Hitachi DS 14DVC, DS 18DVC manual 17

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THE SCOPE AND SUGGESTIONS FOR USES

Table 5

Work		Clutch dial position			Suggestions
	Wood
Drilling	Steel			Use for drilling purpose.
	Aluminum
	Machine	1 – 22		Use the bit and socket matching the
Screw	screw			screw diameter.
tightening	Wood	1 –		Use after drilling a pilot hole.
	screw
HOW TO SELECT TIGHTENING TORQUE
			Table 6
Clutch dial		Tightening torque				Operation example
position
1	Approximately 9 in.-lbs. (10 kg-cm)					Machine screw
3	Approximately 15 in.-lbs. (17 kg-cm)
						tightening Screw
7	Approximately 23 in.-lbs. (26 kg-cm)					tightening for soft wood
						material
13	Approximately 35 in.-lbs. (40 kg-cm)
17	Approximately 43 in.-lbs. (49 kg-cm)					Screw tightening for
22	Approximately 52 in.-lbs. (60 kg-cm)					hard wood material
	High speed: approximately 71 in.-lbs.
			(82 kg-cm) (DS14DVC)
		approximately 106 in.-lbs.
			(122 kg-cm) (DS18DVC)			Thick screw tightening
	Low speed: approximately 302 in.-lbs.					When used as a drill.
			(347 kg-cm) (DS14DVC)
		approximately 400 in.-lbs.
			(459 kg-cm) (DS18DVC)

NOTE:

The selected content shown in Table 4 indicates the differences according to screw type, screw size and material used.

CAUTION:

●While operating the Cordless driver drill, take care not to lock the motor.

If the motor is locked, immediately turn the power off.

If the motor is locked for a while, the motor or battery will be burnt.

●Do not tighten too strongly as the screw heads will be damaged.

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