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 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 b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off . Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
English 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 <DV12DA> Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
English 13. Do not use the product if the tool or the battery terminals (battery mount) are deformed. Installing the battery could cause a short circuit that could result in smoke emission or ignition. 14. Keep the tool’s terminals (battery mount) free of swarf and dust. ○...
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English 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. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than those specifi ed. If the battery charging fails to complete even when a specifi...
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 DS12DA DV12DA (2FS) (NNK) (2FS) (NNK) Charger (UC12SL) — — Battery (BSL1225M) — — Battery cover — — Plastic Case APPLICATIONS <DS12DA>...
English BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Battery removal Hold the handle tightly and push the battery Battery cover latches to remove the battery (see Fig. 3, 4). CAUTION Terminals Battery Never short-circuit the battery. Latch Battery installation Fig. 3 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 Before not light for 0.5 seconds. (off for Blinks charging 0.5 seconds) While Lights continuously Lights charging Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does Charging not light for 0.5 seconds. (off for Blinks Pilot lamp complete...
English NOTE The recharging time may vary according to the ambient temperature. In addition, the charge time becomes signifi cantly long in a low temperature environment, but this is not abnormal. Disconnect the charger’s power cord from the receptacle. Hold the charger fi rmly and pull out the battery. NOTE Be sure to pull out the battery from the charger after use, and then keep it.
English 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 counterclockwise direction as viewed from the front) to open the clip on the keyless chuck. After inserting a driver bit, etc., into the keyless drill Tighten chuck, and tighten the sleeve by turning it toward...
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English The scope and suggestions for uses The usable scope for various types of work based on the mechanical structure of this unit is shown in Table 5. Table 5 Work Cap position Suggestions Brick (DV12DA) Wood Drilling Use for drilling purpose. Steel Aluminum Use the bit or socket matching the screw...
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English Confi rm the mode-switching dial and clutch dial Mode- mark position (see Figs. 12, 13 and 14) switching dial <DV12DA> (See Figs. 12 and 13) The three modes of screwdriver, drill and impact drill Triangle can be switched by the position of the mode-switching mark dial in this unit.
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English CAUTION ○ Do not use the Cordless impact drill in the “Impact” setting if the material can be bored by rotation only. Such action will not only reduce drill effi ciency, but may also damage the drill tip. ○ When tightening/loosening screws or drilling holes in metal/wood do not use the hammer mark “...
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English 12. How to select tightening torque and rotational speed CAUTION The selection examples shown in Table 6 should be considered as general standard. As diff erent types of tightening screws and diff erent materials to be tightened are used in actual works proper adjustments are naturally necessary. NOTE The use of the battery in a cold condition (below 0°C) can sometimes result in the weakened tightening torque and reduced amount of work.
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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…(optional accessory) 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. Groove If the power tool is dropped, it may lead to an accident.
English OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS Resting the unit after continuous work The power tool is equipped with a temperature protection circuit to protect the motor. Continuous 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. BSL1215 BSL1240M 10.8 V - 12 V Peak Part Number: 983006 Battery Plus driver bit (No.2) UC12SL (10.8 V - 12 V Peak)
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