Panasonic Cordless Drill & Driver EY74A2 Operating Instructions

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[Main unit]
CAUTION 
• When storing or carrying the tool, set 
the Forward/Reverse lever to the 
center position (switch lock).
NOTE:
Exercise caution to ensure no objects 
come into contact with the tool’s 
trigger switch. 
If an object comes into contact with 
the tool’s trigger switch, even while 
the Forward/Reverse lever is in the 
center position (locked), a small 
amount of electric current may 
continue flowing, which may cause an 
excessive discharge from the battery 
pack and subsequent...

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Speed Control FunctionSetting the maximum speed.
1. Press the speed setting button and select a speed.  
The speed changes to H, M, L and OFF (the light is off) in this order.
2.  Select OFF to release it.
Display Low mode High mode
H Approx. 300 min-1 (rpm) Approx. 1000 min-1 (rpm)
M Approx. 200 min-1 (rpm) Approx. 670 min-1 (rpm)
L Approx. 150 min-1 (rpm) Approx. 500 min-1 (rpm)
OFF Ordinary speed
18 V Approx. 470 min
-1 (rpm)
14.4 V  Approx. 400 min-1 (rpm) Ordinary speed
18 V 
Approx. 1580...

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IndicatorBattery status
3 lamps 
illuminatedCharged 
enough
2 lamps 
illuminatedApprox. 60% 
remaining
One lamp 
illuminatedBattery level is 
low.
Need to be 
charged soon
3 lamps 
flashingEmpty
Need to be 
charged imme
-
diately
Battery level indication is just guide.  
The indication may change due to the 
condition of battery or ambient tempera -
ture.
Excessive (complete) discharging of 
lithium ion batteries shortens their service 
life dramatically. The driver includes a 
battery protection...

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Warning Function
(1) Overheat Warning
Off
(normal 
operation)Illuminated:
Overheat 
(motor)Flashing:
Overheat 
(battery)
Indicates operation has been halted due to 
motor or battery overheating.
To protect the motor or battery, be sure to 
note the following when carrying out this 
operation.
 
• If the motor or battery becomes hot, the 
protection function will be activated and 
the motor or battery will stop operating.  
The overheat warning lamp on the 
control panel illuminates or flashes when...

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• If the battery pack is not connected firmly 
when the switch is switched on, the 
overheat warning lamp and the battery 
low warning lamp will flash to indicate 
that safe operation is not possible, and 
the main unit will not rotate normally. 
Connect the battery pack into the unit of 
the tool until the red or yellow label 
disappears.
Battery Recycling  
ATTENTION:  
FOR Li  ion Battery Pack
A Li-ion battery that is recyclable powers 
the product you have purchased. Please 
call...

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6. If the temperature of the battery pack is 
0°C or less, charging takes longer to 
fully charge the battery pack than the 
standard charging time.  
Even when the battery is fully charged, 
it will have approximately 50% of the 
power of a fully charged battery at 
normal operating temperature.
7.  Consult an authorized dealer if the 
charging lamp (green) does not turn off. 8. 
If a fully charged battery pack is insert-
ed into the charger again, the charging 
lamp lights up. After several...

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IX. APPENDIX
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED CAPACITIES
Model No. EY74A2
Motor voltage 14.4 V DC18 V DC
Screw driving Machine screw M5
Wood screw Φ 6.8 mm (17/64″) Φ 8 mm (5/16″)
Drilling Self-drilling screw Φ 6 mm (15/64″)
For Wood Φ 35 mm (1-3/8″)Φ 38 mm (1-1/2″)
For Metal Φ 13 mm (1/2″)
WARRANTY SUPPLEMENT
 
• The breakdown and damage caused by usage consistent for a long time (e.g.: factory 
work on the assembly line, etc.) is out of warranty.
 
• In the event that the inside of the tool or battery pack...

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BATTERY PACK
Model No.EY9L45EY9L51
Storage batteryLi-ion battery
Battery voltage14.4 V DC
(3.6 V × 8 cells) 18 V DC
(3.6 V × 10 cells)
NOTE :    This chart may include models that are not available in your area.  
Please refer to the latest general catalogue.
BATTERY CHARGER
Model No.EY0L82
Electrical ratingSee the rating plate on the bottom of charger
Weight0.93 kg (2 lbs)
Charging 
time Model No.EY9L45
EY9L51
Full60 min.70 min.
Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis...

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Cet outil, en tant qu'unité complète avec sa 
batterie autonome, répond aux Degrés de 
Protection IP appropriés selon les normes IEC.
Définitions des codes IPIP5X: L’entrée de poussière n’est pas complè-tement empêchée mais la poussière ne doit 
pas pénétrer au point de perturber le fonction-nement satisfaisant de l’outil ou d’en affecter la 
sécurité (Au cas où de la poudre de talc de 
moins de 75 μm s’introduirait à l’intérieur de 
l’outil).
IPX6: L’eau projetée en jets puissants contre...

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5) Lors du fonctionnement des outils 
mécaniques à l’extérieur, utilisez une 
rallonge adaptée à l’utilisation à l’exté
-rieur. L’utilisation d’un cordon adapté à l’utilisa-tion à l’extérieur réduit les risques d’élec-trocution.
Sécurité personnelle
1) Restez alerte, regardez ce que vous 
faites et faites preuve de bon sens 
lorsque vous utilisez un outil méca
-nique. N’utilisez pas un outil méca-nique alors que vous êtes fatigué ou 
sous les effets de drogue, d’alcool ou 
de médicaments.
 Un...