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English CAUTION on lithium-ion battery To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with the protection function to stop the output. Therefore, if the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. However, this is not the trouble but the result of protection function. In this case, release the switch of tool and eliminate the causes of overloading.
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English ● DH36DPC / DH36DPD with drill chuck holder installed <Installation/Removal of the drill bit (Fig. 20)> CAUTION Sleeve ○ Prevent accidents, make sure to turn the switch off and pull out the battery. ○ When installing or removing the drill bit, be careful not to hurt hands with the drill Ring bit.
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English CAUTION ○ Exercise care not to excessively prolong driving time, otherwise, the screws may be damaged by excessive force. ○ Apply the rotary hammer perpendicularly to the screw head when driving the screw; otherwise, the screw head or bit will be damaged, or driving force will not be fully transferred to the screw.
English CAUTION Be sure to remove the dust extraction unit before use. (DH36DPD) Using depth gauge (Fig. 25) Loosen the knob on the side handle, and insert the depth gauge into the mounting Mounting hole Depth gauge hole on the side handle. Adjust the depth gauge position according to the depth of the hole and tighten the knob securely.
English REACTIVE FORCE CONTROL This product is equipped with a Reactive Force Control (RFC) feature that reduces jerking of the tool body. If the tool bit is suddenly overburdened, any jerking of the tool body is reduced by activation of the slip clutch or by stopping of the motor by the sensor built into the tool body.
English HOW TO RECHARGE USB DEVICE WARNING ○ Prior to use, check the connecting USB cable for any defect or damage. Using a defective or damaged USB cable can cause smoke emission or ignition. ○ When the product is not being used, cover the USB port with the rubber cover. Buildup of dust etc.
English When charging is completed ○ To verify charge status, check the USB device. ○ Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. (Fig. 31) ○ Place the rubber cover over the USB port. Rubber cover USB port USB cable Fig.
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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.
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The charger’s vents are blocked, Avoid blocking the vents. causing its internal components to overheat. The cooling fan is not running. Contact a HiKOKI Authorized Service Center for repairs. Charging of a USB The charger was plugged into an This is not a malfunction.
English SELECTING ACCESSORIES Select accessories that are suited to a specifi c task. For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. Part Number: 335273 Part Number: 303709 Side handle Depth gauge 36 V (Li-ion) UC18YSL3 Battery (14.4 V – 18 V)
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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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