INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CORDLESS DRIVER DRILL Variable speed MODEL FDS 10DVA WARNING: Improper and unsafe use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily injury! This manual contains important information about product safety. Please read and understand this manual before operating the power tool.
— CONTENTS — Page IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..................3 MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS ................3 SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ALL POWER TOOLS ..............4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE CORDLESS DRIVER DRILL ..........IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER ................7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER .......
WARNINGS on the power tool and in this Instruction Manual. Never use this power tool in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI, unless you first confirm that the planned use will be safe for you and others.
SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ALL POWER TOOLS WARNING: Death or serious bodily injury could result from improper or unsafe use of power tools. To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety instructions: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS NEVER TOUCH MOVING PARTS. Never place your hands, fingers or other body parts near the tool’s moving parts.
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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visitors contact tool. All visitors should be kept safely away from work area. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.
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Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly dampened with soapy water. USE ONLY AUTHENTIC HITACHI REPLACEMENT PARTS. Replacement parts not manufactured by Hitachi may void your warranty and can lead to malfunction and resulting injuries. Authentic Hitachi parts are...
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. 3. To reduce risk of injury, charge HITACHI rechargeable battery type FEB9. Other type of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
UC9SC battery charger, be sure to read all instructions and cautionary statements on it, the battery and in this manual. REMEMBER: USE ONLY HITACHI BATTERY TYPE FEB9. OTHER TYPES OF BATTER- IES MAY BURST AND CAUSE INJURY!
1. NEVER disassemble the battery. 2. NEVER incinerate the battery, even if it is damaged or is completely worn out. The battery can explode in a fire. 3. NEVER short-circuit the battery. 4. NEVER insert any objects into the battery charger’s air vents. Electric shock or damage to the battery charger may result.
Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attach- ments that differ from those on your own power tool. MODEL FDS10DVA: with charger and case NAME OF PARTS 1. Cordless Driver Drill (FDS10DVA) Nameplate...
The use of any other attachment or accessory can be danger- ous and could cause injury or mechanical damage. STANDARD ACCESSORIES FDS10DVA (1HCK) 1 Phillips bit (No. 2) ........1 (Code No. 308510) 2 Slotted bit (5/32'' (4 mm)) ......1 (Code No.
4. Hexagon socket (Various socket for 5/32" (4mm), 3/16" (5mm) and 15/64" (6mm) bolts) Fig. 7 NOTE: Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the HITACHI. APPLICATIONS Use as a drill Drilling of soft steel, wood, plastic and aluminum materials. Use as a screwdriver Tightening and loosening of machine screws, wood screws and tapping screws.
When the pilot lamp does not go off even if more than four hour has passed after start of the charging, stop the charging and contact your HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
4. Disconnect battery charger from the receptacle. CAUTION: Do not pull the plug out of the receptacle by pulling on the cord. Make sure to grasp the plug when removing from receptacle to avoid damag- ing cord. 5. Remove the battery from the battery charger. Supporting the battery charger with hand, pull out the battery from the battery charger.
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(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. 10) 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.
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The motor stops during operation, or will not turn, check battery strength and charge if necessary. If motor still does not operate, the motor may be burnt. Consult your authorized Hitachi Service Center. 7. High speed–Low speed changeover (Fig. 13) The shift knob controls the drill speed.
Low Speed Side High Speed Side Shift Knob Shift Knob Fig. 13 CAUTION: Never change drill speed while motor is operating. Turn the drill “off” before adjusting the shift knob. To ensure the engagement of the gear, push the shift knob to the end. (Fig. 13) 8.
NOTE The numbers shown in Table 2 are references and vary according to type and hardness of material to be drilled or screwed and sharpness of drill bit. HOW TO SELECT TIGHTENING POWER AND SPEED Table 3 Speed (shift knob position) position Low speed High speed...
All quality power tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of wear from normal use. To assure that only authorized replacement parts will be used, all service and repairs must be performed by a HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, ONLY.
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Parts are subject to change without Item Part Name any obligation on the part of the HITACHI due to improvements. Nameplate Driver Bit 4MM 50L Housing (A)·(B) Set Tapping Screw (W/Flange) D3 14 Bit Holder (B) Strap Flat Hd. Screw (Left Hnd)
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Please contact HITACHI KOKI U.S.A. LTD. at 1-800-59-TOOLS (toll free), or HITACHI AUTHORIZED POWER TOOL NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE RE- SERVICE CENTER regarding COLLEC- CYCLED OR TION. DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Nippon Bldg., 6-2, Ohtemachi 2-chome Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100, Japan Code No. C99067362...