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 ............29 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ...... 31 SYMBOLS ....................31 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 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 <DV18DA> Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
English 13. Bring the battery to the shop from which it was purchased as soon as the post- charging battery life becomes too short for practical use. Do not dispose of the exhausted battery. 14. Do not insert object into the air ventilation slots of the charger. Inserting metal objects or infl...
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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 NAME OF PARTS POWER TOOL Clutch dial Mode-switching dial Shift knob Clutch dial Shift knob Sleeve Sleeve Motor Motor Trigger switch Trigger switch Selector Selector button Handle Handle button LED light LED light Battery Battery <DS18DA> <DV18DA> Fig. 3 Battery Battery Charger Guide rail...
English STANDARD ACCESSORIES In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below. Table 1 DS18DA DV18DA (2BGK) (NNK) (NNK) Plus driver bit (No. 2) Charger (UC18YKSL) — — Battery (BSL1820M) — — Battery cover —...
English BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Battery removal Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latches to remove the battery (see Fig. 6). CAUTION Latch Never short-circuit the battery. Handle Battery Battery installation 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 Plugged into power Blinks charging 0.5 seconds) source While Lights continuously Lights charging Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does Charging not light for 0.5 seconds.
Remove the cord or plug from the power and then connect it again after 5 minutes 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 Check the work area to make sure that it is clear of debris and clutter.
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 Tighten drill chuck, and tighten the sleeve by turning it...
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English Change rotation speed Operate the shift knob to change the rotational Low speed speed. Move the shift knob in the direction of the arrow (See Figs. 10 and 11). Shift knob When the shift knob is set to “LOW”, the drill rotates Fig.
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English Confi rm the clutch dial position <DS18DA> (See Fig. 12) Clutch dial Weak The tightening torque of this unit can be adjusted Triangle mark according to the clutch dial position, at which the clutch dial is set. When using this unit as a screwdriver, line up the one of the numbers “1, 5, 10 ...
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English CAUTION ○ Always make sure the motor is stopped when using the mode-switching dial. If it is diffi cult to switch over, slightly pull the switch to allow a little rotation and then attempt to switch the mode. ○ Make sure the mode-switching dial is fully switched over.
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English Table 5 Tightening torque Clutch dial position Tightening torque Approx. 0.6 N-m Approx. 1.3 N-m Approx. 2.2 N-m Approx. 3.1 N-m Approx. 4.0 N-m 10. Switch operation ○ When the trigger switch is depressed, the tool rotates. When the trigger is released, the tool stops.
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English Table 6 Rotating speed selection (Position of the shift knob) Clutch Dial Position LOW (Low speed) HIGH (High speed) Brick For drilling with a brick (DV18DA) working drill bit For 36 mm or smaller For 18 mm or smaller Wood Drilling diameters.
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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. If the power tool is dropped, it may lead to an accident.
English OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS After use for continuous tightening wood screw works, rest the unit for 15 minutes or so when replacing the battery. The temperature of the motor, switch, etc., will rise if the work is started again immediately after battery replacement, eventually resulting in burnout. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION WARNING To avoid serious accident, ensure the switch is in the OFF position, and pull out the...
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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 BSL1820M 18 V (Li-ion) Plus driver bit (No.2) Battery UC18YKSL (14.4V-18V) Part Number: 329897 Charger Battery cover...
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