English
If extra lumber is applied under the lumber you want to
drill and it is drilled together, a fi ne hole will also be made.
(Fig. 5)
○ A wood-working drill need not be pressed strongly since it
penetrates using the screw at the point. Even if excessive
force is used, a hole will not be made quickly.
2 To use for drilling metal
○ In case you drill metal with a metal-working drill, apply in
advance a center punch in the drilling position. You can
drill metal stably since the point of the drill does not slip.
○ If you apply sewing machine oil or soapy water to the drill
with a brush or an old tooth brush, the drill will last long.
○ Even if more-than-necessary force is used, a hole will not
be made quickly.
On the contrary, the edge of the drill will be damaged.
This will decrease operational effi ciency and shorten the
life of this tool.
CAUTION
Do not expose the motor to water as it may cause motor
malfunction and electric shock.
5. To use the driving wood screws (FD10VB)
(1) Driver bit
○ For driving a slotted head wood screw, the driver bit
detaches easily. So use cross-recessed head wood
screws as often as possible.
○ Select a driver bit matching the cross-recessed and the
slotted groove of the wood screw.
(2) Pilot hole
If a pilot hole is made with a drill a little smaller than the
diameter of the wood screw, the lumber will not be split
and the wood screw will be driven with ease.
(3) Driving operation
Put the wood screw lightly in the pilot hole, apply the bit to
the screw head groove, turn on the switch and drive the
screw.
6. Caution to be taken immediately after operation
When placing the drill in dusty places before the rotating
parts has stopped completely, make sure the machine
does not suck in dust and swarf.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
CAUTION
Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the plug during
maintenance and inspection.
1. Inspecting the drill bits and driver bit
Since use of an abraded drill bit will cause motor
malfunctioning and degraded effi ciency, replace the drill
bit with a new one or resharpening without delay when
abrasion is noted. If you use a driver bit of which point
is worn or broken, it will be dangerous since it slips. So
replace it with a new one.
2. Inspecting the mounting screws
Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that
they are properly tightened. Should any of the screws be
loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so could
result in serious hazard.
3. Servicing
Consult a Hitachi Authorized Service Center in the event
of power tool failure.
4. Service parts list
A: Item No.
B: Code No.
C: No. Used
D: Remarks
CAUTION
Repair, modifi cation and inspection of Hitachi Power
Tools must be carried out by a Hitachi Authorized Service
Center.
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This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the tool to
the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when requesting
repair or other maintenance.
In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the
safety regulations and standards prescribed in each
country must be observed.
MODIFICATION
Hitachi Power Tools are constantly being improved
and modifi ed to incorporate the latest technological
advancements.
Accordingly, some parts (i.e. code numbers and/or
design) may be changed without prior notice.
NOTE
Due to HITACHI's continuing program of research and
development, the specifi cations herein are subject to change
without prior notice.