Prior To Operation - Hitachi W 6VM Handling Instructions Manual

PRIOR TO OPERATION

1. Power source
Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms
to the power requirements specifi ed on the product
nameplate.
2. Power switch
Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position.
If the plug is connected to a power receptacle while
the power switch is in the ON position, the power tool
will start operating immediately, which could cause a
serious accident.
3. Extension cord
When the work area is removed from the power source,
use an extension cord of suffi cient thickness and rated
capacity. The extension cord should be kept as short as
practicable.
4. Confi rm the direction of bit rotation (Fig. 1)
The bit rotates clockwise (viewed from the rear side)
when the reversing switch lever is set to the "R" side
position. When the lever is set to the "L" side position,
the bit rotates counterclockwise and can be used to
loosen and remove screws.
L
5. Adjusting the tightening depth (Fig. 2)
The tightening depth can be adjusted by turning locator
right and left click feeling.
Sub-Stopper (B)
(1) For hex-head screws:
Mount a hex-head screw on the hex-socket and set the
distance between the sub-stopper end and the screw
head neck to 1–1.5 mm, as shown in Fig. 3.
Hex. head screw
4
R side
R
Lever
Fig. 1
Locator
Gear cover
Fig. 2
1 - 1.5 mm
Sub-Stopper (B)
Fig. 3
(2) For drywall screws:
Mount a drywall screw on the bit, and set the distance
between the sub-stopper end and the screw head to
1.5–2 mm, as shown in Fig. 4.
Drywall screw Sub-Stopper (F)
(3) For cross-recessed self-drilling screws:
Mount a self-drilling screw on the bit, and set the
distance between the sub-stopper end and the screw
head bottom to 1–1.5 mm, as shown in Fig. 5.
Self-drilling screw
Sub-Stopper (F)
6. Mounting the bit
For details, refer to the item "Mounting and dismounting
the bit".
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE HEX-
SOCKET OR THE BIT
1. Dismounting the hex-socket (Fig. 6)
(1) While rotating the Sub-Stopper pull it out from the
locator.
(2) Remove the hex-socket, hold it with the opposite side of
bit by hand or vise and pull out the bit with pliers.
Sub-Stopper (B)
Magnetic hex. socket
2. Dismounting the bit (Fig. 7)
Remove sub-stopper (G) as the same manner of hex-
head socket and remove the bit holder, then pull out the
bit with pliers.
1.5 - 2 mm
Fig. 4
1 - 1.5 mm
Fig. 5
Fig. 6