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Model
Cordless Driver Drill
Modèle
• Perceuse-visseuse sans fil
DS 14DSAL DS 18DSAL
Modelo
Taladro atornillador a batería
DS18DSAL
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.
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CONTENTS English Page Page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... 3 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION ............................... 11 MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS ........................ 3 APPLICATIONS ................................................... 11 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION METHOD SAFETY ...................................................................... 3 OF BATTERY ................................................ 11 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ... 3 CHARGING METHOD ...............
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English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 safet
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English A moment of inattention while operating e) Maintain power tools. Check for power tools may result in serious personal misalignment or binding of moving parts, injury. breakage of parts and any other condition b) Use personal protective equipment. Always that may affect the power tool’s operation. wear eye protection. If damaged, have the power tool repaired Protective equipment such as dust mask, non- before use. skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing Many accidents are caused by poorly
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English 9. Use right tool. WARNING: Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, of a heavy-duty tool. grinding, drilling, and other construction activities Don’t use tool for purpose not intended —for contains chemicals known [to the State of California] example— don’t use circular saw for cutting tree to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive limbs or logs. 10. NEVER use a power tool for applications other harm. Some examples of thes
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English CAUTION: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 1 Do not place the tool on a workbench or work area BATTERY CHARGER where metal chips are present. The chips may adhere to the tool, resulting in injury WARNING: or malfunction. Death or serious bodily injury could result from 2 If chips have adhered to the tool, do not touch it. improper or unsafe use of battery chargers. To Remove the chips with a brush. avoid these risks, follow these basic safety Failure to do so may result in injury. instru
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English * If the input rating of a battery charger is given in 7. NEVER connect two battery chargers together. watts rather than in amperes, the corresponding 8. NEVER insert foreign objects into the hole for the ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the battery or the battery charger. wattage rating by the voltage rating–for example: 9. NEVER use a booster transformer when charging. 1,250 watts 10. NEVER use an engine generator or DC power to = 10 amperes charge. 125 volts 11. NEV
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English 3. Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed CAUTION battery. 1. If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your 4. Do not use the battery in reverse polarity. eyes, do not rub your eyes and wash them well 5. Do not connect directly to an electrical outlets or with fresh clean water such as tap water and car cigarette lighter sockets. contact a doctor immediately. 6. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than If left untreated, the liquid may cause eye- those specified. problem
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English FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION NOTE: The information contained in this Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation and maintenance of the power tool. NEVER operate, or attempt any maintenance on the tool unless you have first read and understood all safety instructions contained in this manual. Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own power tool. NAME OF PARTS 1. Cordless Driver Drill (DS14DSAL / DS18D
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English 2. Battery Charger (UC18YGSL) Guide rail Pilot lamp Nameplate Fig. 2 SPECIFICATIONS 1. Cordless Driver Drill Model DS14DSAL DS18DSAL Motor DC motor No-load speed Low 0–300/min 0–350/min High 0–1,500/min Capacity Drilling Wood (Thickness 1-1/2" (38 mm) 1-3/4" (45 mm) 11/16" (18 mm)) (Soft Wood) (Soft Wood) Metal (Thickness 1/2" (13 mm) 1/16" (1.6 mm)) Screw Wood screw #20 × 3" #20 × 4" Driver (8 mm × 75 mm) (8 mm × 100 mm) Small screw 1/4" (6 mm) Drill chuck capacity Maximum gripping diam
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English ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION WARNING: APPLICATIONS Do not charge at voltage higher than indicated on Use as a drill the nameplate. Drilling of soft steel, wood, plastic and aluminum If charged at voltage higher than indicated on the materials. nameplate, the charger will burn up. Use as a screwdriver Tightening and loosening of machine screws, 1. Connect the charger’s power cord to a receptacle. wood screws and tapping screws. When the power cord is connected, the charger’s pilot lamp will
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English (1) Pilot lamp indication The indications of the pilot lamp will be as shown in Table 2, according to the condition of the charger or the rechargeable battery. Table 2 Indications of the pilot lamp Before Blinks Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light charging for 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds) While Lights Lights continuously charging Pilot lamp Blinks Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light Charging (red) for 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds) complete Blinks Lights for 1 second. Doe
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English ● Since the built-in micro computer takes about 3 CAUTION seconds to confirm that the battery being charged When it is no longer possible to loosen the sleeve, with UC18YGSL is taken out, wait for a minimum use a vise or similar instrument to secure the bit. of 3 seconds before reinserting it to continue Set the clutch mode between 1 and 11 and then charging. If the battery is reinserted within 3 turn the sleeve to the loose side (left side) while seconds, the battery may not be properly
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English 6. Tightening torque adjustment CAUTION (1) Tightening torque The push button can not be switched while the Tightening torque should correspond in its power tool is turning. To switch the push button, intensity to the screw diameter. When too strong stop the power tool, then set the push button. torque is used, the screw head may be broken or be injured. Be sure to adjust the clutch dial position 8. Change rotation speed according to the screw diameter. Operate the shift knob to change
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English When carrying the power tool with hooked to your 11. Using the light waist belt, do not fit any bit to the tip of power Pull the trigger switch to light up the light. The light tool. If the sharp bit such as drill is fitted to the keeps on lighting while the trigger switch is being power tool when carrying it with hooked to your pulled. The light goes out after releasing the trigger waist belt, you will be injured. switch. (Fig. 12) Install securely the hook. Unless the hook is secur
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English 13. How to select tightening torque and rotational speed CAUTION The selection examples shown in Table 6 should be considered as general standard. As different types of tightening screws and different materials to be tightened are used in actual works proper adjustments are naturally necessary. Table 6 Rotating speed selection (Position of the shift knob) Use Clutch dial position LOW (Low speed) HIGH (High speed) For 6 mm or smaller For 4 mm or smaller Machine screw 1 – 22 diameter scr
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English MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION CAUTION Nail of carbon brush Pull out battery before doing any inspection or Protrusion maintenance. of carbon brush 1. Checking the condition of the bit The bits should be checked regularly. If worn or broken bits can slip or decrease the efficiency of the motor and burn it out. Replace worn bits with new ones. Fig. 14 CAUTION 5. Replacing carbon brushes If you use a driver bit of which point is worn or Take out the carbon brush by first removing the broke
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English 6. Check for Dust Dust may be removed with a soft cloth or a cloth dampened with soapy water. Do not use bleach, chlorine, gasoline or thinner, for they may damage the plastics. 7. Disposal of the exhausted battery WARNING: Do not dispose of the exhausted battery. The battery must explode if it is incinerated. The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of it’s useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illega
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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
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English OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES.....sold separately 1. Battery BSL1415X (Code No. 330140) BSL1815X (Code No. 330139) 20 01Eng_DS14DSAL_US 20 10/7/08, 16:17
