Panasonic Ey6950 Operating Instructions Manual

							Cordless Hammer Drill Driver
Operating Instructions
Model No: EY6950
IMPORTANT
This manual contains safety information. Read manual completely before first using 
this product and save this manual for future use. 
						

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. GENERAL 
SAFETY RULES 
FOR ALL BAT-
TERY OPERATED 
TOOLS
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 INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
 1) Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered  benches  and  dark  areas invite accidents.
 2) D o   n o t   o p e r a t e   p o w e r   t o o l s   i n  explosive  atmospheres,  such  as in  the  presence  of  flammable  liq-uids, gases, or dust.  Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
 3) Keep bystanders, children, and vis-itors  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 Safety
 4) A  battery  operated  tool  with  integral b a t t e r i e s   o r   a   s e p a r a t e   b a t t e r y  pack  must  be  recharged  only  with the  specified  charger  for  the  bat-tery.  A  charger  that  may  be  suitable  for  one type  of  battery  may  create  a  risk  of  fire when used with another battery.
 5) U s e   b a t t e r y   o p e r a t e d   t o o l   o n l y  with  specifically  designated  bat-tery pack.  Use  of  any  other  batteries  may  cre-ate a risk of fire.
Personal Safety
 6) S t a y   a l e r t ,   w a t c h   w h a t   y o u   a r e  d o i n g ,   a n d   u s e   c o m m o n   s e n s e  when  operating  a  power  tool.  Do not  use  tool  while  tired  or  under the  influence  of  drugs,  alcohol,  or medication. A  moment  of  inattention  while  operat-ing  power  tools  may  result  in  serious 
personal injury.
 7) Dress  properly.  Do  not  wear  loose clothing  or  jewelry.  Contain  long hair.  K e e p   y o u r   h a i r,   c l o t h i n g ,   a n d  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  posi-tion 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 accidents.
 9) Remove  adjusting  keys  or  wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached t o   a   r o t a t i n g   p a r t   o f   t h e   t o o l   m a y  result in personal injury.
 10) D o   n o t   o v e r r e a c h .   K e e p   p r o p e r  footing and balance at all times. Proper  footing  and  balance  enable better  control  of  the  tool  in  unexpect-ed 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 care
 12) Use  clamps  or  other  practical  way to  secure  and  support  the  work-piece 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  better and  safer  at  the  rate  for  which  it  is designed. 
						

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 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  stor-ing the tool. S u c h   p r e v e n t i v e   s a f e t y   m e a s u r e s  reduce  the  risk  of  starting  the  tool accidentally.
 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, k e e p   i t   a w a y   f r o m   o t h e r   m e t a l  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  togeth-er 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) U s e   o n l y   a c c e s s o r i e s   t h a t   a r e  recommended  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.
Service
 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 
RULES
 1) Hold tool by insulated gripping sur-faces  when  performing  an  opera-tion  where  the  cutting  tool  may contact hidden wiring. Contact  with  a  "live"  wire  will  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) D o   n o t   o p e r a t e   t h e   F o r w a r d /Reverse  lever  when  the  Variable speed control trigger is on.
   The  battery  will  discharge  rapidly  and damage to the unit may occur.
 5) If  the  bit  becomes  jammed,  immedi-ately  turn  the  Variable  speed  control 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. 
						

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  8) During  charging,  the  charger  may become  slightly  warm.  This  is  nor-mal. Do not charge the battery for a long period. 
Symbol meaning
VVolts
Direct Current
n0no load speed
…/minrevolutions orreciprocation per minutes
Forward Rotation
Reverse Rotation
Rotation with Hammering
Rotation only
WARNING;
Some  dust  created  by  power  sand-ing,  sawing,  grinding,  drilling,  and o t h e r   c o n s t r u c t i o n   a c t i v i t i e s   c o n-tains  chemicals  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  prod-ucts* 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  our microscopic particles.
.FOR
 BATTERY  CHARGER 
& BATTERY PACK
IMPORTANT  SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
 1) SAVE THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS -This manual contains important
important safety and operating instruc-tions 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 shown below.  EY9065, EY9066, EY9168, EY9080, EY9086, EY9180, EY9182, EY9001,
EY9006, EY9101, EY9106, EY9200, EY9201, EY9136, EY9230, EY9231EY9251, EY9117, EY9210, EY9231 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  otherwise  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 s h o c k .   I f   e x t e n s i o n   c o r d   m u s t   b e  used, make sure: a. that  pins  on  plug  of  extension cord  are  the  same  number,  size and  shape  as  those  of  plug  on charger.b. t h a t   e x t e n s i o n   c o r d   i s   p r o p-erly  wired  and  in  good  electrical condition.c. that  wire  size  is  large  enough for  ampere  rating  of  charger  as specified below. 
						

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RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE OFEXTENSION CORDS FORBATTERY CHARGERS
AC Input Rating.AmperesAWG Size of Cord
Equal to or greater thanBut less thanLength of Cord, Feet
2550100150
0218181816
 8) Do not operate charger with damaged cord  or  plugreplace  them  immedi-ately.
 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  reas-sembly  may  result  in  a  risk  of  electric shock or fire.
 11) To  reduce  the  risk  of  electric  shock, unplug  charger  from  outlet  before  at-tempting  any  maintenance  or  clean-ing.
 12) The  charger  and  battery  pack  are specifically  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 battery pack housing.
 15) Do  not  store  the  tool  and  battery  pack in  locations  where  the  temperature may  reach  or  exceed  50°C  (122°F)( s u c h   a   m e t a l   t o o l   s h e d ,   o r   a   c a r  in  the  summer),  which  can  lead  to deterioration of the storage battery.
 16) Do  not  charge  battery  pack  when  the temperature  is  BELOW  0°C  (32°F)  or ABOVE  40°C  (104°F).  This  is  very  im-portant.
 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) U s e   o f   a n   a t t a c h m e n t   n o t   r e c o m-mended  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 burns.
 24) NOTE:  If  the  supply  cord  of  this  ap-pliance  is  damaged,  it  must  only  be replaced  by  a  repair  shop  appointed  by the  manufacturer,  because  special  pur-pose tools are required.
 25) TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  ELEC-T R I C   S H O C K ,   T H I S   A P P L I A N C E  H A S   A  P O L A R I Z E D   P L U G   ( O N E  B L A D E   I S   W I D E R   T H A N   T H E  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 electrician  to  install  the  proper  outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. 
						

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.FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Clutch handle
Keyless drill chuck
Variable speed control trigger
18V Battery pack (EY9251)
Speed selector switch
Vent holes
Forward/Reverse 
lever
Battery pack release button
Battery charger (EY0110)Support handle
. ASSEMBLY
Attaching or removing bit
Note: When  attaching  or  removing a  bit,  disconnect  battery  pack from  tool  or  place  the  switch  in the center position (switch lock).This  tool  is  equipped  with  a  keyless drill chuck.
 1. Attachment 
Insert  the  bit  and  turn  the  Lock  collar clockwise  (looking  from  the  front)  tot i g h t e n   f i r m l y   u n t i l   i t   s t o p s   c l i c k i n g .
Lock collar
 2. Removal Slide  the  Lock  collar  to  FREE  side. Turn  the  Lock  collar  counterclockwise (looking  from  the  front),  then  remove the bit.
Lock collar
Note: If  excessive  play  occurs  in  the chuck,  secure  the  drill  in  place 
and  tighten  the  chuck  by  turning clockwise,  open the chuck jaws by unscrewing the Lock collar and   tighten  the  screw  (left-handed screw) with a screwdriver by turn-ing  it  counterclockwise  (viewed from the front). 
						

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Attaching  or  removing  battery 
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.
 3. Support handleP l a c e   t h e   s u p p o r t   h a n d l e   a t   y o u r  favorite  position  and  tighten  the  han-dle securely. 
Loosen Tighten
Remove  the  handles  when  placing the battery pack in the storage case.
. OPERATION
Switch Operation
 1. The  speed  increases  with  the  amount of  depression  of  the  trigger.    When beginning  work,  depress  the  trigger slightly to start the rotation slowly.
 2. A  feedback  electronic  controller  is used  to  give  a  strong  torque  even  in low speed.
 3. The  brake  operates  when  the  trigger is released and the motor stops imme-diately.
Note: W h e n   t h e   b r a k e   o p e r a t e s ,   a  braking  sound  may  be  heard.  This is normal.
Forward/Reverse lever Operation
(Forward (), Switch lock, Reverse ())
CAUTION: Do  not  operate  Forward/R e v e r s e   l e v e r   u n t i l   t h e  chuck  comes  to  a  com-plete  stop.  Shifting  during rotation  of  the  chuck  may damage the tool.
Forward Rotation Switch Operation
 1. For  forward  rotation,  set  the  lever  to forward.
 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  and  drilling.  The brake  operates  and  the  chuck  stops immediately  when  the  trigger  is  re-leased.
 4. After  use,  set  the  lever  to  its  center position (switch lock).
Reverse Rotation Switch Operation
 1. For  reverse  rotation,  set  the  lever  to reverse.  Check  the  direction  of  rota-tion before use.
 2. Depress  the  trigger  switch  slightly  to start the tool slowly.
 3. After  use,  set  the  lever  to  its  center position (switch lock).
Clutch Torque Setting
Adjust  the  torque  to  one  of  the  15 possible settings or ““ , “  “ position to the job.
CAUTION: Te s t   t h e   s e t t i n g   b e f o r e  actual operation.
Set the scale at this line. 
						

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Bit-locking function
 1. With  the  trigger  switch  not  engaged and  a  screwdriver  bit  locked  in  place, the  tool  can  be  used  as  a  manual screwdriver  (up  to  22.6  Nm,  230  k
f-cm, 199 in-lbs).
   There  will  be  a  little  play  in  the  chuck, but this is not a malfunction.
 2. This  feature  is  handy  for  tightening screws  that  require  more  torque  than the maximum torque of the driver (po-sition   on  the  clutch),  for  confirming the  tightness  of  a  screw  or  to  loosen an extremely tight screw.
NOTE: W h e n   t h e   b r a k e   o p e r a t e s ,   a  b r a k i n g   s o u n d   m a y   b e   h e a r d .  This  sound  indicates  engagement of the bit lock.CAUTION: To   e l i m i n a t e   e x c e s s i v e  temperature  increase  of  the tool  surface,  do  not  operate the  tool  continuously  using two  or  more  battery  packs.To o l   n e e d s   c o o l   o f f   t i m e  before  switching  to  another pack. D o   n o t   c l o s e   u p   v e n t  h o l e s   o n   b o d y   s i d e s   o f   t h e  b o d y   d u r i n g   o p e r a t i o n .Otherwise,  the  machine  func-tion  is  adversely  affected  to cause a failure
 Do  NOT  strain  the  tool(motor).T h i s   m a y   c a u s e   d a m a g e   t o  the unit. Use  the  machine  in  such a  way  as  to  prevent  the  air from  the  body  vent  holes from  blowing  directly  onto your  skin.    Otherwise,  you may get burnt. W h e n   o p e r a t i n g   w i t h   a  Ni-MH  battery  pack,  make sure  the  place  is  well-venti-lated.
Speed Selection
Choose  a  low  or  high  speed  to  suit the use.The  more  the  speed  control  trigger  is pulled, the higher the speed becomes.
No load speedTorque
LOW80 - 550/min (rpm)Strong
HIGH300 - 2000/min (rpm)Weak
CAUTION:  Check  the  speed  selector switch before use.
  Use  at  low  speed  when strong force is needed dur-ing  operation.  (Using  at high  speed  while  a  strong force is applied may cause a motor breakdown.)
  D o   n o t   o p e r a t e   t h e  s p e e d   s e l e c t o r   s w i t c h  (LOW-HIGH)  while  pull-ing  on  the  speed  control trigger.  This  can  cause the  rechargeable  battery to  wear  quickly  or  dam-age  the  internal  mecha-nism of the motor. * See appendix for “RECOM-MENDED SPEED SELEC-
TION”.
For  Appropriate  use  of  Battery 
pack
Ni-MH Battery pack EY9251
  Charge  the  Ni-MH  battery  fully  before storage in order to ensure a longer ser-vice 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 b a t t e r y   t e m p e r a t u r e   i s   b e l o w   0 ° C  (32°F)  the  tool  may  fail  to  function properly.  In that case, charge the bat-tery until charging is completed for ap-propriate functioning of the battery.
  When  operating  with  a  Ni-MH  battery pack,  make  sure  the  place  is  well-ventilated.
Battery Pack Life
The  rechargeable  batteries  have  a limited life.  If operation time becomes  
						

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e x t r e m e l y   s h o r t   a f t e r   r e c h a r g i n g ,  replace  the  battery  pack  with  a  new one.Note: Use  under  extremely  hot  or c o l d   c o n d i t i o n s   w i l l   r e d u c e  operating capacity per charge.
Charging
Note: When  you  charge  the  battery pack  for  the  first  time,  or  after prolonged  storage,  charge  it for about 24 hours to bring the batteries up to full capacity.
EY0110
 1. Plug the charger into the AC outlet.
Note:  S p a r k s   m a y   b e   p r o d u c e d  
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.
Battery pack
To AC 
outlet
Battery charger
 3. During  charging,  the  charging  lamp 
will be lit.
    When charging is completed, an inter
-
nal  electronic  switch  will  automatically 
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  automati
-
cally.
 4.  W h e n   c h a r g i n g   i s   c o m p l e t e d ,   t h e  
c h a r g i n g   l a m p   w i l l   s t a r t   f l a s h i n g  
quickly.
 5. When  in  any  of  the  conditions  that battery pack is too cool, or the battery 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  may  light  up and  then  flash  slowly.  After  sev-eral  minutes,  the  charging  lamp may  flash  quickly  to  indicate  the charging is completed.
 6. If  the  charging  lamp  does  not  light i m m e d i a t e l y   a f t e r   t h e   c h a r g e r   i s  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 t h e   a m b i e n t   t e m p e r a t u r e .   Otherwise  battery  pack  may not be fully charged.  Cool  down  the  charger  when charging  more  than  two  bat-tery packs consecutively.  Do  not  insert  your  fingers  into contact  hole,  when  holding charger  or  any  other  occa-sions.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
Red Flashing
Red Lit
Flashing quickly
Orange Lit
Orange Flashing
Charger is plugged into a wall 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
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 RECYCLING
ATTENTION:
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.
. ACCESSORIES
Use only bits suitable for size of drill’s chuck.
RECOMMENDED SPEED SELECTION
CAUTION:  U S E   AT   L O W   S P E E D   W H E N   S T R O N G   F O R C E   I S   N E E D E D  DURING OPERATION.   (Using  at  high  speed  while  a  strong  force  is  applied  may  cause  a motor breakdown.)  Use the following as a guide to select low or high speed for the job.
EY6950
DRILLINGSCREWTIGHTENING
MATERIAL/ CONDITIONMORTAR / BRICK
WOOD /YELLOW PINEMETALMETAL HOLE SAWWood screwsThickness: 40 mm (1-37/64") or lessCold-rolled steel plate (SPC)Thickness:  1.6 mm (1/16”) or less
HIGHø 10 mm (3/8") or lessNot usedø 6.5 mm (1/4") or lessNot usedø 4 mm (5/32") or less
LOWø 13 mm (1/2") or less(Slow operation)
ø 36 mm (1-27/64") or lessø 13 mm (1/2") or lessø 34 mm (1-11/ 32") or lessø 6.8 mm (17/64") or less