Prior To Operation; How To Use - Hitachi DS 14DSDL Mode D'emploi

and the battery life will be shortened. Leave the battery
and recharge it after it has cooled for a while.
CAUTION:
If the battery is charged while it is heated because it
has been left for a long time in a location subject to
direct sunlight or because the battery has just been
used, the pilot lamp of the charger lights up green. In
such a case, first let the battery cool, then start
charging.
When the pilot lamp flickers in red (at 0.2-seconds
intervals), check for and take out any foreign objects
in the charger's battery connector. If there are no
foreign objects, it is probable that the battery or
charger is malfunctioning. Take it to your authorized
Service Center.
Since the built-in micro computer takes about 3
seconds to confirm that the battery being charged
with UC18YML2 / UC18YRSL is taken out, wait for a
minimum of 3 seconds before reinserting it to
continue charging. If the battery is reinserted within
3 seconds, the battery may not be properly charged.
Check the voltage of the in-car power source when
the pilot lamp flickers in green (every 0.2 seconds)
continuously. (UC18YML2)
If the voltage is 12V or lower, it indicates that the car
battery has weakened and cannot be charged.
If the pilot lamp does not blink in red (every second)
even though the charger cord or cigarette lighter
connecting plug is connected to the power, it indicates
that the protection circuit of the charger may be
activated.
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 Hitachi Authorized
Service Center.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

1. Setting up and checking the work environment
Check if the work environment is suitable by following
the precautions.

HOW TO USE

1. Confirm the clutch dial position (see Figs. 5, 7)
The tightening torque of this unit can be adjusted
according to the clutch dial position, at which the
clutch dial is set.
(1) When using this unit as a screwdriver, line up the one
of the numbers "1, 3, 5 ... 22" on the clutch dial, or
the dots, with the triangle mark on the outer body.
(2) When using this unit as a drill, align the clutch dial drill
mark " " with the triangle mark on the outer body.
<DV14DSDL / DV18DSDL>
(3) When using this unit as an impact drill, align the
clutch dial hammer mark " " with the triangle mark
on the outer body.
CAUTION:
The clutch dial cannot be set between the numerals
"1, 3, 5 ... 22" or the dots.
Do not use with the clutch dial numeral between
"22" and the line at the middle of the drill mark.
Doing so may cause damage. (See Figs. 6, 8)
2. Tightening torque adjustment
(1) Tightening torque
Tightening torque should correspond in its intensity
to the screw diameter. When too strong torque is
used, the screw head may be broken or be injured.
Be sure to adjust the clutch dial position according to
the screw diameter.
(2) Tightening torque indication
The tightening torque differs depending on the type
of screw and the material being tightened.
The unit indicates the tightening torque with the
numbers "1, 3, 5 ... 22" on the clutch dial , and the
dots. The tightening toque at position "1" is the
weakest and the torque is strongest at the highest
number. (See Figs. 5, 7)
(3) Adjusting the tightening torque
Rotate the clutch dial and line up the numbers "1, 3,
5, ... 22" on the clutch dial, or the dots, with the
triangle mark on the outer body. Adjust the clutch
dial in the weak or the strong torque direction
according to the torque you need.
CAUTION:
The motor rotation may be locked to cease while the
unit is used as drill. While operating the driver drill,
take care not to lock the motor.
Too long hammering may cause the screw broken
due to excessive tightening.
3. Rotation to Impact changeover <DV14DSDL /
DV18DSDL> (See Fig. 7)
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)".
To make holes in bricks or concrete blocks, switch to
"Impact (Impact + Rotation)".
CAUTION:
If an operation which is normally performed at the
"Rotation" setting is performed at "Impact " setting,
the effect of making holes does not only increase but
it may also damage the bit or other parts.
4. Change rotation speed
Operate the shift knob to change the rotational speed.
Move the shift knob in the direction of the arrow (see
Figs. 9 and 10).
When the shift knob is set to "LOW", the drill
rotates at a low speed. When set to "HIGH", the
drill rotates at a high speed.
CAUTION:
When changing the rotational speed with the shift
knob, confirm that the switch is off.
Changing the speed while the motor is rotating will
damage the gears.
When setting the shift knob to "HIGH" (high speed)
and the position of the clutch dial is "17" or "22", it
may happen that the clutch is not engaged and that
the motor is locked. In such a case, please set the
shift knob to "LOW" (low speed).
If the motor is locked, immediately turn the power
off. If the motor is locked for a while, the motor or
battery may be burnt.
Be sure to turn the shift knob.
5. The scope and suggestions for uses
The usable scope for various types of work based on
the mechanical structure of this unit is shown in
Table 4.
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