Panasonic EY6409GQKW: III. OPERATION

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• Do not close up vent holes on

III. OPERATION

body sides of the body during

operation.

Switch and Forward / Reverse

Otherwise, the machine function is

lever Operation

adversely affected to cause a fail-

ure

• Do NOT strain the tool(motor).

This may cause damage to the

unit.

• Use the machine in such a way as

to prevent the air from the body

(Forward ( ), Switch lock, Reverse ( ))

vent holes from blowing directly

CAUTION: Do not operate Forward/Reverse

onto your skin. Otherwise, you

lever until the chuck comes to a com-

may get burnt.

plete stop. Shifting during rotation of

• When operating with a Ni-MH bat-

the chuck may damage the tool.

tery pack, make sure the place is

Forward Rotation Switch Operation

well-ventilated.

1. For forward rotation, set the lever to forward.

2. Depress the trigger switch slightly to start the

For Appropriate use of Battery pack

tool slowly.

Ni-MH Battery pack (EY9200/EY9201/

3. The speed increases with the amount of

depression of the trigger for efficient tightening

EY9230/EY9231)

• Charge the Ni-MH battery fully before storage

of screws and drilling. The brake operates and

in order to ensure a longer service life.

the chuck stops immediately when the trigger

• The ambient temperature range is between

is released.

0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).If the battery

4. After use, set the lever to its center position

pack is used when the battery temperature is

(switch lock).

below 0°C (32°F), the tool may fail to function

Reverse Rotation Switch Operation

properly. In that case, charge the bat¦tery until

1. For reverse rotation, set the lever to reverse.

charging is completed for appropriate function-

Check the direction of rotation before use.

ing of the battery.

2. Depress the trigger switch slightly to start the

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away

tool slowly.

from other metal objects like: paper clips,

3. After use, set the lever to its center position

coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal

(switch lock).

objects that can make a connection from one

terminal to another.

Speed Selection

Shorting the battery terminals together may

Choose a low or high speed to suit the use.

cause sparks, burns or a fire.

CAUTION: Check the speed selector switch

• When operating with a Ni-MH battery pack,

before use.

make sure the place is well-ventilated.

Clutch Torque Setting

Ni-Cd Battery pack

(EY9106/EY9136)

Adjust the torque to one of the 18 possible set-

• Nickel cadmium battery pack requires a

tings or “ ” position to the job.

“BREAK-IN PERIOD” to reach maximum oper-

CAUTION: Test the setting before actual opera-

ating capacity. The “BREAK-IN PERIOD” is

tion. Set the scale at this mark ( ).

accomplished during normal usage during the

(Fig. 7)

first 6-8 charge and discharge cycles of the

Note: When the brake operates, a braking sound

battery pack.

may be heard.

After the “BREAK-IN PERIOD” is completed,

This sound indicates engagement of the bit

the battery pack will maintain maximum operat-

lock.

ing capacity throughout the normal life of the

CAUTION: • To eliminate excessive tempera-

battery pack.

ture increase of the tool surface,

do not operate the tool continu-

Battery Pack Life

The rechargeable batteries have a limited life. If the

ously using two or more battery

operation time becomes extremely short after

packs.

recharging, replace the battery pack with a new one.

Tool needs cool off time before

Note: Use under extremely hot or cold conditions

switching to another pack.

will reduce operating capacity per charge.

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