English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS......... 28 CORDLESS OIL PULSE DRIVER SAFETY WARNINGS......31 ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS............. 31 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY............33 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION...... 35 USB DEVICE CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS (UC18YSL3)......36 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE DUST-RESISTANCE AND WATER- PROOFING FUNCTIONS................
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English Distractions can cause you to lose control. 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. Unmodified 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 h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second. Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool.
English d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
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Request an inspection and repair from the dealer where you purchased the unit or a HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. Continuing to use while operating abnormally might cause injuries.
English 16. Never short-circuit the battery. Short-circuiting the battery will cause a great electric current and overheat. It results in burn or damage to the battery. 17. Do not dispose of the battery in fire. If the battery burnt, it may explode. 18.
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English 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. ○ During work make sure that swarf and dust do not fall on the battery. ○...
English WARNING If a conductive foreign matter enters in the terminal of lithium ion battery, the battery may be shorted, causing fire. When storing the lithium ion battery, obey surely the rules of following contents. ○ Do not place conductive debris, nail and wires such as iron wire and copper wire in the storage case.
English USB DEVICE CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS (UC18YSL3) When an unexpected problem occurs, the data in a USB device connected to this product may be corrupted or lost. Always make sure to back up any data contained in the USB device prior to use with this product. Please be aware that our company accepts absolutely no responsibility for any data stored in a USB device that is corrupted or lost, nor for any damage that may occur to a connected device.
English SYMBOLS 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 read instruction manual. Direct current Rated voltage No-load speed Revolutions per minute Warning NAME OF PARTS 1. POWER TOOL...
English CHARGER Model UC18YSL3 Charging voltage 14.4–18 V Weight 0.6 kg APPLICATIONS ○ Driving and removing of machine screws, wood screws, tapping screws, etc. BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Battery removal Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latches to remove the battery (see Fig. 7). Latch Handle Battery...
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English Insert the battery into the charger. Firmly insert the battery into the charger as shown in Fig. 8. Battery Charge indicator lamp Guide rail Fig. 8 Charging When inserting a battery in the charger, charging will commence and the charge indicator lamp will blink in blue.
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English NOTE If the red lamp continues to blink even after the charger has been attached, check to confirm that the battery has been fully inserted. Battery overheated. Unable to charge. Although charging will start once the battery has cooled down even when left in situ, the best practice is to remove the battery and allow it to cool down in a shaded, well-ventilated location before charging.
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– Do not block the air vent. Otherwise the interior will overheat, reducing the charger’s performance. – If the cooling fan is not operating, contact a HiKOKI Authorized Service Center for repairs. Disconnect the charger’s power cord from the receptacle.
English BEFORE USE Check the work area to make sure that it is clear of debris and clutter. Clear the area of unnecessary personnel. Ensure that lighting and ventilation is adequate. PRIOR TO OPERATION WARNING To avoid serious accident, ensure the switch is in the OFF position, and pull out the battery.
English Pull the guide sleeve away from front of the tool. Insert the bit into the hexagonal hole in the anvil. Release the guide sleeve and it returns to its original position. If you want to remove the bit, pull the guide sleeve away from front of the tool. Movement Guide sleeve Driver bit...
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English Confirm that the battery is mounted correctly. CAUTION Until the battery locks in place with a little click, if not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool causing injury to you or someone around you. Switch operation ○ When the trigger switch is depressed, the tool rotates.
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English ○ Wipe off any dirt or grime attached to the lens of the LED light with a soft cloth, being careful not to scratch the lens. Scratches on the lens of the LED light can result in decreased brightness. How to switch the LED light brightness (Fig.
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English Tightening mode selector switch (Fig. 14) By using the Tightening mode selector switch, the tightening torque can be adjusted according to the type of work. Switch panel Tightening mode Tightening mode selector switch indicator lamp Fig. 14 The Tightening mode switches between 4 different modes each time the Tightening mode selector switch is pressed.
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English Examples of tightening mode selector function settings Self drilling screw Soft mode Normal mode Power mode mode No-load max. 1000 /min 1700 /min 2800 /min 2800 /min rotational speed Number of 0–800 /min 0–1500 /min 0–2900 /min 0–1500 /min impacts “Delicate work”...
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English Table 3 LED Light Display Safeguard Function On 0.3 second/Off 0.3 second Temperature protection Allow the tool and battery to thoroughly cool. 10. Remaining battery indicator You can check the battery’s remaining capacity by pressing the remaining battery indicator switch to light the indicator lamp. (Fig. 16, Table 4) It is best to use the remaining battery indicator as a guide since there are slight differences such as ambient temperature and the condition of the battery.
English Blinks ; Output suspended due to failure or malfunction. The problem may be the battery so please contact your dealer. As the remaining battery indicator shows somewhat differently depending on ambient temperature and battery characteristics, read it as a reference. NOTE Do not give a strong shock to the switch panel or break it.
English 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. After use for continuous work, 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.
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English ○ When a USB device is not being charged, remove the USB device from the charger. Failure to do so may not only reduce the battery life of a USB device, but may also result in unexpected accidents. ○ It may not be possible to charge some USB devices, depending on the type of device.
English When charging is completed ○ To verify charge status, check the USB device. ○ Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. (Fig. 19) ○ Place the rubber cover over the USB port. Rubber cover USB port USB cable Fig.
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...
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English Part Number: 329897 Light Gold: Part Number: 377857 Battery cover Titanium Silver: Part Number: 377858 Sky Blue: Part Number: 377859 Violet: Part Number: 377860 Signal Red: Part Number: 377861 Color plate...
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