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c)

Use power tools only with specifically 

designated battery packs.

Use of any other battery packs may create a risk 

of injury and 

fi 

re.

d)

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away 

from other metal objects like paper clips, 

coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small 

metal objects that can make a connection 

from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause 

burns or a 

fi 

re.

e)

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be 

ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If 

contact accidentally occurs, 

fl 

ush with water. 

If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek 

medical help.

Liquid ejected from the battery may cause 

irritation or burns.

6)

Service

a)

Have your power tool serviced by a quali

fi 

ed 

repair person using only identical replacement 

parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is 

maintained.

PRECAUTION

Keep children and in

fi 

rm persons away.

When not in use, tools should be stored out of reach of 

children and in

fi 

rm persons.

PRECAUTIONS

FOR

CORDLESS

DRIVER

DRILL

1

.

  Always charge the battery at a temperature of 10°C – 

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°C – 25°C

.

2

.

  When one charging is completed, leave the charger for 

about 15 minutes before the next charging of battery

.

Do not charge more than two batteries consecutively

.

3

.

  Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for connecting 

the rechargeable battery

.

4

.

 Never disassemble the rechargeable battery and 

charger

.

5

.

 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

.

6

.

  Do not dispose of the battery in 

fi

 re

.

If the battery is burnt, it may explode

.

7

.

 When drilling in wall, 

fl

 oor or ceiling, check for buried 

electric power cord, etc

.

8

.

  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

.

9

.

  Using an exhausted battery will damage the charger

.

10

.

 Do not insert object into the air ventilation slots of the 

charger

.

Inserting metal objects or in

fl

 ammables into the charger 

air ventilation slots will result in electrical shock hazard or 

damaged charger

.

11

.

 Do not move the charger by pulling it by the cord

.

 Doing 

so may lead to damage

.

12

.

 When mounting a bit into the keyless chuck, tighten the 

sleeve adequately

.

 If the sleeve is not tight, the bit may 

slip or fall out, causing injury

.

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER

TOOL

Model

DS9DVC

DS12DVC

No-load speed (Low/High)

0 – 260 / 0 – 1150 /min

0 – 350 / 0 – 1400 /min

Capacity

Drilling

Wood

(Thickness 18 mm)

21 mm

24 mm

Metal

(Thickness 1

.

6 mm)

Steel: 10 mm

Aluminum: 12 mm

Steel: 12 mm

Aluminum: 15 mm

Driving

Machine screw

6 mm

6 mm

Wood screw

5

.

8 mm (diameter) × 45 mm (length)

(Requires a pilot hole)

5

.

8 mm (diameter) × 45 mm (length)

(Requires a pilot hole)

Rechargeable battery

BCC912: Ni-Cd 9

.

6 V (1

.

2 Ah 8 cells) BCC1212: Ni-Cd 12 V (1

.

2 Ah 10 cells)

Weight

1

.

2 kg

1

.

3 kg

CHARGER

Model

UC18YK

UC9SF

UC12SF

Charging voltage 7

.

2 – 18 V

9

.

6 V

12 V

Weight

0

.

35 kg

0

.

6 kg

0

.

6 kg

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