FDS 12DV - Drill HITACHI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Cordless Drill/Driver
Brand	Hitachi
Model	FDS 12DV
Voltage	12V
Chuck Type	Keyless
Chuck Capacity	0.8 - 10 mm
Max Torque	28 Nm
No Load Speed	0 - 600 rpm (variable)
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity	1.5 Ah
Charger Included	Yes
Weight (with battery)	1.2 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH)	210 x 65 x 165 mm
Variable Speed Trigger	Yes
Reversible Rotation	Yes
LED Light	Yes
Belt Clip Included	Yes
Soft Grip Handle	Yes
Warranty Period	2 years
Repairability Index	7/10

Frequently Asked Questions - FDS 12DV HITACHI

What type of battery does the Hitachi FDS 12DV use?

The Hitachi FDS 12DV uses a 12V lithium-ion battery, typically with a capacity of 1.5Ah. Always use genuine Hitachi batteries for optimal performance and safety.

How do I charge the battery for the FDS 12DV?

Place the battery onto the included charger until it clicks into place. The charger LED will indicate charging status. A full charge takes about 30-60 minutes. Avoid overcharging.

Is the chuck keyless?

Yes, the Hitachi FDS 12DV features a keyless chuck. You can tighten or loosen the chuck by hand, making bit changes quick and tool-free.

What is the maximum drilling capacity in wood and metal?

The maximum drilling capacity is approximately 20 mm in wood and 10 mm in metal. Always use appropriate bits and apply steady pressure.

Does the drill have a speed control?

Yes, the FDS 12DV has a variable speed trigger that allows you to adjust the speed from 0 to 600 rpm for precise control depending on the material.

Can I use the drill for screwdriving?

Absolutely. The FDS 12DV is a drill/driver. It has a reversible function and adjustable clutch settings (torque) to prevent stripping screws.

How do I clean and maintain the FDS 12DV?

Keep the ventilation slots clean and free of dust. Wipe the exterior with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents. Regularly check the chuck for debris. Store in a dry place.

What safety precautions should I take?

Always wear safety goggles and hearing protection. Ensure the drill is unplugged (or battery removed) when changing bits. Do not force the tool. Use the auxiliary handle if included.

Are replacement parts available?

Yes, Hitachi offers spare parts such as batteries, chargers, chucks, and brushes. Check the manual or contact Hitachi service for specific part numbers.

What is the weight of the drill?

The weight of the Hitachi FDS 12DV with the battery is approximately 1.2 kg, making it lightweight and easy to handle for extended use.

USER MANUAL FDS 12DV HITACHI

BATTERIDRIVEN SKRUVIDRAGARE/BORR BATTERIDREVET

BOREMASKINE / SKRUETREÆKKER

OPPLADBAR BATTERIDREVET

BORMASKIN / SKRUTREKKER PARISTOKÄYTTÖINEN RUUVAIN-PORA CORDLESS DRIVER DRILL

Variable speed

FDS 12DV

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Read through carefully and understand these instructions before use.

Bruksanvisning

Brugsanvisning

Bruksanvisning

Käyttöohjeet

Handling Instructions

The exploded assembly drawing should be used only for authorized service center.

Item No.	Part Name
1 Name Plate
2 —	Driver Bit 4MM 50L
3 Housing (A) · (B) Set
4 Tapping Screw (W/Flange) D3×14
5 Bit Holder (B)
6 Strap
7 Flat Hd. Screw (Left Hand) M5×20
8 Drill Chuck 10TLRD-N
9 Cap
10 Spring Holder
11 Spring
12 Thrust Plate
13 Steel Ball
14 Spindle • Gear Set
15 Shift Arm
16 Shift Knob
17 Shift Spring
18 Tapping Screw D3×8
19 Bit Holder (A)
20 +Driver Bit No.2 50L
21 Motor
22 Switch
23 HITACHI Label
24 Mark Plate
25 FT Screw M3×10
26 Fin Ass'y
27 Terminal
28 Battery FEB12
501 Case
502 Charger (Model UC12SC)

Parts are subject to possible modification without notice due to improvements.

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1	Unppladdningsbart batteri Genopladeligt batteri Oppladbart batteri
2	Lås smæklås Sperrehake
3	Dra ut Træk ud Dra ut
4	Passa in Ilæg Sett i
5	Handtag Håndtag Håndtak
6	Tryck Tryk Skyv
7	Passa in Ilæg Sett i
8	Signallampa Kontrollampe Pilot-lys
9	Hål för iläggning av det Hul til tilslutning af det Hull for tilkopling av det uppladdningsbara batteriet opladelige batteri oppladbare batteriet
10	Reverserströmställare	Skiftekontakt	Strømbryter
A	Startomkopplare	Aftrækkerkontakt	Startbryter
B	Friläge	Neutral stilling	Nøytral posisjon
C	Borrsockel	Kappe	Hette
D	Vit linje	Hvid linie	Hvit linje
E	Borrläge (###)	Boremærkning (###)	Bormerke (###)
J	Svag åtdragningskraft	Svag	Svak
G	Stark åtdragningskraft	Stærk	Sterk
H	Hastighetsomkopplare	Omskifterknap	Omskifterbryter
I	Låg hastighet	Lav hastighed	Lav hastighet
J	Hög hastighet	Høj hastighed	høy hastighet
K	Ring	Ring	Ring
L	Chuckhylas	Muffe	Muffe
M	Dra åt Fastgøre	Stramme
N	Lossa	Løsne Løsne
O	Skruvdragarspets	Skruetrækkerbits	Skrutrekkerbits
P	Lägena (R) (höger) och (L) (väster)	(R) og (L) afmærkning	(R) og (L) merker

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1. Krysskruvdragarspets

Spets Nr.	Skruvstorlek
No 2	3 - 5 mm

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1. Plussbits

VEDLIKEHOLD OG INSPEKSJON

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1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

2. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't expose power tools and charger to rain. Don't use power tools and charger in damp or wet locations. And keep work area well lit.
   Never use power tools and charger near flammable or explosive materials.
   Do not use tool and charger in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

3. Keep children away. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.

4. Store idle tools and charger. When not in use, tools and charger should be stored in dry, high or locked-up place—out of reach of children. Store tools and charger in a place in which the temperature is less than 40° C.

5. Don't force tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

6. Use right tool. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.

7. Wear proper apparel. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoor.

8. Use safety glasses with most tools. Also face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.

9. Don't abuse cord. Never carry charger by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.

10. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

11. Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

12. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

13. When the charger is not in use or when being maintained and inspected, disconnect its power cord of the charger from the receptacle.

14. Remove chuck wrenches and wrenches. Form habit of checking to see that wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

15. Avoid accidental starting. Don't carry tool with finger on switch.

16. Always use only the specified charger. Never use a charger other than that spaced to prevent danger.

17. Use only genuine HITACHI replacement parts.

18. Do not use power tools for applications other than those specified in the Handling Instructions.

19. To ensure the designed operational integrity of power tools and charger, do not remove installed covers or screws.

20. Consult an authorized Service Center in the event of power tool and charger failure.

21. Always use the charger at the voltage specified on the name plate.

22. Do not touch movable parts or accessories unless the power source has been disconnected.

23. Always charge the battery before use.

24. Never use a battery other than that specified. Do not connect a usual dry cell, a rechargeable battery other than that specified or a car battery to the power tool.

25. Do not use any transformer containing a booster.
26. Do not charge the battery from an engine electric generator or DC power supply.
27. Always charge indoors. As the charger and battery heat-up slightly during charging, charge the battery in a place not exposed to direct sunlight, which has low humidity and is well ventilated.
28. When working in a high place, pay attention to activities below. Before commencing, ensure that there are no people below.

PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS DRIVER DRILL

1. Always charge the battery at a temperature of 10 – 40°C. A temperature of less than 10°C will result in over charging which is dangerous. The battery cannot be charged at a temperature higher than 40°C. The most suitable temperature for charging is that of 20 – 25°C.
2. Do not use the charger continuously. When one charging is completed, leave the charger for about 15 minutes before the next charging of battery.

3. Do not charge the battery for more that 2 hour. The battery will be fully charged in about 1 hour and charging should be stopped when 1 hour has elapsed from commencement. Disconnect the charger power cord from the receptacle.

4. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for connecting the rechargeable battery.

5. Never disassemble the rechargeable battery and charger.
6. Never short-circuit the rechargeable battery. Short-circuiting the battery will cause a great electric current and overheat. It results in burn or damage to the battery.
7. Do not dispose of the battery in fire. If the battery is burnt, it may explode.
8. When drilling in wall, floor or ceiling, check for buried electric power cord, etc.
9. Bring the battery to the shop from which it was purchased as soon as the post-charging battery life becomes too short for practical use. Do not dispose of the exhausted battery.
10. Using an exhausted battery will damage the charger.
11. Do not insert object into the air ventilation slots of the charger. Inserting metal objects or inflammables into the charger air ventilation slots will result in electrical shock hazard or damaged charger.
12. When mounting a bit into the keyless chuck, tighten the sleeve adequately. If the sleeve is not tight, the bit may slip or come off, causing injury.

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER TOOL

Model FDS12DV
No-load speed (Low/High)			0 – 290/0 – 900/min.
Capacity	Drilling	Wood 18 mm
		Metal Steel: 10	mm, Aluminum: 10 mm
	Driving	Machine screw	6 mm
		Wood screw	5.5 mm (diameter) · 63 mm (length) (There is a pilot hole)
Rechargeable battery (FEB12) Ni-Cd			battery, 12 V
Weight			1.6 kg

CHARGER

Model	UC12SC
Charging time	Approx. 1 hour (at 20°C)
Charging voltage	12 V
Weight	1.4 kg

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

FDS12DV
	∞ Plus driver bit (No. 2×50L) ...........1
	∞ Minus driver bit (4mm ×50L) ...........1
	√ Charger (UC12SC) ...........1
	√ Plastic case ...........1

Standard accessories are subject to change without notice.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (sold separately)

1. Battery (FEB12)

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1. Plus driver bit

Bit No. Screw	size
No. 2 3-5 mm

1. Minus driver bit

a Screw size
0.8 mm 4 mm

1. Hexagon socket (for nuts and bolts)

Socket No. Screw size
7	4
8	5
10 6 mm

Optional accessories are subject to change without notice.

APPLICATIONS

○Driving and removing of machine screws, wood screws, tapping screws, etc.
○Drilling of various metals.
○Drilling of various woods.

BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Battery removal

Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latch to remove the battery (see Figs. 1 and 2).

CAUTION

Never short-circuit the battery.

1. Battery installation

Insert the battery while observing its polarities (see Fig. 2).

CHARGING

Before using the driver drill, charge the battery as follows.

1. Insert the battery in the charger.

Position the battery so that the nameplate faces toward the nameplate of the charger and press in the battery until it comes into contact with the bottom surface. (See Figs. 1 and 3)

1. Connect the charger power cord to the receptacle. Connecting the power cord will turn on the charger (the pilot lamp lights up).

CAUTION

If the pilot lamp does not light up pull out the power cord from the receptacle and check the battery mounting condition.

About 1 hour is required to fully charge the battery at a temperature of about 20°C . The pilot lamp goes off to indicate that the battery is fully charged.

NOTE

The charging time may very depending on the ambient temperature and input power supply voltage conditions.

The example of the relationship between the input power supply voltage and the charging time is shown in Fig. 11.

The charging time decreases if the ambient temperature and input power supply voltage are high and increases when they are low.

Fig. 11 Relationship Between Input Power Supply Voltage and Charging Time

CAUTION

If the battery is heated due to direct sunlight, etc., just after operation, the charger pilot lamp may not light up. At that time cool the battery first, then start charging.

1. Disconnect the charger power cord from the receptacle.
2. Hold the charger firmly and pull out the battery.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

1. Setting up and checking the work environment

Check if the work environment is suitable by following the precautions.

HOW TO USE

CAUTION:

Before installing batteries, make sure that the reversing switch is in neutral position. (See Fig. 4.)

1. Confirm the cap position (see Fig. 5)

The tightening power of this unit can be adjusted according to the cap position, at which the cap is set.

(1) For using the unit as a screw driver, set the cap white line to one of the numerals "1" to "5" on the outer frame.
(2) For use as a drill, set the white line at the drill mark "◀◀◀" (see Fig. 5).

CAUTION

○Set the cap white line at one of either the numerals or drill marks.

2. Tlightening power adjustment

(1) Tightening power

Tightening power should correspond in its intensity to the screw diameter. When too strong power is used, the screw head may be broken or be injured. Be sure to adjust the cap position according to the screw diameter.

(2) Tightening power indication

Tightening power should be changed according to the screw type and the materials to be tightened. Guidance of the tightening power is indicated on the outer frame of this unit with numerals “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” and “5”. The minimum power is from “1” position and bigger numerals are stronger power than smaller numerals (see Fig. 5).

(3) How to adjust the tightening power

Rotate the cap and set to one of the numerals. Adjust the power by cap rotation in such a way that when the power is too strong, set to the next smaller numeral and set to the next larger numeral when too weak.

CAUTION

○The motor rotation may be locked to cease while the unit is used as a drill. While operating the driver drill, take care not to lock the motor.
○Too long hammering may cause the screw broken due to excessive tightening force.

3. Change rotation speed

Operate the shift knob to change the rotation speed. Move the shift knob in the direction of the arrow (see Figs. 6 and 7).
When the shift knob is set to "L", the drill rotates at a low speed. When set to "H", the drill rotates at a high speed.

CAUTION

○When changing the rotation speed with the shift knob, confirm that the switch is off. Changing the speed while the motor is rotating will damage the gears.
When setting the shift knob to “H” (high speed) and the position of the cap is “4” or “5”, it may happen that the clutch does not engage and that the motor is locked. In such a case, please set the shift knob to “L” (low speed).
○If the motor is locked, immediately turn the power off. If the motor is locked for a while, the motor or battery may be burnt out.

4. 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 1.

Table 1

Work Usable range		Suggestions
Drilling	Wood: 18 mm	Use for drilling purpose.
	Steel: 10 mm
	Aluminum: 10 mm
Driving	Machine screw: 6 mm	Use the bit and socketmatching the screw diameter.
	Nut: 5 mm
	Wood screw: 5.5 mm (diameter) · 63 mm (length)	Use after drilling a preparatory hole.

5. How to select tightening power and rotation speed

Table 2

Use		Cap Position	Rotating speed selection (Position of the shift knob)
				H(High speed)L(Low speed)
Driving	Machine screw	1-5	For 4 mm or smaller diameter screws.	for 5 mm or larger diameter screws.
	Wood screw	1-5	For 3.5 mm or smaller nominal diameter screws.	For 3.8 mm or larger nominal diameter screws.
Drilling	Wood		For 10 mm or larger diameters.	For 10 mm or smaller diameters.
	Metal		For drilling with a metal working drill bit.	——

CAUTION

The selection examples shown in Table 2 should be utilized as a general standard. As different types of tightening screws and different materials to be tightened are used in actual works, proper adjustments are naturally necessary.

6. Mounting and dismounting of the bit.

(1) Mounting the bit

After inserting a driver bit, etc. into the keyless drill chuck, firmly grasp the ring and tighten the sleeve by turning it toward the right (in the clockwise direction as viewed from the front). (See Fig. 8)

○If the sleeve becomes loose during operation, tighten it further. The tightening force becomes stronger when the sleeve is tightened additionally.

(2) Dismounting the bit

Firmly grasp the ring and loosen the sleeve by turning it toward the left (in the counterclockwise direction as viewed from the front). (See Fig. 8)

CAUTION:

When it is no longer possible to loosen the sleeve, use a vise or similar instrument to secure the bit. Set the clutch mode between 1 and 3 and then turn the sleeve to the loose side (left side) while operating the clutch. It should be easy now to loosen the sleeve.

NOTE

○There is a plus driver bit and a minus driver bit on both sides of the main unit. The bits can be removed by pulling them forward. After using the bits, make sure to firmly attach them to the main unit again. (Fig. 9)

7. Confirm that the battery is mounted correctly.

8. Check the rotation direction

When the reversing switch is set to (R), the drill rotates clockwise when viewed from the drill rear. When set to (L), the drill rotates counterclockwise (see Fig. 10). (The (L) and (R) marks are provided on the body.)

CAUTION:

○Make sure to firmly switch the reversing switch. If it is not switched firmly, the drill may not rotate even if the switch is turned on.

9. Switch operation

When the trigger switch is depressed, the tool rotates. When the trigger is released, the tool stops.

○The rotational speed of the drill can be controlled by varying the amount that the trigger switch is pulled. Speed is low when the trigger switch is pulled slightly and increases as the trigger switch is pulled more.

NOTE

A peep sound may be produced when the motor is about to rotate; This is only a noise, not a machine failure.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

1. Inspecting the tool

Since use of a dull tool will degrade efficiency and cause possible motor malfunction, sharpen or replace the tool as soon as abrasion is noted.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Storage

Store the driver drill in a place in which the temperature is less than 40° C and out of reach of children.

NOTE

Due to HITACHI's continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without prior notice.

Information concerning airborne noise and vibration

The measure values were determined according to EN50144.

The typical A-weighted sound pressure level does not exceed 70 dB (A).

Wear ear protection.

The typical weighted root mean square acceleration value does not exceed 2.5 m/s ⁴ .

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