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MODEL Cordless Rotary Hammer
MODÈLE Marteau rotatif à batterie
DH 18DL
MODELO Taladro de percusión sin cable
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING
IMPROPER OR UNSAFE use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily
injury!
This manual contains important information about product safety. Please read
and understand this manual BEFORE operating the power tool. Please keep this
manual available for other users and owners before they use the power tool. This
manual should be
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CONTENTS English Page Page IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................ 3 NAME OF PARTS .................................................. 8 MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS ........................ 3 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ 10 SAFETY ...................................................................... 3 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION ............................... 11 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................... 3 APPLICATIONS .............................
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English IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction Manual before operating or maintaining this power tool. Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures. Basic safety
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English b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye Many accidents are caused by poorly protection. maintained power tools. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non- f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp protection used for appropriate conditions cutting edges are less likely to bind and are will reduce personal injuries. easier to control. c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch g) Use the power tool, acce
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English 8. Definitions for symbols used on this tool WARNING: V ............... volts Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, — .............. direct current --- grinding, drilling, and other construction activities no ............ no load speed contains chemicals known [to the State of California] ---/min ...... revolutions or reciprocation per minute to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive 9. Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in place. Keep all screws, bolts, and plat
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English READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE CORDLESS ROTARY 1. This manual contains important safety and HAMMER operating instructions for battery charger Model UC18YRL. WARNING: 2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions Death or serious bodily injury could result from and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, improper or unsafe use of the cordless rotary (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. hammer. To avoid these risks, follow these b
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English 1. When the battery power remaining runs out (The IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR battery voltage drops to about 12V), the motor USE OF THE BATTERY AND BATTERY stops. CHARGER In such case, charge it up immediately. 2. If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. In this You must charge the battery before you can use the case, release the switch of tool and eliminate causes power tool. Before using the model of overloading. After that, you can use it again. UC18YRL battery charger, be
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English 2. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well CAUTION: with clean water such as tap water immediately. 1. If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your There is a possibility that this can cause skin irritation. eyes, do not rub your eyes and wash them well 3. If you find rust, foul odor, overheating, discolor, with fresh clean water such as tap water and deformation, and/or other irregularities when using contact a doctor immediately. the battery for the first time, do not
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English Battery (EBM1830) Terminal Hole Latch Nameplate Fig. 1 2. Battery Charger (UC18YRL) Overheat lamp(green) Charge status lamp(red) Battery installation hole Caution Plate Cooling fan Body Nameplate Fig. 2 9 01Eng_DH18DL_US 9 4/26/07, 7:32 PM
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English SPECIFICATIONS 1. Cordless Rotary Hammer (DH18DL) Motor DC motor No-load speed SAVE/POWER 0–750/min. / 0–1,500/min. Full-load impact rate SAVE/POWER 0–3,100/min. / 0–6,200/min. Concrete 5/8″ (16 mm) Capacity Drilling Steel 1/2″ (13 mm) Wood 11/16″ (18 mm) * EBM1830: Lithium - ion battery Battery Voltage ........ DC 18 V Weight 5.1 lbs. (2.3 kg) * Do not use the “SAVE” mode when boring holes with the wood drill. There is a likelihood that the motor will burn out. 2. Battery Charger (UC18
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English ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION 1. Insert the plug of battery charger into the APPLICATIONS receptacle. Rotation and striking function When the plug of battery charger has been inserted Drilling anchor holes into the receptacle, the charge status lamp will Drilling holes in concrete blink in red. (At 1-second intervals) Drilling holes in tile Rotation only function WARNING: Drilling in steel or wood Do not use the electrical cord if Tightening machine screws, wood screws damaged. Have i
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English Table 2 Indications of the lamp Before Blinks Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for 0.5 Charge charging (RED) seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds) status lamp (RED) Lights continuously While Lights charging (RED) Charging Blinks Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for 0.5 complete (RED) seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds) Charging Flickers Lights for 0.1 seconds. Does not light for 0.1 Malfunction in the impossible (RED) seconds. (off for 0.1 seconds) battery or the charger Lights Battery o
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English When using a bit which has big diameter, enlarge PRIOR TO OPERATION the center hole of the dust cup with this rotary 1. Mounting the drill bit (Fig. 5, 6) hammer. Installing dust collector (B) CAUTION: When using dust collector (B), insert dust collector To prevent accidents, make sure to turn the switch (B) from the tip of the bit by aligning it to the groove off. on the grip. (Fig. 8) NOTE: When using tools such as drill bits, etc., make sure to use the genuine parts designated by ou
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English Arrow “ ” mark Change lever “ ” mark Fig. 18 Fig. 16 (1) Mount the drill bit. Hook main body (2) Pull the trigger switch after applying the drill bit Protube- tip to the drilling position. (Fig. 19) rance Inden- tation Protube- AAAA rance batteries Hook cover Indentation Fig. 17 Fig. 19 NOTE: (3) Pushing the rotary hammer forcibly is not necessary Do not tighten the screw excessively. Such action at all. Pushing slightly so that drill dust comes out could strip the screw threads. gradual
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English 8. Switching between the “SAVE“ and the “POWER“ (1) “SAVE“ mode ... decreased hammering force modes This can prevent thin drill bits which are less than The hammering force of the hammer can be 4.3 mm in diameter, from being bent or broken. increased or decreased to conform with intended (2) “POWER“ mode ... increased hammering force usage, by operating the shift knob as per Fig. 25. This can be used to speedily and efficiently drill Adjust the force to match the usage intended. holes
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English 6. How to replace grease MODIFICATIONS: Low viscosity grease is applied to this rotary Hitachi Power Tools are constantly being improved hammer so that it can be used for a long period and modified to incorporate the latest without replacing the grease. Please contact the technological advancements. nearest service center for grease replacement Accordingly, some parts may be changed without when any grease is leaking from loosened screw. prior notice. Further use of the rotary hammer des
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English ACCESSORIES WARNING: ALWAYS use Only authorized HITACHI replacement parts and accessories. NEVER use replacement parts or accessories which are not intended for use with this tool. Contact HITACHI if you are not sure whether it is safe to use a particular replacement part or accessory with your tool. The use of any other attachment or accessory can be dangerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage. NOTE: Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the H
