User manual HITACHI DS18DFL

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Table 1 RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS AC Input Rating Amperes* Equal to or greater than 0 2 3 * but less than 2 3 4 AWG Size of Cord Length of Cord, Feet (Meter) 25 (7. If the input rating of a battery charger is given in watts rather than in amperes, the corresponding ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage rating by the voltage rating­for example: 1, 250 vatios = 10 amperies 125 voltios IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER You must charge the battery before you can use the power tool. Before using the model UC18YGL battery charger, be sure to read all instructions and cautionary statements on it, the battery and in this manual. Follow these instructions to avoid the risk of injury: WARNING: Improper use of the battery or battery charger can lead to serious injury. In this case, stop using the battery and let the battery cool. 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. 6 mm)) Wood screw Small screw 0­400/min 0­1, 200/min 1­3/16" (30 mm) (Soft Wood) 15/32" (12 mm) (Mild Steel) 19/32" (15 mm) (Aluminum) #14 × 3" (6 mm × 75 mm) 1/4" (6 mm) Maximum gripping diameter 3/8" (10 mm) BCL1415 DC 14. APPLICATIONS Use as a drill Drilling of soft steel, wood, plastic and aluminum materials. Use as a screwdriver Tightening and loosening of machine screws, wood screws and tapping screws. rEMOVAL AND INSTALLATION METHOD OF BATTERY How to install the battery. Align the battery with the groove in tool handle and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until it 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 (Fig. Withdraw battery from the tool handle while pressing the latch (2 pcs) of the battery (Fig. Handle CHARGING METHOD NOTE: Before plugging into the receptacle, make sure the following points. WARNING: Do not charge at voltage higher than indicated on the nameplate. If charged at voltage higher than indicated on the nameplate, the charger will burn out. When the plug of battery charger has been inserted into the receptacle, the charge status lamp will blink in red. Make sure it contacts the bottom of the battery charger. (See Table 2) NOTE: If the charge status lamp flikers in red, pull out the plug from the receptacle and check if the battery is properly mounted. The temperatures for rechargeable batteries are as shown in the table below, and batteries that have become hot should be cooled for a while before being recharged. [. . . ] CAUTION: Pull out battery before doing any inspection or maintenance. 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. CAUTION: If you use a driver bit of which point is worn or broken, it will be dangerous since it slips. [. . . ]