Maintenance And Inspection - Hitachi DS 14DSAL Handing Instructions

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

1. Inspecting the tool
Since use of as dull tool will degrade effi ciency and cause
possible motor malfunction, sharpen or replace the tool
as soon as 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.
4. Inspecting the carbon brushes (Fig. 16)
The motor employs carbon brushes which are
consumable parts. Since and excessively worn carbon
brush can result in motor trouble, replace the carbon
brush with new ones when it becomes worn to or near
the "wear limit". In addition, always keep carbon brushes
clean and ensure that they slide freely whthin the brush
holders.
NOTE
When replacing the carbon brush with a new one, be sure
to use the Hitachi Carbon Brush Code No. 999054.
5. Replacing carbon brushes
Take out the carbon brush by fi rst removing the brush
cap and then hooking the protrusion of the carbon brush
with a fl at head screw driver, etc., as shown in Fig. 18.
When installing the carbon brush, choose the direction
so that the nail of the carbon brush (See Fig. 17)agrees
with the contact portion outside the brush tube. Then
push it in with a fi nger as illustrated in Fig. 19. Lastly,
install the brush cap.
CAUTION
Be absolutely sure to insert the nail of the carbon brush
into the contact portion outside the brush tube. (You can
insert whichever one of the two nails provided).
Caution must be exercised since any error in this
operation can result in the deformed nail of the carbon
brush and may cause motor trouble at an early stage.
6. Cleaning on the outside
When the driver drill is stained, wipe with a soft dry cloth
or a cloth moistened with soapy water. Do not use chloric
solvents, gasoline or paint thinner, for they melt plastics.
7. Storage
Store the driver drill in a place in which the temperature is
less than 40°C and out of reach of children.
8. Service parts list
CAUTION
Repair, modifi cation and inspection of Hitachi Power
Tools must be carried out by a Hitachi Authorized Service
Center.
This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the tool to
the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when requesting
repair or other maintenance.
In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the
safety regulations and standards prescribed in each
country must be observed.
MODIFICATIONS
Hitachi Power Tools are constantly being improved
and modifi ed to incorporate the latest technological
advancements.
Accordingly, some parts may be changed without prior
notice.
NOTE
Due to HITACHI's continuing program of research and
development, the specifi cations herein are subject to
change without prior notice.
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