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Table 4 Examples of tightening mode selector function settings
Rotation speed
selector switch
Shift knob
Low 1 Low 2 Medium High
LOW
(Slow)
Tightening small diameter machine screws,
tapping screws, etc.
Tightening wood screws, drilling large
diameter holes, etc.
HIGH
(Fast)
Drilling small diameter holes, etc.
Slow
Fast
5. The scope and suggestions for uses
The usable scope for various types of work based on the
mechanical structure of this unit is shown in Table 5.
CAUTION
○ The selection examples shown in Table 6 should be
considered as general standard. As diff erent types of
tightening screws and diff erent materials to be tightened
are used in actual works proper adjustments are naturally
necessary.
○ When using the driver drill with a machine screw at HIGH
(high speed), a screw may damage or a bit may loose
due to the tightening torque is too strong. Use the driver
drill at LOW (low speed) when using a machine screw.
Table 5
Work Suggestions
Drilling
Wood
Use for drilling purpose.Steel
Aluminum
Driving
Machine screw Use the bit or socket matching the screw diameter.
Wood screw Use after drilling a pilot hole.
6. How to select tightening torque and rotational speed
Table 6
Use
Clutch Dial
Position
Rotating speed selection (Position of the shift knob)
LOW (Low speed) HIGH (High speed)
Driving
Machine screw 1 – 22
For 4 mm or smaller diameter
screws.
For 6 mm or smaller diameter
screws.
Wood screw
1 –
For 8 mm or smaller nominal
diameter screws.
For 4.8 mm or smaller nominal
diameter screws.
Drilling
Wood
For 65 mm or smaller diameters.
(DS18DSBL)
For 24 mm or smaller diameters.
For 50 mm or smaller diameters.
(DS14DBL)
Metal
For drilling with a metal working
drill bit.
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