Lubrication; Maintenance And Inspection - Hitachi DH 24PD3 Mode D'emploi

English
(3) Drilling holes
When drilling holes, secure the main unit so that the
end of the dust-collecting adapter contacts with the
concrete surface perfectly during drilling. Dust-
collecting effectiveness is reduced if the adapter is
not in contact with the surface (see Fig. 13).
(4) Removing dust
Excessive dust in the dust bag will reduce dust-
collecting effectiveness. Remove dust from the dust
bag regularly.
Remove the dust bag from the main unit, pull out the
rail and throw away the dust and clean (see Fig. 14).
4. When not using the dust-collecting adapter
When removing the dust-collecting adapter and the
dust bag to use as a normal rotary hammer, insert
the provided cap in the hose attachment hole. (see
Fig. 15). After removing the dust bag, the air blowing
out from the attachment hole is reduced and no air
will blow onto your face.
5. Rotation only
Remove the dust-collecting adapter as it cannot be
used. Insert the provided cap in the hose attachment
hole.
This rotary hammer can be set to rotation only mode
by pressing the push button and turning the change
lever to the mark. (Fig. 16)
To drill wood or metal material using the drill chuck
and chuck adapter (optional accessories), proceed as
follows.
Installing drill chuck and chuck adapter: (Fig. 17)
(1) Attach the drill chuck to the chuck adapter.
(2) The part of the SDS-plus shank is the same as the
drill bit. Therefore, refer to the item of "Mounting the
drill bit" for attaching it.
CAUTION:
Application of force more than necessary will not
only expedite the work, but will deteriorate the tip
edge of the drill bit and reduce the service life of the
rotary hammer in addition.
Drill bits may snap off while withdrawing the rotary
hammer from the drilled hole. For withdrawing, it is
important to use a pushing motion.
Do not attempt to drill anchor holes or holes in
concrete with the machine set in the rotation only
function.
Do not attempt to use the rotary hammer in the
rotation and striking function with the drill chuck and
chuck adapter attached. This would seriously shorten
the service life of every component of the machine.
6. When driving machine screws (Fig. 18)
First, insert the bit into the socket in the end of chuck
adapter (D).
Next, mount chuck adapter (D) on the main unit
using procedures described in 4 (1), (2), (3), put the
tip of the bit in the slots in the head of the screw,
grasp the main unit and tighten the screw.
CAUTION:
Exercise care not to excessively prolong driving time,
otherwise, the screws may be damaged by excessive
force.
Apply the rotary hammer perpendicularly to the screw
head when driving the screw; otherwise, the screw
head or bit will be damaged, or driving force will not
be fully transferred to the screw.
Do not attempt to use the rotary hammer in the
rotation and striking function with the chuck adapter
and bit attached.
13
7. When driving wood screws (Fig. 18)
(1) Selecting a suitable driver bit
Employ plus-head screws, if possible, since the driver
bit easily slips off the heads of minus-head screws.
(2) Driving in wood screws
Prior to driving in wood screws, make pilot holes
suitable for them in the wooden board. Apply the bit
to the screw head grooves and gently drive the screws
into the holes.
After rotating the rotary hammer at low speed for a
while until the wood screw is partly driven into the
wood, squeeze the trigger more strongly to obtain
the optimum driving force.
CAUTION:
Exercise care in preparing a pilot hole suitable for the
wood screw taking the hardness of the wood into
consideration. Should the hole be excessively small
or shallow, requiring much power to drive the screw
into it, the thread of the wood screw may sometimes
be damaged.
8. How to use the drill bit (taper shank) and the taper
shank adapter
(1) Mount the taper shank adapter to the rotary hammer.
(Fig. 19)
(2) Mount the drill bit (taper shank) to the taper shank
adapter. (Fig. 19)
(3) Turn the switch ON, and drill a hole in prescribed
depth.
(4) To remove the drill bit (taper shank), insert the cotter
into the slot of the taper shank adapter and strike the
head of the cotter with a hammer supporting on a
rests. (Fig. 20)

LUBRICATION

Low viscosity grease is applied to this rotary hammer so
that it can be used for a long period without replacing
the grease. Please contact the nearest service center for
grease replacement when any grease is leaking form
loosened screw.
Further use of the rotary hammer with lock off grease
will cause the machine to seize up reduce the service life.
CAUTION:
A special grease is used with this machine, therefore,
the normal performance of the machine may be badly
affected by use of other grease. Please be sure to let
one of our service agents undertake replacement of
the grease.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

1. Inspecting the drill bits
Since use of a dull tool will cause motor
malfunctioning and degraded efficiency, replace the
drill bit with new ones or resharpen them without
delay when abrasion is noted.
2. Inspecting the mounting screws
Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure
that they are properly tightened. Should any of the
screws be loose, retighten them immediately. Failure
to do so could result in serious hazard.
3. Maintenance of the motor
The motor unit winding is the very "heart" of the
power tool. Exercise due care to ensure the winding
does not become damaged and/or wet with oil or
water.