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| About - Hitachi DS18DSAL |
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Speed: Speed of drilling and driving screws. Power: Denotes the twisting force for tightening and loosening. Run time: Reflects how much work the drill can perform per battery charge, as measured on a dynamometer. Handling: Denotes the ease of handling and controling the drill during operation. Noise: The dBa level at ear level, indicating whether or not ear protection should be used during prolonged operation. |
| About This Brand |
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Hitachi cordless drills are geared to the contractor market and are available in multiple sizes, weights, and voltages. Hitachi cordless drills are widely available online, in hardware stores, and at Lowe’s. |
| Features & Specs - Hitachi DS18DSAL | |
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Battery type |
Li-ion |
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Battery recharge time (min.) |
40 |
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Speed ranges |
2 |
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
spend a little more and get a great tool
5/1/2013
Pros
Easy To Use
Good Grip
Cons
Heavy
Underpowered
Best Uses
Comment:
I was helping my son-in-law who bought this tool and it was pretty bulky for deck screws from underneath. from past experience. I went and bought the little M12 Milwalkee set and then we did a head to head and the 12volt beat it. i had a Hatachi driver which was pretty good but I OWN a Milwalkee 18v set and it rocks
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Drill is a joke and so is the warranty
3/23/2013
Pros
None
Cons
Customer Service
Not For A Proffesional
Poor Quality
Short Battery Life
Best Uses
On The Store Shelf
Comment:
I bought this drill back in December of 2012 thinking I was getting a great deal. In January the battery clips broke of the drill when I put the battery on after being charged. Than in February the batteries lifespan dramatically dropped by more than half. Now in March the speed adjuster dial spin when drilling holes. So I will go from drill mode to speed 15 which in turn the drills clutch will just slip. In comaparison the Hitachi gets out performed by my co-workers Milwaukee 12 volt drill. The Hitachi now can only drill about 4 one inch holes with a hole saw before the battery dies or the drill over heats. I have tried contacting Hitachi's customer service to only be ignored. Hitachi has also told a co-worker of mine who has the same problems with their drill that he caused the problems and Hitachi is not responsible. This lifetime warranty they are throwing around is a lie. They say the battery clip problem is caused by the owner when their are reviews on other sites which point out the same problem. On top of that you will be charged for shipping the drill to them and back to you which in some cases can be from 10 to 40 us dollars. I can not put into words how upset I am with this company. I will only buy Milwaukee, Makita, or Dewalt from now on.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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