Hitachi D10YB 4.6 Amp 3/8-Inch Right Angle Drill

by Hitachi

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The Hitachi 3/8-Inch Right Angle Drill is built with a powerful 4.6 Amp motor and comes with a dial-in variable speed control, allowing you to maintain your selected speed from 500 to 2,300 RPM under load. The right angle design and low profile, 3-1/4-inch head of this drill allow you to easily reach tight corners and odd angles, making this versatile tool especially suited for plumbing and electrical applications.

Weighing only 3-3/10 pounds, this drill is lightweight and compact for increased comfort and ease of use, while the small grip circumference provides increased maneuverability. The slide switch with lock-on trigger feature offers more comfortable continuous operation, and the removable side handle improves operability and control. The contractor-grade cast-aluminum gear housing is highly durable and efficiently dissipates heat. The drill has a maximum torque of 106-1/5 inch-pounds, with a 7/8-inch wood capacity and a 3/8-inch steel capacity. It includes a heavy-duty industrial 3/8-inch chuck and chuck key and is backed by a 5-year limited warranty extended to the original purchaser.

What's in the Box
Right angle drill, 3/8-inch chuck, chuck key, and side handle.

Product Description

Hitachi D10YB 3/8" Right Angle Drill, 4.6 Amp, Dial-in EVS, Reversible Technology is the common thread behind the Hitachi brand. It's what makes Hitachi products superior in design and durability. From its birth, Hitachi has pioneered innovative technologies that have improved lives around the world. This knowledge is shared across all Hitachi divisions worldwide and is incorporated into applications that benefit many different products. Hitachi D10YB 3/8" Right Angle Drill, 4.6 Amp, Dial-in EVS, Reversible Features: 4.6 Amp motor, tough power for odd angle applications 3-1/4" head, low profile for easy access in tight spaces 3.3lbs, lightweight and compact for greater ease of use Small grip circumference, designed for maximum maneuverability Contractor-grade cast aluminum gear housing, adds durability and efficiently dissipates heat Slide switch design, with trigger lock for continuous operation Removable side handle, increases operability and control Preferred for plumbing/electrical applications Includes: Side Handle Chuck Key

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Product Manual [431kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000614UL
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: D10YB
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,705 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Smooth Operator, September 1, 2002

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Scot R. (Brockton, Mass. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi D10YB 4.6 Amp 3/8-Inch Right Angle Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I wish my car ran as good as this drill. This is my first Hitachi tool and its the smoothest running drill I own. And I have lots of different brands. Plenty of power, enough to drive 3" screws into pressure treated lumber with ease (while being in a tight space). The controls took a little getting used to. It has an on/off switch with a speed dial at the bottom. But it's very easy to shut off, just tap the switch. It's got the old fashioned keyed chuck, but after going over it, you can get into tighter spaces with it (especially with the side handle off). Keyless chucks are bigger so you can grab hold of them. Whether your drilling or driving, this is the perfect tool for tight spaces.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hitachi excellence and attention to detail!, February 1, 2005

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T. Turner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi D10YB 4.6 Amp 3/8-Inch Right Angle Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

First of all, I want to clarify something in another review of this product. The type of switch on this product is for tight space! It is impossible to maintain a firm grip (control) on a power tool and operate a paddle switch at the same time. I have used tools in both construction and automotive all of my working life. For example: the old Snap on air ratchets had a index finger (trigger finger) switch. The other inexpensive tools have a paddle switch that all of us in the business call, knuckle busters! I own both types. With a paddle switch type, if the tool is under load or starts to get away from you, of course you can't just let go of the tool to shut it off! If you hang on, as we all do, your hand and tool can become sandwiched between other material such as 2X4's with nails or screws or sharp metal. I had it happen with a high torque air ratchet, where the tool was under load and pulled my hand into metal radiator, shroud and fan blade, tearing the flesh from my knuckles and the back of my hand. While screaming in pain, I had to contort my body and use my left hand to disconnect the air line from the tool to shut it off, after the damage was already done! This is probably not going to happen in construction but you get my point Why do most high speed grinders and cutters not have these paddle switch's???? Hitachi engineers were really on the ball with this tool design! Once again "one up on the competition"! The best in it's class! I bought this tool for the following reasons: the type of on off switch, speed control dial, reverse and forward, and of course Hitachi's excellent quality and ergonomics. I am delighted with all of my Hitachi tool's, great tool's!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but............, March 2, 2005

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Willy "silverado64" (Lewisburg, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi D10YB 4.6 Amp 3/8-Inch Right Angle Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought the Hitachi mainly based upon price because I don't intend to use this drill on a daily basis. There are some times that only a right-angle drill will do. It is well built and a solid performer but the slide swith is a real bummer! Mostly you will NOT want the drill to run continuously. I whittled away the small catch on the slide (good-bye warranty) and find a much better drilling experience. I now control when the drill runs. But for the switch I would have given it 5 stars.