English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........24 CORDLESS DRIVER DRILL / IMPACT DRIVER DRILL SAFETY WARNINGS ....................27 ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS ............27 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............28 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ..... 29 SYMBOLS ....................30 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 <DV18DBL2>...
English 11. When mounting a bit into the keyless chuck, tighten the sleeve adequately. If the sleeve is not tight, the bit may slip or fall out, causing injury. 12. 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.
English 12. Do not immerse the battery or allow any fl uids to fl ow inside. Conductive liquid ingress, such as water, can cause damage resulting in fi re or explosion. Store your battery in a cool, dry place, away from combustible and fl ammable items. Corrosive gas atmospheres must be avoided.
English SYMBOLS WARNING The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. Read all safety warnings and all No-load speed instructions. Direct carrent /min Oscillation per minute Rated voltage Warning SPECIFICATIONS POWER TOOL Model DS18DBL2 DV18DBL2...
English STANDARD ACCESSORIES In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below. Table 1 DS18DBL2 DV18DBL2 (2LJRK) (NCK) (2LJRK) Plus driver bit (No. 2) Charger (UC18YFSL) — Battery (BSL1850) — Battery cover Case (Stackable) Side handle APPLICATIONS...
English BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Battery removal Ventilation holes Hold the handle tightly and push the battery Terminals latches to remove the battery (see Fig. 3, 4). Battery cover CAUTION Never short-circuit the battery. Latch Battery installation Insert the battery while observing its polarities Battery (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)
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 Check the work area to make sure that it is clear of debris and clutter.
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English NOTE If the sleeve becomes loose during operation, tighten it further. The tightening force becomes stronger when the sleeve is tightened. Dismounting the bit Loosen the sleeve by turning it toward the left (in the counterclockwise direction as viewed from the front), and then take out the bit etc.
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English Check the rotational direction The bit rotates clockwise (viewed from the rear side) by pushing the R-side of the selector button. Trigger switch Selector button The L-side of the selector button is pushed to turn the bit counterclockwise. (See Fig. 8) (The marks are provided on the push button.) CAUTION mark...
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English Confi rm the clutch dial position (See Fig. 11) Clutch dial <DS18DBL2> Weak Triangle mark The tightening torque of this unit can be adjusted 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, 4, 7 ...
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English Rotation to Impact changeover (DV18DBL2) The “Rotation (Rotation only)” and “Impact (Impact + Rotation)” can be switched by aligning the drill mark “ ” or the hammer mark “ ” with the triangle mark on the outer body. To make holes in the metal, wood or plastic, switch to “Rotation (Rotation only)”. ○...
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English 12. How to select tightening torque and rotational speed CAUTION The selection examples shown in Table 5 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. When using the driver drill with a machine screw at HIGH (high speed), a screw ○...
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English Table 6 State of lamp Battery Remaining Power The battery remaining power is enough. The battery remaining power is a half. The battery remaining power is nearly empty. Re-charge the battery soonest possible. As the remaining battery indicator shows somewhat diff erently depending on ambient temperature and battery characteristics, read it as a reference.
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English Removing the hook. Remove the screws fi xing the hook with screw driver. Groove (Fig. 17) Replacing the hook and tightening the screws. Install securely the hook in the groove of power tool Screw and tighten the screws to fi x the hook fi rmly. (Fig. 18) 16.
English Table 7 Safeguard Function LED Light Display Corrective Action If the operating with the shift knob set on HIGH, adjust to Overburden Protection LOW and continue operation. Remove the cause of the overburdening. On 0.1 second/off 0.5 second Remove the cause of the overburdening.
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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. 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: 339770 Part Number: 983006 Side handle Plus driver bit (No.2) 18 V (Li-ion) UC18YFSL Part Number: 336471 Battery (14.4 V–18 V)
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