Low: 45 N•m (459 kgf•cm, 400 in-lbs.), High: 11 N•m (112 kgf•cm, 97 in-lbs.)
Fan cooled DC magnet motor
Trigger switch with pushing button for forward and reverse rotation changeover (with brake)
T-type (with soft-grip handle)
••••••••
Body
Battery
Charger
Glassfiber reinforced polycarbonate resin (black) and thermoplastic elastomer (green)
•••••
Glassfiber reinforced polyamide resin (black)
•••
ABS resin (black)
Sealed cylindrical nickel-cadmium storage battery
Nominal voltage
Nominal life
Nominal capacity
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•••••••••••••••••••••
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DC 18 V
Charging/discharging: Approx. 500 times
1.4/2.0 Ah
Overcharge prevention circuit:
A thermostat monitors the surface temperature of the battery and, on detecting the
temperature rise which occurs on completion of charging, automatically turns off the
unit to prevent the battery from overcharge.
Input capacity: 70 W
Indication method: Pilot lamp indicator of battery charging
Function: On
1.4 Ah
Overcharge prevention circuit:
A thermostat monitors the surface temperature of the battery and, on detecting the
temperature rise which occurs on completion of charging, automatically turns off the
unit to prevent the battery from overcharge.
Input capacity: 70 W
Indication method: Pilot lamp indicator of battery charging
Function: On
Charging time varies depending on the type of charger to be used.
1.4/2.0 Ah
18 V
30/50 min.
220 mm (8-21/32")
233 mm (9-11/64")
76 mm (3")
2.0 kg (4.4 lbs.)
1.2 Ah
18 V
60 min.
232 mm (9-9/64")
257 mm (10-1/8")
76 mm (3")
2.0 kg (4.4 lbs.)
2.0 Ah
18 V
60 min.
230 mm (9-1/16")
239 mm (9-13/32")
90 mm (3-35/64")
2.4 kg (5.2 lbs.)
Variable speed
Equipped
Equipped
Equipped
Push-button
Equipped
None
None
1.7 Ah
18 V
45 min.
230 mm (9-1/16")
239 mm (9-13/32")
90 mm (3-35/64")
2.4 kg (5.2 lbs.)
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Maker
Model
B
Screw
Machine screw
driving
Wood screw
Mild steel
Drilling
Max. capacity
Aluminum
Soft wood
Rotation
speed
Low
High
Slip torque
Max. torque
Max. torque (hard)
(actually measured value)
Drill chuck
Type
Capacity
Not indicated
6.8 mm dia. x 76 mm
(#16 x 3")
13 mm (1/2")
Not indicated
50 mm (2")
0 --- 400/min
0 --- 1,300/min
Not indicated
[15 stages]
310 in-lbs.
(357 kgf•cm)
Can not measure
(Slip)
Single sleeve
10 mm (3/8")
Switch
Type
Feedback circuit
Variable speed
Equipped
Electric brakeEquipped
Automatic spindle lockEquipped
Reversing switchPush-button
Handle shapeT-type
Soft-grip handle
Belt hook
Equipped
None
StrapNone
Battery
Dimensions
Weight
Remarks*
Nominal capacity
Nominal voltage
Charging time*
Overall length
Overall height
Overall width
••••••••
Charging time varies depending on the type of charger to be used.
2.0 Ah
18 V
60 min.
220 mm (8-21/32")
257 mm (10-1/8")
87 mm (3-27/64")
2.0 kg (4.5 lbs.)
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6-2. Model DS 14DVF3
Maker
Model
Machine screw
Screw
driving
Wood screw
Mild steel
Drilling
Max. capacity
Aluminum
Soft wood
Rotation
speed
Low
High
Slip torque
Max. torque
Max. torque (hard)
(actually measured value)
Drill chuck
Type
Capacity
HITACHI
DS 14DVF3
6 mm (1/4")
6.2 mm dia. x 63 mm
(#14 x 2-1/2")
12 mm (15/32")
15 mm (19/32")
30 mm (1-3/16")
0 --- 400/min
0 --- 1,200/min
1 --- 6 N•m
(10 --- 60 kgf•cm)
(9 --- 52 in-lbs.)
[22 positions]
34 N•m
(347 kgf•cm)
(300 in-lbs.)
54 N•m
(546 kgf•cm)
(475 in-lbs.)
Double sleeve
10 mm (3/8")
DS 14DVF2
6 mm (1/4")
5.5 mm dia. x 63 mm
(#12 x 2-1/2")
12 mm (15/32")
15 mm (19/32")
25 mm (1")
0 --- 400/min
0 --- 1,200/min
1.0 --- 5.9 N•m
(10 --- 60 kgf•cm)
(9 --- 52 in-lbs.)
[22 positions]
30 N•m
(306 kgf•cm)
(213 in-lbs.)
40 N•m
(410 kgf•cm)
(356 in-lbs.)
Double sleeve
10 mm (3/8")
C
6 mm (1/4")
5.1 mm dia. x 63 mm
(3/16" x 2-1/2")
10 mm (3/8")
Not indicated
24 mm (15/16")
0 --- 350/min
0 --- 1,100/min
Not indicated
[16 positions]
22 N•m
(224 kgf•cm)
(200 in-lbs.)
31 N•m
(319 kgf•cm)
(277 in-lbs.)
Double sleeve
10 mm (3/8")
Switch
Type
Feedback circuit
Variable speed
Equipped
Variable speed
Equipped
Variable speed
Equipped
Electric brakeEquippedEquippedEquipped
Automatic spindle lockNoneNoneNone
Reversing switchPush-buttonPush-buttonPush-button
Handle shape
Soft-grip handle
Belt hook
T-type
Equipped
EquippedNone
T-typeT-type
EquippedNone
None
StrapEquippedEquippedNone
Battery
Dimensions
Weight
Remarks*
Nominal capacity
Nominal voltage
Charging time*
Overall length
Overall height
Overall width
••••••••
Charging time varies depending on the type of charger to be used.
1.4 Ah
14.4 V
30 min.
210 mm (8-17/64")
229 mm (9")
76 mm (3")
1.8 kg (4.0 lbs.)
1.4 Ah
14.4 V
60 min.
210 mm (8-17/64")
241 mm (9-1/2")
76 mm (3")
1.7 kg (3.7 lbs.)
1.3 Ah
14.4 V
30 min.
210 mm (8-17/64")
249 mm (9-51/64")
95 mm (3-47/64")
1.7 kg (3.7 lbs.)
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Maker
Model
Q (EURO)
Q (U.S.A.)
B (EURO)
B (U.S.A.)
Machine screw
Not indicated
Not indicated
Not indicated
Screw
driving
Wood screw
Mild steel
Drilling
Max. capacity
Aluminum
Soft wood
Rotation
speed
Low
High
Slip torque
Max. torque
Max. torque (hard)
(actually measured value)
Drill chuck
Type
Capacity
Type
Switch
Feedback circuit
Not indicated
10 mm (3/8")
Not indicated
32 mm
0 --- 400/min
0 --- 1,400/min
Not indicated
[17 positions]
35 N•m
(357 kgf•cm)
58.3 N•m
(594 kgf•cm)
Single sleeve
10 mm (3/8")
Variable speed
Equipped
Not indicated
10 mm (3/8")
Not indicated
38 mm (1-1/2")
0 --- 400/min
0 --- 1,400/min
Not indicated
[17 positions]
400 in-lbs.
(357 kgf•cm)
516 N•m
(594 kgf•cm)
Single sleeve
13 mm (1/2")
Variable speed
Equipped
8 mm dia.
11 mm
Not indicated
32 mm
0 --- 400/min
0 --- 1,200/min
1 --- 8 N•m
(10 --- 82 kgf•cm)
[15 stages]
35 N•m
(357 kgf•cm)
Can not measure
(Break down)
Single sleeve
10 mm (3/8")
Variable speed
Equipped
Electric brakeEquippedEquippedEquipped
Automatic spindle lockEquippedEquippedEquipped
Not indicated
#16 x 3"
(6.8 x 76 mm)
13 mm (1/2")
Not indicated
51 mm (2")
0 --- 400/min
0 --- 1,200/min
Not indicated
[15 stages]
300 in-lbs.
(336 kgf•cm)
Can not measure
(Break down)
Single sleeve
10 mm (3/8")
Variable speed
Equipped
Equipped
Equipped
Reversing switchPush-buttonPush-buttonPush-button
Handle shape
Soft-grip handle
Belt hook
T-type
Equipped
NoneNone
T-typeT-typeT-type
EquippedEquipped
NoneNone
StrapNoneNoneNone
Battery
Dimensions
Weight
Remarks*
Nominal capacity
Nominal voltage
Charging time*
Overall length
Overall height
Overall width
••••••••
Charging time varies depending on the type of charger to be used.
1.3 Ah
14.4 V
60 min.
220 mm (8-21/32")
230 mm (9-1/16")
84 mm (3-5/16")
1.9 kg (4.3 lbs.)
1.7 Ah
14.4 V
45 min.
230 mm (9-1/16")
230 mm (9-1/16")
84 mm (3-5/16")
2.2 kg (4.8 lbs.)
1.5 Ah
14.4 V
60 min.
220 mm (8-21/32")
255 mm (10-3/64")
86 mm (3-25/64")
1.8 kg (4.0 lbs.)
Push-button
Equipped
None
2.0 Ah
14.4 V
60 min.
220 mm (8-21/32")
255 mm (10-3/64")
86 mm (3-25/64")
1.9 kg (4.3 lbs.)
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7. WORKING PERFORMANCE PER SINGLE CHARGE
7-1. Model DS 18DVF3
Drilling and fastening performance comparison per charge
Type of work
Maker
Model
*300
*0
50
0
Working capacity (*1)
*600
100
*900
150
*1200
200
*1500
250
Driling
speed
(sec./pc.)
< Low speed >
< High speed >
L75 mm (3")
HITACHI
HITACHI
HITACHI
DS 18DVF3
DS 18DVB
Q
B
DS 18DVF3
DS 18DVB
Q
B
DS 18DVF3
DS 18DVB
65 (90)
35 (50)
35
80 (115)
65
115
115
60
95
75
4.7
5.3
5.3
5.2
11
12
11
13
5.9
6.1
Q
with pilot hole
< Low speed >
B
DS 18DVF3
HITACHI
DS 18DVB
Q
B
< High speed >
Remark*: Number of machine screws fastened per charge
Remark*1: Number of holes or fasteners per charge
The above table shows an example of test data. The batteries used in this test are as follows:
Model DS 18DVF3: 1.4 Ah
Model DS 18DVB: 1.2 Ah
Q, B: 2.0 Ah
The figures in parentheses ( ) indicate the values for a 2.0 Ah battery.
As actually measured values listed in the above table may vary depending on sharpness of the drill bit, workpiece hardness (particularly in
wood materials), moisture content of wood, charging condition, operator skill, etc.
This data should be used as a comparative guide only.
65
50
* 650 (930)
* 540
* 810
* 750
5.4
5.8
0.9
0.9
0.9
1.0
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7-2. Model DS 14DVF3
Drilling and fastening performance comparison per charge
Type of work
Maker
Model
*0
0
Working capacity (*1)
*300
50
*600
100
*900
150
*1200
200
*1500
250
Driling
speed
(sec./pc.)
18 mm dia. (11/16")
6.5 mm dia. (1/4")
L63 mm (2-1/2")
< Low speed >
< High speed >
HITACHI
HITACHI
HITACHI
DS 14DVF3
DS 14DVF2
C
Q
B
DS 14DVF3
DS 14DVF2
C
Q
B
DS 14DVF3
DS 14DVF2
50
50
55
55
60
80
80
110
115
130
130
170
4.4
4.8
7.0
5.6
6.3
12
13
15
11
14
4.4
5.0
C
6.2 mm dia. (#14)
with pilot hole
Q
B
< Low speed >
DS 14DVF3
HITACHI
DS 14DVF2
C
Q
B
< High speed >
Remark*: Number of machine screws fastened per charge
Remark*1: Number of holes or fasteners per charge
The above table shows an example of test data. The batteries used in this test are as follows:
Models DS 14DVF3, DS 14DVF2: 1.4 Ah
C, Q: 1.3 Ah
B: 1.5 Ah
As actually measured values listed in the above table may vary depending on sharpness of the drill bit, workpiece hardness (particularly in
wood materials), moisture content of wood, charging condition, operator skill, etc.
This data should be used as a comparative guide only.
70
70
75
* 610
* 570
* 920
* 380
* 530
6.3
7.5
5.4
1.0
1.0
1.2
0.9
1.0
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8. PRECAUTIONS IN SALES PROMOTION
8-1. Safety Instructions
In the interest of promoting the safest and most efficient use of the Models DS 18DVF3 and DS 14DVF3 Cordless
Driver Drills by all of our customers, it is very important that at the time of sale, the salesperson carefully ensures
that the buyer seriously recognizes the importance of the contents of the Handling Instructions, and fully
understands the meaning of the precautions listed on the Caution Plate and Name Plate attached to each tool.
A. Handling instructions
Salespersons must be thoroughly familiar with the contents of the Handling Instructions in order to give pertinent
advice to the customer. In particular, they must have a thorough understanding of the precautions for use of the
cordless tools which are different from those of ordinary electric power tools.
(1) Before use, ensure that the unit is fully charged.
New units are not fully charged. Even if the units were fully charged at the factory, long periods of inactivity,
such as during shipping, cause the storage battery to lose its charge. Customers must be instructed to fully
charge the unit prior to use.
(2) Connect the Charger to an AC power outlet only.
Use of any other power source (DC outlet, fuel powered generator, etc.) will cause the Charger to overheat
and burn out.
(3) Do not use any voltage increasing equipment (transformer etc.) between the power source and the Charger.
If the Charger is used with voltage higher than that indicated on the unit, it will not function properly.
(4) Conduct battery charging at an ambient temperature range of 10 ûC --- 40 ûC (50 ûF --- 104 ûF).
Special temperature sensitive devices are employed in the Charger to permit rapid charging. Ensure that
customers are instructed to use the Charger at the indicated ambient temperature range. At temperature
under 10 ûC (50 ûF) the thermostat will not function properly, and the storage battery may be overcharged.
At temperature over 40 ûC (104 ûF), the storage battery cannot be sufficiently charged. The optimum
temperature range is 20 ûC --- 25 ûC (68 ûF --- 77 ûF).
(5) The battery charger should not be used continuously.
At high ambient temperature, if over three storage batteries are charged in succession, the temperature of the
coils on the transformer will rise and there is a chance that the temperature fuse inserted in the interior of the
transformer will inadvertently melt. After charging one battery, please wait about 15 minutes before charging
the next battery.
(6) Do not insert foreign objects into the air vents on the Charger.
The Charger case is equipped with air vents to protect the internal electronic components from overheating.
Caution the customer not to allow foreign materials, such as metallic or flammable objects, to be dropped or
inserted into the air vents. This could cause electrical shock, fire, or other serious hazards.
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(7) Do not attempt to disassemble the Storage Battery or the Charger.
Special devices, such as a thermostat, are built into the storage battery and charger to permit rapid charging.
Incorrect parts replacement and/or wiring will cause malfunctions which could result in fire or other hazards.
Instruct the customer to bring these units to an authorized service center in the event repair or replacement is
necessary.
(8) Disposal of the Storage Batteries
Ensure that all customers understand that the Storage Batteries should be returned to the Hitachi power tool
sales outlet or the authorized service center when they are no longer capable of being recharged or repaired.
If thrown into a fire, the batteries may explode, or, if discarded indiscriminately, leakage of the cadmium
compound contained in the battery may cause environmental pollution.
B. Caution plates
(1) The following cautions are listed on the Name Plate attached to the main body of each tool.
For the U.S.A. and Canada
Warning
• To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
Instruction Manual.
AVERTISSEMENT
• Afin de reduire le risque de blessures, I'utilisateur doit lire
et bien comprendre le mode d'emploi.
(2) The following cautions are listed on the Name Plate attached to each Storage Battery.
For Europe
CAUTION
• Read thoroughly HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS before use.
• Do not disassemble nor throw into fire.
For the U.S.A. and Canada
CAUTION
• For safe operation, see Instruction Manual.
• Use HITACHI charger recommended in instruction manual
for recharging.
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(3) The following caution is listed on the Name Plate to the Model UC 18YG Charger.
For the U.S.A. and Canada
CAUTION
series. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
Charge between 32ûF and 104ûF. Rest 15 minutes between the charging of
batteries. Indoor use only. Replace defective cord immediately.
For safe operation, see instruction manual. Charge HITACHI
rechargeable batteries types EB7, EB9, EB12, EB14 and EB18
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8-2. Inherent Drawbacks of Cordless Driver Drills Requiring Particular Attention During Sales Promotion
The cordless driver drill offers many advantages; it can be used in places where no power source is available, the
absence of a cord allows easy use, etc. However, any cordless tool has certain inherent drawbacks.
Salespersons must be thoroughly familiar with these drawbacks in order to properly advise the customer in the
most efficient use of the tool.
A. Suggestions and precautions for the efficient use of the tool
(1) Use the Cordless Driver Drill for comparatively light work.
Because they are battery driven, the output of the motor in cordless driver drills is rather low in comparison
with conventional electric power tools. Accordingly, they are not suitable for continuous drilling of many holes
in succession, or for drilling into particularly hard materials which creates a heavy load. Salespersons should
recommend conventional electric power tools for such heavy work.
(2) Drilling of large diameter holes should be conducted at low speed.
Instruct the customer that drilling of large diameter holes or other work which requires particularly strong
torque should be done at low speed. Because there is less torque at high speed, attempting such work at high
speed will not improve working efficiency.
(3) Do not insert a foreign object into body vent holes.
The body of this tool has vent holes for improving the cooling efficiency. As a fan is built into the motor, a
foreign object inserted through a vent hole may cause a failure. Please instruct customers to never insert a
foreign object into the vent hole.
(4) Avoid "Locking" of the motor.
Locking of the motor will cause an overload current that could result in burning of the motor and/or rapid
deterioration of the battery. Salespersons should advise the customer to immediately release the switch and
stop operation if the motor becomes locked. (A jammed drill bit can be disengaged from the workpiece
material by setting the switch to reverse rotation, or by manually turning the main body of the tool.)
(5) Variation in amount of work possible per charge
Although the nominal chargeable capacity of the storage batteries used with the Model DS 18DVF3 and
DS 14DVF3 is 1.4 Ah or 2.0 Ah, the actual capacity may vary within 10% of that value depending on the
ambient temperature during use and charging, and the number of times the batteries have been recharged.
It should be noted that other factors which may have a bearing on the amount of work possible per charge are
the working conditions (ambient temperature, type and moisture content of the workpiece, sharpness of the
drill bit, etc.) and the operational skill of the user.
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(6) Precautions in the use of HSS Drill Bits
For example, although the Model DS 18DVF3 is designed for drilling capacities of 38 mm (1-1/2") in wood, and
13 mm (1/2") in aluminum and mild steel, this capability is not as efficient as conventional electric power tools.
In particular, when drilling through aluminum material with a 13 mm (1/2") drill bit, the drill tends to become
locked when the drill bit penetrates through the material. For this reason, the customer should be cautioned to
reduce the thrust on the main body of the drill when drilling completely through the material to avoid locking
the tool. Repeated locking of the drill causes excessive current flow from the batteries which not only
decreases the amount of work possible per charge, but could also result in burning of the motor.
(7) Securely tighten the sleeve of the keyless chuck.
The keyless chuck may slip during operation if the shape of the drill bit shank is cylindrical depending on the
surface conditions, materials, etc. Please instruct the customers to retighten the keyless chuck more securely
if the keyless chuck slips during operation. The holding force of the keyless chuck is increased as the
tightening force of the keyless chuck is increased.
(8) Avoid continuous use.
Although the Models DS 18DVF3 and DS 14DVF3 can bear continuous operation under certain conditions,
operating conditions are different depending on material of workpiece and sharpness of the drill bit in use.
Please instruct the customers to avoid continuous use of the Models DS 18DVF3 and DS 14DVF3 and take a
pause about 15 minutes after a single charge operation as a guide.
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9. REPAIR GUIDE
Be sure to remove the storage batteries from the main body before servicing. Inadvertent triggering of the switch
with the storage battery connected will result in danger of accidental turning of the motor.
9-1. Precautions in Disassembly and Reassembly
The [Bold] and <Bold> numbers in the descriptions below correspond to the item numbers in the Parts List and