Hitachi DS18DFLPC Instruction Manual - Page 15

English (2) Dismounting the bit Firmly grasp the ring and loosen the sleeve by turning it toward the left (in the counterclockwise direction as viewed from the front) (See Fig. 12). CAUTION: When mounting a bit into the keyless chuck, tighten firmly. If the sleeve is not tight, the bit may slip or fall out, causing injury. NOTE: Loosening stuck or hard to move sleeves. Grasp the bit installed in the keyless chuck, in a vise or similar tool. Set the clutch dial position to "1-11" and turn on the switch. The motor then starts. Finally, rotate the sleeve to the left, and it will loosen. pulled. Speed is low when the trigger switch is pulled slightly and increases as the trigger switch is pulled more. ⅜ When releasing the trigger of the switch, the brake will be applied for immediate stopping. 6. Change rotation speed. High speed Shift knob Fig. 14 4. Confirm that the battery is mounted correctly. 5. Check the rotational direction. The bit rotates clockwise (viewed from the rear side) by pushing the R-side of the selector button. The L-side of the selector button is pushed to turn the bit counterclockwise (See Fig. 13). (The L and R marks are provided on the body.) Low speed Shift knob Fig. 15 Trigger switch R Selector button L Operate the shift knob to change the rotational speed. Move the shift knob in the direction of the arrow (see Figs. 14 and 15). 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 R marks L marks knob, confirm that the switch is off. Changing the speed while the motor is rotating Fig. 13 will damage the gears. ● When a large force is required for operation ⅜ When the trigger switch is depressed, the tool rotates. When the trigger is released, the tool stops. (operations indicated in the following chart) set the shift knob to "LOW". If "HIGH" is set and the ⅜ The rotational speed of the drill can be controlled by varying the amount that the trigger switch is unit is used, it may cause the motor to burn out or malfunction prematurely. Model Metal Drilling Wood Drilling Wood Screw Tightening Table 4 DS14DFL When the diameter of the hole exceeds 1/4" (6.5 mm). When the diameter of the hole exceeds 15/32" (12 mm). When the size of the wood screw exceeds 5/32" (3.8 mm) diameter × 1-31/32" (50 mm). DS18DFL When the diameter of the hole exceeds 5/16" (8 mm). When the diameter of the hole exceeds 15/16" (24 mm). When the size of the wood screw exceeds 3/16" (4.8 mm) diameter × 1-9/16" (40 mm). 15