Hitachi DS 18DGL Handling Instructions Manual

Cordless Driver Drill

DS 18DGL

Read through carefully and understand these instructions before use.

Handling instructions

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Rechargeable battery
Latch

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Battery cover

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Terminal

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Ventilator

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Push

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Pull out

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Handle

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Pilot lamp

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Drill mark

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Clutch dial

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Triangle mark

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Weak

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Strong

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Line

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Shift knob

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Low speed

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High speed

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Trigger switch

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Sleeve

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Tighten

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Loosen

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Selector button

and marks

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Screw
Hook

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Groove

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Symbols

WARNING

The following show
symbols used for the
machine. Be sure that
you understand their
meaning before use.

Read all safety
warnings and all
instructions.

Failure to follow the
warnings and
instructions may result
in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.

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.

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.

1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.

Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location

is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply.

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

eye protection.

Protective equipment such as dust mask, non­skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.

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c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch

is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energising power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part
of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used.

Use of dust collection can reduce dust related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct

power tool for your application.

The correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does

not turn it on and off.

Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment

or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tools operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits

etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed.

Use of the power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5) Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the

manufacturer.

A charger that is suitable for one type of battery
pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.

b) Use power tools only with specifically designated

battery packs.

Use of any other battery packs may create a risk
of injury and fire.

c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away

from other metal objects like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.

d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected

from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.

Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.

6) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

person using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.

PRECAUTION
Keep children and infirm persons away.
When not in use, tools should be stored out of reach of
children and infirm persons.

CORDLESS DRIVER DRILL SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool.

Loss of control can cause personal injury.

2. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory or fastener may contact hidden wiring.

Cutting accessory or fasteners contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.

3. Always charge the battery at a temperature of 0 –

40°C. A temperature of less than 0°C will result in
over charging which is dangerous. The battery
cannot be charged at a temperature higher than
40°C.
The most suitable temperature for charging is that
of 20 – 25°C.

4. When one charging is completed, leave the charger

for about 15 minutes before the next charging of
battery.
Do not charge more than two batteries
consecutively.

5. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for

connecting the rechargeable battery.

6. Never disassemble the rechargeable battery and

charger.

7. Never short-circuit the rechargeable battery. Short-

circuiting the battery will cause a great electric
current and overheat. It results in burn or damage
to the battery.

8. Do not dispose of the battery in fire.
If the battery is burnt, it may explode.

9. Bring the battery to the shop from which it was
purchased as soon as the post-charging battery life
becomes too short for practical use. Do not dispose
of the exhausted battery.

10. Using an exhausted battery will damage the charger.

11. Do not insert object into the air ventilation slots of
the charger.
Inserting metal objects or inflammables into the
charger air ventilation slots will result in electrical
shock hazard or damaged charger.

12. When mounting a bit into the keyless chuck, tighten
the sleeve adequately. If the sleeve is not tight, the
bit may slip or fall out, causing injury.

13. This product contains a strong permanent magnet
in the motor.
Observe the following precautions regarding
adhering of chips to the tool and the effect of the
permanent magnet on electronic devices.

CAUTION
 Do not place the tool on a workbench or work area

where metal chips are present.

The chips may adhere to the tool, resulting in injury
or malfunction.



If chips have adhered to the tool, do not touch it.
Remove the chips with a brush.

Failure to do so may result in injury.



If you use a pacemaker or other electronic medical
device, do not operate or approach the tool.

Operation of the electronic device may be affected.

 Do not use the tool in the vicinity of precision

devices such as cell phones, magnetic cards or
electronic memory media.

Doing so may lead to misoperation, malfunction or
loss of data.

CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips
with the protection function to stop the output.
In the cases of 1 to 3 described below, when using this
product, even if you are pulling the switch, the motor
may stop. This is not the trouble but the result of
protection function.

1. When the battery power remaining runs out, the
motor stops.
In such a case, charge it up immediately.

2. If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. In this
case, release the switch of tool and eliminate causes
of overloading. After that, you can use it again.

3. If the battery is overheated under overload work,
the battery power may stop.
In this case, stop using the battery and let the
battery cool. After that, you can use it again.

Furthermore, please heed the following warning and
caution.

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