Hitachi FDV 16VB2 Mode D'emploi page 3

IMPACT DRILL SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Wear ear protectors when impact drilling.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
2. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool.
Loss of control can cause personal injury.
3. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms
to the power requirements specifi ed on the product
nameplate.
2. Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position.
If the plug is connected to a receptacle while the power
switch is in the ON position, the power tool will start
operating immediately, which could cause a serious
accident.
3. When the work area is removed from the power source,
use an extension cord of suffi cient thickness and rated
capacity. The extension cord should be kept as short as
practicable.
4. Mounting and dismounting of the bit
For keyless chuck
○ When the sleeve does not become loose any further, fi x
the side handle to the sleeve. Then, strike the grip of the
side handle to the left in order to loosen the sleeve, while
holding the ring by hand (Fig. 8).
○ Do not fi x the side handle to the ring of the keyless chuck
because of a risk that doing so may damage the ring.
5. Selecting the appropriate drill bit
○ When boring concrete or stone:
Use the drill bits for concrete.
○ When boring metal or plastic:
Use an ordinary metalworking drill bit.
○ When boring wood:
Use an ordinary woodworking drill bit.
However, when drilling 6.5 mm or smaller holes, use a
metalworking drill bit.
6. Selecting the driver bit
Screw heads or bits will be damaged unless a bit
appropriate for the screw diameter is employed to drive
in the screws.
7. Check the rotational direction
○ Never change the direction of bit rotation during
operation.
Turn the power switch OFF before changing the direction
of bit rotation; otherwise, the motor will burn.
○ Always use with clockwise rotation, when using it as an
impact drill.
8. Do not use the impact drill in the IMPACT mode if the
material can be bored by rotation only. Such action will
not only reduce drill effi ciency, but may also damage the
drill tip.
When changing over, ensure the change lever is slid as
far as it will go.
9. Drilling will NOT be accelerated by placing heavy
pressure on the drill. Such action will only result in a
damaged drill bit, decreased drilling effi ciency and/or
shortened service life of the drill.
10. The larger the drill bit diameter, the larger the reactive
force on your arm. Be careful not to lose control of the
drill because of this reactive force. To maintain fi rm
control, establish a good foothold, hold the drill tightly
with both hands, and ensure that the drill is vertical to the
material being drilled.
11. When the drill bit bores completely through the material,
careless handling often results in a broken, drill bit
or damage to the drill body itself due to the sudden
movement of the drill. Always be alert and ready to
release pushing force when drilling through the material.
12. Drill at a maximum rotation speed when drilling wooden
materials.
13. Employ plus-head screws, if possible, since the driver bit
easily slips off the heads of minus-head screws.
14. Prior to driving in wood screws, make holes suitable for
them on the wooden board. Apply the bit to the screw
head grooves and gently drive the screws into the holes.
15. After rotating the screwdriver at low speed for a while until
a wood screw is partly driven into the wood, squeeze the
trigger more strongly to obtain optimum driving force.
16. Exercise care in preparing a hole suitable for the
wood screws taking the hardness of the wood into
consideration.
Should the hole be excessively small or shallow,
requiring much power to drive the screw into it, the
thread of the wood screw may sometimes be damaged.
17. Do not drive machine screws.
SYMBOLS
WARNING
The following show symbols used for the machine.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.
FDV16VB2: Impact Drill
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric tools together with
household waste material!
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/
EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment
and its implementation in accordance with
national law, electric tools that have reached
the end of their life must be collected separately
and returned to an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.
V
Rated voltage
P
Power Input
n
No-load speed
0
Rotation only function
Rotation and impact function
Switching ON
Switching OFF
Lock
I On / Off switch lock-on
Disconnect mains plug from electrical outlet
Class II tool
3
English