Before Use; Prior To Operation - Hitachi DH 18DSL Manual De Instrucciones

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When the pilot lamp flikers rapidly in red (at 0.2–
second intervals), check for and take out any
foreign objects in the charger's battery installation
hole. If there are no foreign objects, it is probable
that the battery or charger is malfunctioning. Take
it to your authorized Service Center.

BEFORE USE

Check the work area to make sure that it is clear of debris
and clutter.
Clear the area of unnecessary personnel. Ensure that
lighting and ventilation is adequate.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

1. Mounting the drill bit (Fig. 5, 6)
CAUTION:
To prevent accidents, make sure to turn the switch
off.
NOTE:
When using tools such as drill bits, etc., make sure
to use the genuine parts designated by our company.
(1) Clean the shank portion of the drill bit.
(2) Insert the drill bit in a twisting manner into the tool
holder until it latches itself. (Fig. 5)
The grip need not be adjusted during bit installation.
(3) Check the latching by pulling on the drill bit.
(4) To remove the drill bit, fully pull the grip in the
direction of the arrow and pull out the drill bit.
Front cap
Part of SDS-plus
Drill bit
shank
Part of SDS-plus
Drill bit
shank
Grip
Fig. 5
Grip
Fig. 6
2. Confirm that the battery is mounted correctly.
3. Installation of dust cup or dust collector (B)
(Optional accessories) (Fig. 7, Fig. 8)
When using a rotary hammer for upward drilling
operations attach a dust cup or a dust collector (B)
to collect dust or particles for easy operation.
Installing the dust cup
Use the dust cup by attaching to the drill bit as
shown in Fig. 7.
When using a bit which has big diameter, enlarge
the center hole of the dust cup with this rotary
hammer.
Installing dust collector (B)
When using dust collector (B), insert dust collector
(B) from the tip of the bit by aligning it to the groove
on the grip. (Fig. 8)
Dust cup
Dust
collector (B)
CAUTION:
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The dust cup and dust collector (B) are for
exclusive use of concrete drilling work. Do not use
them for wood or metal drilling work.
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Insert dust collector (B) completely into the chuck
part of the main unit.
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When turning the rotary hammer on while dust
collector (B) is detached from a concrete surface,
dust collector (B) will rotate together with the drill
bit. Make sure to turn on the switch after pressing
dust cup on the concrete surface. When using dust
English
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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