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Hitachi DS10DFL

Price range:

$89.99 - $109.00

Summary: This 12-volt model from Hitachi has a 3/8-inch chuck, two speed ranges, and an LED work light. It comes with two Li-Ion batteries and a smart charger.

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Type: Light use drill/drivers

Specs
Chuck capacity Indicates the largest size full-shank tool (twist drill bits on power drills) that a drill's chuck can hold. The most common size is .375 inch (3/8 inch), but some drills can handle bits with shanks up to .5 inch (1/2 inch). Chuck capacity	3/8
Maximum RPM Two and three-speed cordless drills have a maximum speed of about 1,500 revolutions per minute (rpm) or more, and can easily handle rapid drilling. Many lower-priced, single-speed cordless drills can manage only about 600 to 800 rpm, compromising their performance. Maximum RPM	1300
Speed ranges Many cordless drills have two separate speed ranges, or gear ratios; some newer models have three. The slower speed range peaks at about 400 revolutions per minute (rpm) and provides increased torque (twisting force) for driving large screws. A higher speed range that reaches about 1,500 rpm or more, is well suited for rapid drilling. Lower-priced drills usually have a single speed range that tops out at approximately 600 to 800 rpm, compromising both driving and drilling performance. Speed ranges	2
Clutch settings Virtually all cordless drills have settings that can limit maximum torque and so prevent the drill from driving a screw too far into soft wallboard, say, or mangling a screw's head or threads by continuing to turn after the screw is in. The more settings, the more precise the torque control. Clutch settings	22
Battery type The type of batteries provided with the drill. All are rechargeable. The more common type is denoted NiCd, for its nickel-cadmium components. Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries boast added energy for their weight. Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries are the latest type and deliver even more power in a smaller size. Lithium-ion and NiMH batteries can be disposed of with regular refuse; NiCd must be recycled. Battery type	Li
Battery recharge time (in minutes) The time it takes to completely recharge a battery after it has properly cooled down. Most of the fast chargers have a built-in temperature sensor that delays the charging cycle when the battery is too hot from recent heavy use until the battery has cooled. Battery recharge time (in minutes)	40
Number of batteries included A second battery allows you to keep working while the first recharges so that your work can continue. Most drills over $80 include two batteries. Number of batteries included	2
Hammer mode Additional selectable feature that pulses the chuck and drill bit back and forth to assist in drilling through masonry and similar hard materials. Hammer mode	No
LED work light LED work light A small light, located on the body of the drill, to help in low-light job conditions. LED work light	Yes
Warranty The length of the coverage, in years. Warranty	5 years

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