Hitachi DV 20T User Manual

8. Fixing the side handle
Loosen the knob bolt on the side handle, and attach the side handle to the gear cover
in a position convenient for drilling. Match the projecting part of the handle to the
groove on the gear cover, and firmly tighten the knob bolt. To remove the side handle,
loosen the knob bolt and rotate the handle.
To attach a depth stopper on the side handle, insert the gauge into the U-shaped groove
on the side handle, adjust the position of the depth stopper in accordance with the
desired depth of the hole, and firmly tighten the knob bolt.
9. IMPACT to ROTATION changeover (Fig. 5)
The Hammer Drill can be switched from IMPACT (impact plus rotation) to ROTATION
(rotation only) by sliding the change plate. When boring concrete, stone, tile or similar
hard materials, sliding the change plate to IMPACT side. The drill head impacts against
the material while continuing to rotate.
When boring metal, wood or plastic or tightening the screw, sliding the change plate
to ROTATION side. The drill rotates as an ordinary electric drill.
CAUTION
O Do not use the Hammer Drill in the IMPACT function if the material can be bored by
rotation only. Such action will not only reduce drill efficiency, but may also damage
the drill tip.
O The change plate may not slide smoothly when changing from hammer drill mode to
drill mode (Fig. 5).
In this case, switch ON and operate
The spindle shaft will then be pushed
smoothly.
10. High-speed/Low-speed changeover
Fig. 6 (DV20V2-DV20V3DV20T)
machine for few seconds,
forward, and the change plate can be moved
To change speed, rotate the gear shift dial
as indicated by the arrow in Fig. 6. The
numeral "1" engraved on the drill body
denotes low speed, the numeral "2” denotes
high speed.
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Hitachi DV 20T Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	DV 20T
Category	Drill
Language	English