English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........37 CORDLESS ROTARY HAMMER SAFETY WARNINGS ......40 ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS ............. 41 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............42 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ...... 44 USB DEVICE CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS (UC18YSL3) ....... 44 SYMBOL .......................
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English 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 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.
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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. h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles.
English When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fi re. d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery;...
English Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit and do not apply excessive pressure. Bits can bend causing breakage or loss of control, resulting in personal injury. ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for connecting the rechargeable battery.
English 16. Rotation + hammering When the drill bit touches construction iron bar, the bit will stop immediately and the rotary hammer will react to revolve. Therefore fi rmly tighten the side handle, hold the body handle and side handles. 17.
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English 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. Make sure that swarf and dust do not collect on the battery. ○...
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. To reduce the risk of injury, user must No-load speed read instruction manual. Direct current /min Oscillation per minute Rated voltage Warning NAME OF PARTS Power Tool...
English SPECIFICATIONS POWER TOOL Model DH3640DB Voltage 36 V No-load speed 250–500 /min Full-load impact rate 1400–2800 /min Drill bit 40 mm Capacity Core bit 105 mm Battery* Model BSL36B18X: Li-ion 36 V / 18 V (4.0 Ah / 8.0 Ah 10 cells) Weight 7.2 kg (BSL36B18X: attached) Existing batteries (BSL3660/3626X/3626/3625/3620, BSL18xx and BSL14xx series)
English STANDARD ACCESSORIES In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below. Table 1 DH3640DB Side Handle Stopper Grease Charger (UC18YSL3) Battery (BSL36B18X) Battery cover Case (Molded plastic)
English APPLICATIONS ○ Drilling anchor holes ○ Crushing concrete, chipping, digging, ○ Drilling holes in concrete and squaring (Some applications need optional accessories) BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Battery installation Align the battery with the groove in tool handle and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click, If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, Insert...
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English Charging When inserting a battery in the charger, the charge indicator lamp will blink in blue. When the battery becomes fully recharged, the charge indicator lamp will light up in green. (See Table 2) Charge indicator lamp indication The indications of the charge indicator lamp will be as shown in Table 2, according to the condition of the charger or the rechargeable battery.
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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 -10°C–50°C battery can be recharged Charging 14.4 voltage...
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 Select a charging method ○ Charging a USB device from a electrical outlet. (Fig. 10-a) ○ Charging a USB device and battery from a electrical outlet. (Fig. 10-b) Fig. 10 Connect the USB cable. (Fig. 11) Pull back the rubber cover and fi rmly Rubber cover plug in a commercially available USB cable (appropriate to the device being...
English PRIOR TO OPERATION WARNING To prevent accidents, make sure to turn the switch off and disconnect the battery when the drill bits and other various parts are installed or removed. The power switch should also be turned off during a work break and after work. Power switch Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position.
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Side handle Fig. 17 How to install tool CAUTION For tools such as a drill bit and a bull point, use only HiKOKI genuine parts. Clean, then smear the tool shank with the grease provided Grease in the tube (Fig. 18).
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English When the push button does not operate smoothly When the push button does not operate smoothly, Push button please remove dirt from the inside through the Outlet outlet using a wire, etc. Then lubricate lubricating oil and push the push button several times to make it operate smoothly.
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English About the protection function 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 are triggered during operation, the display lamp will blink as described in Table 5. When any of the safeguard functions are triggered, immediately remove your fi...
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English Table 6 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 ;...
English HOW TO USE CAUTION 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.
English Warming up (Fig. 27) The grease lubrication system in this unit may require warming up in cold regions. Position the end of the bit so makes contact with the concrete, turn on the switch and perform the warming up operation. Make sure that a hitting sound is produced and then use the unit.
English How to bore (Fig. 31) Install the battery. A spring is installed in the center pin. Push it lightly to the wall or the fl oor straight. Connect all over the surface of the core bit tip and start operating. When boring about 5 mm in depth the position of the hole will establish.
English ● Possible causes of sudden overburdening Tool bit biting into material Impact against nails, metal or other hard objects Tasks involving prying or any excess application of pressure, etc. Also, other causes include any combination of the aforementioned. ● When the reactive force control (RFC) is triggered When the RFC is triggered and the motor stops, turn off...
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English Grease replacement This Rotary Hammer is of full air-tight construction to protect against dust. Therefore, this Rotary Hammer can be used without lubrication for long periods. Refer to the following for grease replacement. ○ Grease Replacement Period After purchase, replace grease after every 6 months of usage. Ask for grease replacement at the nearest authorized Service Center.
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All quality power tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of wear from normal use. To assure that only authorized replacement parts will be used, all service and repairs must be performed by HiKOKI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, ONLY.
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. The USB power lamp The battery’s capacity has become Replace the battery with one that has switched off...
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English Symptom Possible cause Remedy It is unclear what the The USB power lamp does not Examine the USB device that is charging status of switch off even when charging is charging to confi rm its charging a USB device is, or complete.
English SELECTING ACCESSORIES Select accessories that are suited to a specifi c task. For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. Side Handle (Part Number: 380210) Part Number: 971786 Mount Ass'y (Part Number: 380209) Stopper Handle Bolt (Part Number: 331247) Band (Part Number: 380208) BSL36..18..
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English ○ Through-hole drilling (Rotation + Hammering) (1) Drill bit (hexagon shank) Overall length External dia. 280 mm 400 mm 505 mm 550 mm Code No. Code No. Code No. Code No. 16 mm 985721 985720 985722 991330 18 mm –...
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(1) Rammer Code No. 955181 (2) Shank Overall length Code No. 250 mm 955186 ○ Syringe (for chip removal) Code No. 318085 ○ Battery (BSL36..18..) NOTE Specifi cations are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the HiKOKI.
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