Panasonic Ey6506 Operating Instructions Manual

							Cordless Impact Driver
Operating Instructions
Model No: EY6506
IMPORTANT
This manual contains safety information. Read manual completely before fi rst using 
this product and save this manual for future use. 
						

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. GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY 
RULES - FOR ALL RULES - FOR ALL 
BATTERY OPERAT-BATTERY OPERAT-
ED ED TOOLSTOOLS
WARNING!WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
 Failure to follow all instructions listed 
below, may result in electric shock, 
fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE  INSTRUCTIONS
Work AreaWork Area
 1) Keep your work area clean and well 
lit.
  Cluttered benches and dark areas 
invite accidents.
 2) Do not operate power tools in 
explosive atmospheres, such as in 
the presence of flammable liquids, 
gases, or dust. 
  Power tools create sparks which may 
ignite the dust or fumes.
 3) Keep bystanders, children, and visi-
tors away while operating a power 
tool. 
  Distractions can cause you to lose 
control. Make sure that no one is 
beneath, or on the other side of the 
area when you are working.
Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety
 4) A battery operated tool with integral 
batteries or a separate battery pack 
must be recharged only with the 
specified charger for the battery.
  A charger that may be suitable for one 
type of battery may create a risk of fire 
when used with another battery.
 5) Use battery operated tool only with 
specifically designated battery pack. 
  Use of any other batteries may create 
a risk of fire.
Personal SafetyPersonal Safety
 6) Stay alert, watch what you are 
doing, and use common sense 
when operating a power tool. Do 
not use tool while tired or under the 
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medi-cation.
  A moment of inattention while operating 
power tools may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
 7) Dress properly. Do not wear loose 
clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
   Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves 
away from moving parts.
  Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can 
be caught in moving parts.
 8) Avoid accidental starting. Be sure 
switch is in the locked or off position 
before inserting battery pack. 
  Carrying tools with your finger on the 
switch or inserting the battery pack into 
a tool with the switch on invites acci-
dents.
 9) Remove adjusting keys or wrenches 
before turning the tool on. 
  A wrench or a key that is left attached to 
a rotating part of the tool may result in 
personal injury.
  10) Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times. 
  Proper footing and balance enable 
better control of the tool in unexpected 
situations.
  11) Use safety equipment. Always wear 
eye protection. 
  Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard 
hat, or hearing protection must be used 
for appropriate conditions.
Tool use and careTool use and care
  12) Use clamps or other practical way to 
secure and support the workpiece to 
a stable platform. 
  Holding the work by hand or against 
your body is unstable and may lead to 
loss of control.
  13) Do not force tool. Use the correct 
tool for your application. 
  The correct tool will do the job bet-
ter and safer at the rate for which it is 
designed.
  14) Do not use tool if switch does not 
turn it on or off. 
  A tool that cannot be controlled with 
the switch is dangerous and must be 
repaired.
  15) Disconnect battery pack from tool or 
place the switch in the locked or off 
position before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or 
storing the tool.  
						

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  Such preventive safety measures 
reduce the risk of starting the tool acci-
dentally.
  16) Store idle tools out of reach of chil-
dren and other untrained persons. 
  Tools are dangerous in the hands of 
untrained users.
  17) When battery pack is not in use, keep 
it away from other metal objects 
like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, 
screws, or other small metal objects 
that can make a connection from one 
terminal to another. 
  Shorting the battery terminals together 
may cause sparks, burns or a fire.
  18) Maintain tools with care. Keep cut-
ting tools sharp and clean. 
  Properly maintained tools with sharp 
cutting edge are less likely to bind and 
are easier to control.
  19) Check for misalignment or binding of 
moving parts, breakage of parts, and 
any other condition that may affect 
the tool’s operations. If damaged, 
have the tool serviced before using. 
  Many accidents are caused by poorly 
maintained tools.
  20) Use only accessories that are recom-
mended by the manufacturer for your 
model.
  Accessories that may be suitable for 
one tool may create a risk of injury when 
used on another tool.
ServiceService
  21) Tool service must be performed only 
by qualified repair personnel.
  Service or maintenance performed by 
unqualified personnel may result in a 
risk of injury.
  22) When servicing a tool, use only 
identical replacement parts. Follow 
instructions in the Maintenance 
section of this manual. 
  Use of unauthorized parts or failure 
to follow Maintenance Instructions 
may create a risk of shock or injury.
.SPECIFIC SAFETY SPECIFIC SAFETY 
RULESRULES
 1) Hold tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces when performing an opera-
tion where the cutting tool may con-
tact hidden wiring.  Contact with a “live” wire will also make 
exposed metal parts of the tool “live” 
and shock the operator.
 2) Wear ear protectors when using the 
tool for extended periods.
  Prolonged exposure to high intensity 
noise can cause hearing loss.
 3) Be aware that this tool is always in an 
operating condition, it does not have 
to be plugged into an electrical outlet.
 4) Do not operate the Forward/Reverse 
lever when the Variable speed con-
trol trigger is on.
  The battery will discharge rapidly and 
damage to the unit may occur.
 5) If the bit becomes jammed, imme- 
diately turn the Variable speed con-
trol trigger off to prevent an overload 
which can damage the battery pack 
or motor. Use reverse motion to 
loosen jammed bits.
 6) When storing or carrying the tool, 
set the Forward/Reverse lever to the 
center (switch lock) position.
 7) Do not strain the tool by holding the 
speed control trigger halfway (speed 
control mode) so that the motor 
stops.
  8) During charging, the charger may 
become slightly warm. This is nor-
mal. Do not charge the battery for a 
long period. 
Symbol Meaning
V Volts
Direct Current
n
0no load speed
…/minrevolutions or
reciprocation per minutes
Forward Rotation
Reverse Rotation 
						

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WARNING:WARNING:
  Some dust created by power sanding, 
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other 
construction activities contains chemi-
cals known to the State of California 
to cause cancer, birth defects or other 
reproductive harm. Some examples 
of these chemicals are:
 Lead from lead-based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and 
cement and other masonry products
 Arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally-treated lumber.
  To reduce your exposure to these 
chemicals: work in a well ventilated 
area, and work with approved safety 
equipment, such as dust masks that 
are specially designed to filter out 
microscopic particles.
.FORFOR
 BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY CHARGER 
& BATTERY PACK& BATTERY PACK
IMPORTANT SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
 1)
 SAVE THESE  INSTRUC-
TIONS
  - This manual contains important 
safety and operating instructions for 
battery charger EY0110.
 2) Before using battery charger, read all 
instructions and cautionary markings on 
(1) battery charger, (2) battery pack.
 3) 
CAUTION - To reduce the risk
of injury, charge only Battery Pack as 
shown below. 
   EY9065, EY9066, EY9168, EY9080,
EY9086, EY9180, EY9182, EY9001,
EY9006, EY9101, EY9106, EY9200,
EY9201, EY9136, EY9230, EY9231,
EY9251, EY9117, EY9210
   Other types of batteries may burst 
causing personal injury and damage.
  4) Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
 5) To reduce risk of damaging the electric 
plug and cord, pull by plug rather than 
cord when disconnecting charger. 6) Make sure cord is located so that it will 
not be stepped on, tripped over, or oth-
erwise subjected to damage or stress.
 7) An extension cord should not be used 
unless absolutely necessary.
Use of improper extension cord could 
result in a risk of fire and electric shock. 
If extension cord must be used, make 
sure that:
a. pins on plug of extension cord are 
the same number, size and shape as 
those of plug on charger.
b. extension cord is properly wired and 
in good electrical condition.
c. wire size is large enough for ampere 
rating of charger as specified below
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE OF
EXTENSION CORDS FOR
BATTERY CHARGERS
AC Input Rating.
AmperesAWG Size of Cord
Equal to or 
greater thanBut less 
thanLength of Cord, Feet
25 50 100 150
0 2 18 18 18 16
 8) Do not operate charger with damaged 
cord or plug-replace them immediately.
 9) Do not operate charger if it has re-
ceived a sharp blow, been dropped, or 
otherwise damaged in any way; take it 
to a qualified serviceman.
  10) Do not disassemble charger; take it to 
a qualified serviceman when service or 
repair is required. Incorrect reassembly 
may result in a risk of electric shock or 
fire.
  11) To reduce the risk of electric shock, un-
plug charger from outlet before attempt-
ing any maintenance or cleaning.
  12) The charger and battery pack are specifi-
cally designed to work together. Do not 
attempt to charge any other cordless tool 
or battery pack with this charger.
  13) Do not attempt to charge the battery 
pack with any other charger.
  14) Do not attempt to disassemble the bat-
tery pack housing. 
  15) Do not store the tool and battery pack 
in locations where the temperature may 
reach or exceed 50°C (122°F) (such as 
a metal tool shed, or a car in the sum-
mer), which can lead to deterioration of 
the storage battery.
  16) Do not charge battery pack when the 
temperature is BELOW 0°C (32°F)  
						

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or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). This is very 
important in order to maintain optimal 
condition of the battery pack.
  17) Do not incinerate the battery pack. It 
can explode in a fire.
  18) Avoid dangerous environment. Do not 
use charger in damp or wet locations.
  19) The charger is designed to operate on 
standard household electrical power 
only. Do not attempt to use it on any 
other voltage!
  20) Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger 
by cord or yank it to disconnect from 
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil 
and sharp edges.
  21) Charge the battery pack in a well ven-
tilated place, do not cover the charger 
and battery pack with a cloth, etc., while 
charging.
  22) Use of an attachment not recommend-ed may result in a risk of fire, electric 
shock, or injury to persons.
  23) Do not short the battery pack. A battery 
short can cause a large current flow, 
over heating and create the risk of fire 
or personal injury.
  24) NOTE: If the supply cord of this ap-
pliance is damaged, it must only be 
replaced by a repair shop authorized by 
the manufacturer, because special pur-
pose tools are required.
  25) TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, THIS APPLIANCE HAS 
A POLARIZED PLUG (ONE BLADE IS 
WIDER THAN THE OTHER).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet 
only one way. If the plug does not fit 
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it 
still does not fit, contact a qualified elec-
trician to install the proper outlet. Do not 
change the plug in any way.
.FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONFUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
(A)
(C)(B)
(D)
(E)(F)(G)
(A) 6.35 mm (1/4) hex quick connect chuck (E)Battery pack (EY9200)
(B)
Forward / Reverse lever(F) Battery pack release button
(C) Variable speed control trigger (G) Battery charger (EY0110)
(D) Bit holder 
						

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.ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
Attaching or removing bitAttaching or removing bit
NOTE:
When attaching or removing a bit, 
disconnect battery pack from tool or 
place the switch in the center posi-
tion (switch lock).
 1. Hold the collar of quick connect chuck 
and pull it against the driver.
  2. Insert the bit into the chuck.
 3. The bit holder will return to its original 
position when it is released.
 4. Pull the bit to make sure it does not 
come out.
 5. To remove the bit, pull back on the bit 
holder in the same way.
CAUTION:
If the bit holder does not return to its 
original position or the bit comes out 
when pulled on, the bit has not been 
properly attached. Make sure the bit 
is properly attached before use.
Attaching or removing Attaching or removing 
battery packbattery pack
  1. To connect the battery pack:
Insert the battery pack. It snaps into 
place to indicate proper connection.
  2. To remove the battery pack:
Press the two buttons on the sides 
of the battery pack. Slide the battery 
pack out of the tool body.
.OPERATION.OPERATION
Switch and ForwardSwitch and Forward / Reverse Reverse 
lever Operationlever Operation
(Forward (), Switch lock, Reverse ())
CAUTION:
Do not operate Forward/Reverse 
lever until the bit comes to a com-
plete stop.
Forward Rotation Switch Forward Rotation Switch 
OperationOperation
  1. Push the lever for forward rotation.
 2. Depress the trigger switch slightly to 
start the tool slowly.
 3. The speed increases with the amount 
of depression of the trigger for efficient 
tightening of screws. The brake oper-
ates and the bit stops immediately 
when the trigger is released.
 4. After use, set the lever to its center po-
sition (switch lock).
Reverse Rotation Switch Reverse Rotation Switch 
OperationOperation
  1. Push the lever for reverse rotation. Check 
the direction of rotation before use.
 2. Depress the trigger switch slightly to 
start the tool slowly.
 3. After use, set the lever to its center po-
sition (switch lock).
CAUTIONCAUTION
To eliminate excessive tempera ture 
increase of the tool surface, do not oper-
ate the tool continu ously using two or 
more battery packs. Tool needs cool off 
time before switching to another pack.
For Appropriate use of For Appropriate use of 
Battery packBattery pack
Ni-MH Battery pack (EY9200)
  Charge the Ni-MH battery fully before 
storage in order to ensure a longer 
service life.
  The ambient temperature range is be-
tween 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
If the battery pack is used when the 
battery temperature is below 0°C 
(32°F), the tool may fail to function 
properly.  In that case, charge the 
battery until charging is completed for 
appropriate functioning of the battery.
 
 When battery pack is not in use, keep it 
away from other metal objects like: paper 
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other 
small metal objects that can make a con-
nection from one terminal to another.
   Shorting the battery terminals together 
may cause sparks, burns or a fire. 
						

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  When operating with a Ni-MH bat-
tery pack, make sure the place is well-
venti lated.
Battery Pack LifeThe rechargeable batteries have 
a limited life. If the operation time 
becomes extremely short after 
recharging, replace the battery pack 
with a new one.
ChargingCharging
NOTE:
When you charge the battery pack for 
the first time, or after prolonged stor-
age, charge it for about 24 hours to 
bring the battery up to full capacity.
Battery charger (EY0110)
  1. Plug the charger into the AC outlet.
NOTE:
Sparks may be produced when the 
plug is inserted into the AC power 
supply, but this is not a problem in 
terms of safety.
 2. Insert the battery pack firmly into the 
charger.
Battry pack
To AC 
outlet
Battery 
charger
 3. During charging, the charging lamp 
will be lit.
When charging is completed, an 
internal electronic switch will auto-
matically be triggered to prevent 
overcharging.
  Charging will not start if the battery 
pack is warm (for example, immedi-
ately after heavy-duty operation).
  The orange standby lamp will be lit 
until the battery cools down. Charging 
will then begin automatically.
 4. When charging is completed, the 
charging lamp will start flashing quick-ly in green color.
 5. When in any of the conditions that 
battery pack is too cool, or the bat-
tery pack has not been used for a 
long time, the charging lamp is lit. In 
this case, charging takes longer to 
fully charge the battery pack, than the 
standard charging time.
  If a fully charged battery pack is 
inserted into the charger again, the 
charging lamp light up. After sev-
eral minutes, the charging lamp may 
flash quickly to indicate the charging 
is completed. 
 6. If the charging lamp does not light im-
mediately after the charger is plugged 
in, or if after the standard charging 
time the lamp does not go off, consult 
an authorized dealer.
NOTE:
 When charging a cool battery pack 
(below 5°C (41°F)) in a warm place, 
leave the battery pack at the place 
and wait for more than one hour to 
warm up the battery to the level of the 
ambient temperature. Otherwise bat-
tery pack may not be fully charged.
 Cool down the charger when 
charging more than two battery 
packs consecutively.
 Do not insert your fingers into con-
tact hole, when holding charger or 
any other occasions.
CAUTION:
 Do not use power source from an 
engine generator.
 Do not cover vent holes on the 
charger and the battery pack. 
						

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.LAMP INDICATIONS.LAMP INDICATIONS
Red Flashing
Red Lit
Green Flashing quickly
Orange Lit
Orange FlashingCharger is plugged into the AC outlet. 
Ready to charge.
Now charging
Charging is completed.
Battery pack is warm. Charging will beginwhen temperature of battery pack drops.
Charging is not possible. Clogged with 
dust or malfunction of the battery pack.
. MAINTENANCE. MAINTENANCE
Use only a dry, soft cloth for wiping the unit. Do not use a damp cloth, thinner, ben-
zine, or other volatile solvents for cleaning.
BATTERY RECYCLINGBATTERY RECYCLING
ATTENTION:
FOR Ni-MH Battery Packs, EY9200
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have pur-
chased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
. . TIGHTENING TORQUE TIGHTENING TORQUE 
The power required for tightening a bolt will vary, according to bolt material and 
size, as well as the material being bolted. Choose the length of tightening time 
accordingly.
Reference values are provided below.
(They may vary according to tightening conditions.)
Factors Affecting Tightening TorqueFactors  Affecting Tightening Torque
The tightening torque is affected by a wide variety of factors including the follow-
ings.  After tightening, always check the torque with a torque wrench.
 1) Voltage
  When the battery pack becomes nearly discharged, the voltage decreases and the 
tightening torque drops. 
						

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Bolt Tightening Conditions

     	 

 
  
	

  
   

  
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 2) Tightening time
  Longer tightening time results in 
increased tightening torque. Excessive 
tightening, how ever, adds no value and 
reduces the life of the tool.
 3) Different bolt diameters
  The size of the bolt diameter affects 
the tight ening torque.
  Generally, as the bolt diameter 
increases, tightening torque rises
 4) Tightening conditions
 Tightening torque will vary, even 
with the same bolt, according to 
grade, length, and torque coefficient 
(the fixed coefficient indi cated by the 
manufacturer upon produc tion).
 Tightening torque will vary , even 
with the same bolting material (e.g. 
steel), accord ing to the surface fin-
ish.
 Torque is greatly reduced when the 
bolt and nut start turning together.
 5) Socket play
  Torque is lowered as the six-sided 
configu ration of the socket of the  
wrong size is used to tighten a bolt.
 6) Switch (Variable speed control trigger)
  Torque is lowered if the unit is used 
with the switch not fully pulled out.
 7) Effect of Connecting Adaptor
  The tightening torque will be lowered 
through the use of a universal joint or 
a connecting adaptor.




	
 

 



	    



 	


	
  
		
 	  



 	   

 
  
 
	 	
   

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. ACCESSORIESACCESSORIES
Use only bits suitable for size of drill.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED CAPACITIES
Model EY6506
Screw
drivingWood screw ø 5.8 mm (7/32) 
± 75 mm (3) Yellow pine
Self-drilling screw ø 4.0 mm (5/32) 
± 13 mm (1/2) SPC t = 1.6 mm (1/16)
Bolt fasteningStandard bolt : M12
High tensile bolt : M10
. SPECIFICATIONS. SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT
Model EY6506
Motor DC Motor 12 V
No load speed 0 ~ 2800 /min (rpm)
Maximum torque 98.0 Nm, (1000 k
f-cm, 867 in-lbs)
Impact per minute 0 ~ 3000 ipm in Impact Mode
Overall length 155 mm (6-1/8)
Weight (with battery pack) 1.45 k
, (3.2 lbs)
BATTERY PACK
Model EY9200
Storage battery Ni-MH Battery
Battery voltage 12V DC (1.2V × 10 cells)