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TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult your
dealer or the HiKOKI Authorized Service Center.
Symptom
Possible cause
Remedy
Tool doesn’t run
No remaining battery power
Charge the battery.
Battery isn’t securely attached.
Push in the battery until a click is heard.
Tool suddenly stopped
Tool was overburdened
Remove the cause of the overburdening.
Battery or tool overheated
Allow the tool and battery to thoroughly cool.
Tool bits
-can’t be attached
-fall o
ff
The shape of the attachment portion doesn’t
match
The chucking diameter of the keyless chuck
is 1.5 mm to 13 mm. Use a bit that falls
within the stated range.
The lock of the keyless chuck is worn
Contact a HiKOKI Authorized Service
Center and arrange to have the old keyless
chuck replaced with a new one.
Switch can’t be pulled
Forward/reverse selector button is
positioned halfway
Press the button
fi
rmly into position for the
desired direction of rotation.
Screw head slips or comes
loose.
Bit number doesn’t match with the screw
size
Install a suitable bit.
The bit is worn
Replace with a new bit.
Holes can’t be smoothly
drilled.
The drill is worn
Replace with a new drill.
Rotation speed isn’t appropriate
Adjust the rotation speed (HIGH/LOW) to
match the material to be drilled.
The drill is rotating in reverse
Switch to forward rotation.
The pilot lamp is rapidly
fl
ickers red, and battery
charging doesn’t begin.
The battery is not inserted all the way.
Insert the battery
fi
rmly.
There is foreign matter in the battery
terminal or where the battery is attached.
Remove the foreign matter.
The pilot lamp blinks red,
and battery charging
doesn’t begin.
The battery is not inserted all the way.
Insert the battery
fi
rmly.
The battery is overheated.
If left alone, the battery will automatically
begin charging if its temperature decreases,
but this may reduce battery life. It is
recommended that the battery be cooled in
a well-ventilated location away from direct
sunlight before charging it.
Battery usage time is short
even though the battery is
fully charged.
The battery’s life is depleted.
Replace the battery with a new one.
The battery takes a long
time to charge.
The temperature of the battery, the charger,
or the surrounding environment is extremely
low.
Charge the battery indoors or in another
warmer environment.
The charger’s vents are blocked, causing its
internal components to overheat.
Avoid blocking the vents.
The cooling fan is not running.
Contact a HiKOKI Authorized Service
Center for repairs.
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