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Great Drill, Weak Chuck
This is a wonderful drill especially picked up for under $100 now that it's a older model. The only issue I have is the chuck will not hold bits real tight unless you dial the clutch up so high where you would be doing nothing but drilling holes. Most all other drills I own or have used will hold bits tight without as much effort even at low clutch settings. I would have gave it 5 stars with a better chuck. Dialing the clutch up and down just to make a good bit change is a added hassle.

Garbage
Don't buy this drill its a waste of money. The chuck slips bad, lacks power, and is just plain irritating. It will piss you off to work with it.

Not impressed
I've owned this drill for a while now and I can honestly say I'm not impressed for a couple of very important (to me) reasons.

1: The run time and capability of the lithium ion batteries has totally underwhelmed me. This is my first lithium ion powered tool and until the technology is improved and the prices come down, it may well be my last. On the bright side, the shorter recharge time the lithium batteries require is a bonus. This is especially true if you use your drill hard, like I do sometimes, as the battery will get rotated to the charger quite often. Fortunately, my 18 volt Hitachi ni-cads will also fit this drill and I find myself reaching for those even though they do add significant weight.

2: This drill sports the worst keyless chuck I've used. Seems like I'm continually re-tightening the dang thing because it's slipping.

There ARE two things about this drill that I like compared to my old one. 1: Hitachi has finally added a bit holder. 2: The built in belt hook is very nice when working from a ladder.

For the record --- I own several Hitachi tools, including a SCMS, another 18 volt drill, and an 18 volt circular saw. Overall I've been happy with their products. Not this time.

I'm Disappointed
I have had a Panasonic MiMH 12V drill for several years. I wanted another cordless drill and thought this Hitachi 18V Lithium Ion would be a nice step up. Not true. Even after several years, the Panasonic charge lasts longer and the drill has more power for difficult tasks. I'm not only disappointed with the battery. The chuck is also a step down from the one on my Panasonic. I have to make a special effort to get the Hitachi chuck tight enough to hold without slipping.

I with I had got another Panasonic.

satisfied
i am very satisfied with this drill. it holds its power a lot longer than my other drill.having 2 batteries is excellent.gets the work done faster.