Hitachi DS 18DFL - Compact and Lightweight; 22-Stage Adjustable Clutch

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DS 14DFL
(BCL1415)
4-1. Selling Point Descriptions
4-1-1. Compact and lightweight
The Models DS 18DFL and DS 14DFL are more compact and lightweight than the current Models DS 18DVF3
and DS 14DVF3. (Table 1)
4-1-2. 22-stage adjustable clutch (Max. clutch torque 5.9 N•m)
The torque can be set finely thanks to the adoption of the 22 clutch positions to improve the operability (see
Table 1).
* There may be difference in operation depending on the screw shapes and workpieces.
Perform a test before actual driving.
Clutch dial position
1
4
10
13
19
22
Tightening torque
1.0 0.5 N
•
m {10 5 kgf
•
cm}
1.7 0.6 N
•
m {17 6 kgf
•
cm}
3.1 0.7 N
•
m {31 7 kgf
•
cm}
3.8 0.8 N
•
m {38 8 kgf
•
cm}
5.2 0.9 N
•
m {53 9 kgf
•
cm}
5.9 1.0 N
•
m {60 10 kgf
•
cm}
Table 2
The Model DS 14DFL is 0.2 kg lighter and 8 mm shorter than the current Model DS 14DVF3.
The Model DS 18DFL is 0.3 kg lighter and 9 mm shorter than the current Model DS 18DVF3.
Table 1
Weight (kg)
Overall height (mm)
DS 18DFL
(BCL1815)
DS 14DVF3
(EB1414S)
DS 18DVF3
(EB1814SL)
1.6
221
2.0
233
1.7
224
1.8
229
Model name
(Standard battery model)
4-1-3. Soft grip handle
The handle is widely covered with soft-touch elastomer (rubber-like soft resin). It is slip-resistant and securely fits
in the palm of a hand even if the gripping hand sweats.