Hitachi DH 18DBL Handling Instructions Manual page 37

○ Dump particles after every two or three holes when drilling.
○ Please replace the drill bit after removing dust collector (B).
5. Selecting the driver bit
Screw heads or bits will be damaged unless a bit
appropriate for the screw diameter is employed to
drive in the screws.
6. Confi rm the direction of bit rotation (Fig. 11)
The bit rotates clockwise (viewed from the rear side)
by pushing the R-side of the push button. (Fig. 11)
The L-side of the push button is pushed to turn the bit
counterclockwise.
CAUTION
The push button cannot be switched while the
power tool is turning. To switch the push button, stop the power tool, then set the
push button.
7. About Remaining Battery Indicator
When pressing the remaining battery indicator
switch, the remaining battery indicator lamp lights
and the battery remaining power can be checked.
(Fig. 12)
When releasing your fi nger from the remaining
battery indicator switch, the remaining battery
indicator lamp goes off . The Table 4 shows the
state of remaining battery indicator lamp and the
battery remaining power.
State of lamp
As the remaining battery indicator shows somewhat diff erently depending on ambient
temperature and battery characteristics, read it as a reference.
Table 4
The battery remaining power is enough.
The battery remaining power is a half.
The battery remaining power is nearly empty.
Re-charge the battery soonest possible.
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Remaining battery
indicator switch
Battery Remaining Power
English
Push button
Fig. 11
Remaining battery
indicator lamp
Fig. 12