English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........23 CORDLESS DRIVER DRILL / IMPACT DRIVER DRILL SAFETY WARNINGS ....................26 ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS ............. 26 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............27 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ...... 29 SYMBOLS ....................29 SPECIFICATIONS ..................
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English 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. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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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 DRIVER DRILL / IMPACT DRIVER DRILL SAFETY WARNINGS <DV18DBSL>...
English 11. 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. 12. This product contains a strong permanent magnet in the motor. Observe the following precautions regarding adhering of chips to the tool and the eff...
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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 Power Output following precautions. WARNING 2 to 3 digit number 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 DS14DBSL DS18DBSL DV18DBSL (2LSGK) (NN) (2LSGK) (NN) (2LSGK) Plus driver bit (No. 2) — — Charger (UC18YKSL) — —...
English BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Battery removal Ventilation holes Terminals Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latches to remove the battery (see Fig. 3, 4). Battery cover CAUTION Never short-circuit the battery. Latch Battery installation Battery Insert the battery while observing its polarities (see 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 ○ Always charge the battery at a temperature of 0°C – 40°C. A temperature of less than 0°C will result in over charging which is dangerous. The battery cannot be charged at a temperature higher than 40°C. The most suitable temperature for charging is that of 20°C – 25°C. ○...
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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. 8 and 9). Low speed When the shift knob is set to “LOW”, the drill rotates at a low speed.
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English CAUTION mark The clutch dial cannot be set between the ○ numbers “1, 4, 7 ... 22” or the dot. Triangle mark Do not use with the clutch dial set at the line ○ between the number “22” and the drill mark “ ”.
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English Tightening torque adjustment Tightening torque Tightening torque should correspond in its intensity to the screw diameter. When too strong torque is used, the screw head may be broken or be injured. Be sure to adjust the clutch dial position according to the screw diameter. Tightening torque indication (See Fig.
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English Table 5 Rotating speed selection (Position of the shift knob) Clutch Dial Position LOW (Low speed) HIGH (High speed) Machine For 6 mm or smaller For 6 mm or smaller 1 – 22 screw diameter screws. diameter screws. Screw tightening For 8 mm or smaller For 6 mm or smaller...
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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. 15) The LED light will automatically turn off 10 Switch trigger seconds after the switch is released. The LED light also functions as a warning signal that lights up during use.
English 15. LED light warning signals (Fig. 18) This product features functions that are designed to protect the tool itself as well as the battery. While the switch is pulled, if any of the safeguard functions activate during operation, the LED light will blink as described in Table 7. When any of the safeguard functions are triggered, immediately remove your fi...
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.
English SELECTING ACCESSORIES Select accessories that are suited to a specifi c task. For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. Part Number: 983006 14.4 V (Li-ion) 18 V (Li-ion) Plus driver bit (No.2) Battery Battery UC18YKSL UC18YFSL (14.4 V - 18 V) (14.4 V - 18 V)
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