Please keep this manual available for others before they use 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 HAMMER DRILL........................................... 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER .............................................................................. 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER ............................. 8 DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED BATTERY ....................................................... 9 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MODEL .................................................................................................................. 10 NAME OF PARTS .................................................................................................. 10 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................. 11 ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................... 12 APPLICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 13 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION METHOD OF BATTERY ................................. 14 CHARGING METHOD ........................................................................................... 14 BEFORE USE ......................................................................................................... 17 OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 17 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION..................................................................... 19 STORAGE .............................................................................................................. 19 SERVICE AND REPAIRS ....................................................................................... 19 PARTS LIST ........................................................................................................... 20 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read and understand all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and warnings in the Instruction Manual before operating or maintaining this power tool. Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures. Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections which contain the operation and maintenance instructions. Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by 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. The warranty of this power tool is separately packed. Before using this power tool, make sure to thoroughly read and understand the content of the warranty. MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in serious personal injury. CAUTION indicates a hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in moderate personal injury, or could cause machine damage. NOTE emphasizes essential information. 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 1. NEVER TOUCH MOVING PARTS. Never place your hands, fingers or other body parts near the tool’s moving parts. 2. NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE. Never operate this tool without all guards or safety features in place and in proper working order. If maintenance or servicing requires the removal of a guard or safety feature, be sure to replace the guard or safety feature before resuming operation of the tool. 3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION. Protect yourself from flying or expelled wood chips, metal particles or other debris by using safety goggles or equivalent eye protection. Wear ear protection to protect yourself from excessive noise. 4. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry the tool with your finger near the power switch. 5. STORE TOOL PROPERLY. When not in use, the tool should be stored in a dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Lock-out the storage area. 6. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and b...