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21-stage clutch offers easy adjustments for high-torque and precision driving. View larger. | 
Lightweight lithium-ion batteries and a charger (both included) save you time and energy. |
Superior Power-to-Weight Ratio
Offering 44 in/lbs of torque in a body that weighs less than one pound, the DB3DL has a better power-to-weight ratio than the competition. And with a two-speed transmission that offers maximum no-load speeds of either 200 or 600 RPM, this screwdriver fastens and pre-drills wood, mild steel, aluminum, and more.Additionally, the DB3DL's 21-stage clutch provides both high torque and precision driving. A reversing trigger switch lets you quickly choose from 0-600 RPM for the job at hand. Chock-Full of User-Friendly Features
In addition to its powerful motor, the DB3DL has a host of features that help you get the job done with comfort and convenience. To start, this screwdriver features a non-slip elastomer-grip handle that makes long jobs more comfortable. The handle is adjustable to two positions, allowing for a choice of straight-grip or pistol-grip operation. For added convenience, the DB3DL includes a 1/4-inch quick-change hex chuck with bit lock for fast and easy bit changes. An added bonus, an integrated LED work light helps illuminate dark work areas. Designed to reach places that other cordless screwdrivers just can't, the Hitachi DB3DL is compact and lightweight, measuring 9.75 inches and weighing just 0.9 pounds. HXP Lithium-Ion Batteries Last 3X Longer and Weigh 50% Less
The DB3DL owes its light weight to two HXP Lithium-Ion batteries. These 1.5-Ah batteries weigh half of what traditional NiCd or NiMH batteries weigh--in fact, tools featuring HXP batteries are on average one pound lighter than tools using traditional batteries. Additionally, HXP batteries last three times longer than their competition--these batteries will last approximately 500 charges before needing to be replaced! Overall, less frequent battery charges and longer battery life mean reduced operation costs for you. The DB3DL's charger will power the tool's batteries in just 30 minutes and features a built-in Cool Air Flow system to maintain optimal charging temperature. Every Hitachi cordless power tool is designed to the highest standards and rigorously tested for both performance and durability. Like all HXP Lithium-Ion cordless tools, the DB3DL comes with a 10-year Lithium-Ion Tool Warranty, which protects against possible defects in materials and workmanship. Also, the tool's batteries come with a two-year warranty and the charger comes with a one-year warranty. What's in the Box
DB3DL Cordless Driver Drill, (2) 3.6V HXP 1.5Ah Lithium Ion Batteries (326263), charger (UC3SFL), case (326346).
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 Hitachi DB3DL 3.6-Volt February 23, 2010
Ed Harless (Port Charlotte, Fl)
This is the best ever. I have use a lot of different cordless drivers but this is the best. I use mine every day. Great battery life, lite and very easy to use.
Hitachi 3.6 Li-ion Screwdriver February 16, 2010
P. Klick (Portland, Oregon USA)
The Hitachi DB3DL 3.6 Volt Li-Ion Cordless Screwdriver has been my favorite cordless screwdriver since I discovered it approximately 3 years ago. I have used the similar product by Panasonic for years before, however when my Panasonic quit working I decided to try the Hitachi as it comes in lighter in weight, torque settings are easier to see and use, the battery life is approximately 16 hours of constant use, off and on use it lasts for a full 5 day work week. The Pivot settings stay locked in place through the entire job. The Hitachi also has an led light in the handle that hits the work dead on without shadows. The Hitachi came standard with 2 batteries and they charge within 1/2 an hour. The only reason I had to buy a new one now wasn't due to performance problems, it was due to someone deciding they liked my Hitachi better than I do.
An excellent screwdriver for the pro December 31, 2009
Rustydog111 (Pennsylvania)
I've used a Skill screwdriver for years until I couldn't get replacement batteries anymore. Then, I bought a Black and Decker screwdriver that worked fine, but the batteries were dying and the model is discontinued. My co-worker bought a new Bosch, very small & light weight but still too big to keep in a tool pouch. His Bosch won't take a combination screwdriver bit without buying an extra adapter. I was looking at the Milwaukee with vari-speed for well over $100 and just couldn't justify the purchase. Finally, I got the Hitachi DB3DL 3.6 Li-Ion. It is an amazing tool. If you set the clutch to a reasonable number, you don't really need the variable speed. The high speed setting is very fast for removing & inserting screws, and the lower speed is good if you need more torque. Yes, there is room for improvement in the design. For example, the forward/reverse switch is on the side instead of the top. That takes getting used to, but not a major problem. It has a trigger lock on the top which I don't seem to need. If I want to tighten a screw more than the clutch allowed, I just turn the tool like a regular screwdriver and I'm done.
I haven't had any problem with bits falling out as some reviewers reported, and also, haven't had any problem with the tool folding when it wasn't supposed to. My combination bit (straight/Phillips head) fits nicely in the Hitachi & it's a breeze to switch it around from one type to the other.
The tool is small enough to fit in my tool pouch and overall, it's an amazing, powerful, convenient little tool. If you're a pro, I think you'll really like it. Just have a little patience to get used to it so that you can use it to it's greatest advantage.
 Strong small driver December 7, 2009
Jay K. Knight (MS USA)
Needed a lightwieght screwdriver to be used for daily benchtop electronics assembly. So for, this screwdriver has performed well. Many of the other drivers available were either too heavy (batteries) or could not be well operated in a vertical grasp.
 Loved it at first... November 29, 2009
Richard Guider (Murfreesboro, TN USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i purchased the Hitachi after reading initial reviews and quickly fell in love with it. After a few weeks of light use it began slipping out of gear and grinding so i replaced it with another thinking the fault was limited to my first. However the second began doing it within a year. And recently when i was replacing some outdoor floodlights i dropped the Hitachi from a one-story heighth into the grass and the hinge broke. It still works but is now taped into a straight, fixed position. This Hitachi screwdriver would be perfect with rigid components, but until then i'll replace with a Dewalt or Bosch.
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