Panasonic Ey7542 Operating Instructions Manual

							
Multi-Impact & Drill Driver
Entraînement perceuse & percussions multiples
Pistola taladradora y múltiples impactos
Operating Instructions
Instructions d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
 Model No: EY7542
IMPORTANTThis manual contains safety information. Read manual completely before f\
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Index/Index/Indice
English: Page 3 
Français:  Page 17  Español:  Página 33
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION DES FONCTIONS
DESCRIPCIÓN FUNCIONAL
(P)
(R)
(S)
(A)
(F)
(E)
(C)
(D)
Ni-MHNi-Cd
(G)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
(O)(N)(M)
(L)(K)
(A)6.35 mm (1/4") hex quick connect chuckMandrin de connexion rapide hexagonal de 6,35 mm (1/4")Mandril hexagonal de conexión rápida de 6,35 mm (1/4")
(B)Clutch handlePoignée de l’embrayageMango de embrague
(C)Impact/Drill driver switchCommutateur de l’entraînement perceuse/percussionInterruptor de pistola taladradora/impactos
(D)Forward/Reverse leverLevier d’inversion marche avant/marche arrièrePalanca de avance/marcha atrás
(E)Belt hook lock leverLevier de verrouillage du crochet de ceinturePalanca de bloqueo del gancho de cinturón
(F)Belt hookCrochet de ceintureGancho del cinturón
(G)Alignment marksMarques d’alignementMarcas de alineación
(H)Battery pack release buttonBouton de libération de batterie autonomeBotón de liberación de la batería
(I)Battery pack (EY9L40)Batterie autonome (EY9L40)Batería (EY9L40)
(J)Control panelPanneau de commandePanel de control
(K)Overheat warning lamp (battery)Témoin d’avertissement de surchauffe (batterie)Luz de advertencia de sobrecalentamiento (batería)
(L)LED light on/off buttonBouton Marche/Arrêt de la lumière DELBotón ON/OFF de luz LED
(M)LED lightLumière DELLuz indicadora
(N)Battery low warning lampTémoin d’avertissement de batterie basseLuz de aviso de baja carga de batería
(O)Variable speed control triggerGâchette de commande de vitesseDisparador del control de velocidad variable
(P)Battery charger (EY0L80)Chargeur de batterie (EY0L80)Cargador de la batería (EY0L80)
(Q)Pack coverCouvercle de la batterie autonomeCubierta de batería
(R)Ni-MH/Ni-Cd battery pack dockPoste d’accueil de la batterie autonome Ni-MH/Ni-CdEnchufe de carga de batería Ni-MH/Ni-Cd
(S)Li-ion battery pack dockPoste d’accueil de la batterie autonome Li-ionEnchufe de carga de batería Li-ión
(Q)
(B)

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I.  INTRODUCTION
This  tool  is  the  Multi-Impact  &  Drill 
driver  that  has    operation  modes, 
“Impact  Driver  mode”  and  “Drill  Driver mode”. The modes can be selected by sliding the impact/drill driver switch.
II. GENERAL  SAFE -
TY RULES
 WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure  to  follow  all  instructions  listed below  may  result  in  electric  shock,  fire and/or  serious  injury.  The  term  “power tool”  in  all  of  the  warnings  listed  below refers  to  your  main  operated  (corded) p o w e r   t o o l   a n d   b a t t e r y   o p e r a t e d (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area Safety
1) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite a ccidents.
)  Do not operate power tools in explo -
sive  atmospheres,  such  as  in  the p r e s e n c e  o f  f l a m m a b l e  l i q u i d s , gases or dust.
Power  tools  create  sparks  which  may ignite the dust or fumes.
3) 
K e e p  c h i l d r e n  a n d  b y s t a n d e r s away while operating a power tool.D i s t r a c t i o n s  c a n  c a u s e  y o u  t o  l o s e control.
Electrical Safety
1) Power  tool  plugs  must  match  the o u t l e t .  N e v e r  m o d i f y  t h e  p l u g  i n any  way.  Do  not  use  any  adapter p l u g s  w i t h  e a r t h e d  ( g r o u n d e d ) power tools.
U n m o d i f i e d   p l u g s   a n d   m a t c h i n g o u t l e t s  w i l l  r e d u c e  r i s k  o f  e l e c t r i c shock.
) 
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded  surfaces  such  as  pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There  is  an  increased  risk  of  electric s h o c k  i f  y o u r  b o d y  i s  e a r t h e d  o r grounded.
3) 
Do  not  expose  power  tools  to  rain or wet conditions. 
Wa t e r  e n t e r i n g  a  p o w e r  t o o l  w i l l increase the risk of electric shock.
4) 
Do  not  abuse  the  cord.  Never  use t h e  c o r d  f o r  c a r r y i n g ,  p u l l i n g  o r unplugging  the  power  tool.  Keep c o r d  a w a y  f r o m  h e a t ,  o i l ,  s h a r p edges or moving parts. 
Damaged  or  entangled  cords  i ncrease 
the risk of electric shock.
5) 
When  operating  a  power  tool  out-doors,  use  an  extension  cord  suit-able for outdoor use. 
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
1) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and  use  common  sense  when  oper-ating  a  power  tool.  Do  not  use  a power  tool  while  you  are  tired  or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power  tools  may  result  in personal injury.
) 
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. 
Safety  equipment  such  as  dust  mask, non-skid  safety  shoes,  hard  hat,  or hearing  protection  used  for  appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3) 
Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch  is  in  the  off  position  before plugging in. 
Carrying  power  tools  with  your  finger on  the  switch  or  plugging  in  the  power tools  that  have  the  switch  on  invites accidents.
4) 
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. 
A  wrench  or  a  key  left  attached  to  a rotating  part  of  the  power  tool  may result in personal injury.
5) 
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. 
T h i s  e n a b l e s  b e t t e r  c o n t r o l  o f  t h e power tool in unexpected situations.
6)  
Dress  properly.  Do  not  wear  loose c l o t h i n g  o r  j e w e l l e r y.  K e e p  y o u r hair,  clothing  and  gloves  away  from moving parts.
Loose  clothes,  jewellery  or  long  hair can be caught in moving parts.

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7) I f  d e v i c e s  a r e  p r o v i d e d  f o r  t h e connection  of  dust  extraction  and collection  facilities,  ensure  these are connected and properly used. 
Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards.
Power Tool Use and Care
1) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct  power  tool  for  your  applica-tion.
The  correct  power  tool  will  do  the  job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
) 
Do  not  use  the  power  tool  if  the switch does not turn it on and off. 
Any  power  tool  that  cannot  be  con-trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3) 
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the  power  tool  before  making  any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. 
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  power tool accidentally.
4) 
Store  idle  power  tools  out  of  the reach  of  children  and  do  not  allow persons  unfamiliar  with  the  power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
P o w e r  t o o l s  a r e  d a n g e r o u s  i n  t h e hands of untrained users.
5) 
M a i n t a i n  p o w e r  t o o l s .  C h e c k  f o r misalignment  or  binding  of  moving parts,  breakage  of  parts  and  any other  condition  that  may  affect  the power  tools  operation.  If  damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many  accidents  are  caused  by  poorly maintained power tools.
6) 
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly  maintained  cutting  tools  with sharp  cutting  edges  are  less  likely  to bind and are easier to control.
7) 
Use  the  power  tool,  accessories a n d  t o o l  b i t s  e t c .  i n  a c c o r d a n c e with  these  instructions  and  in  the manner  intended  for  the  particular t y p e  o f  p o w e r  t o o l ,  t a k i n g  i n t o a c c o u n t  t h e  w o r k i n g  c o n d i t i o n s and the work to be performed. 
Use  of  the  power  tool  for  operations different  from  those  intended  could result in a hazardous situation.
Battery Tool Use and Care
1) E n s u r e  t h e  s w i t c h  i s  i n  t h e  o f f position  before  inserting  battery pack.
I n s e r t i n g  b a t t e r y  p a c k  i n t o  p o w e r tools  that  have  the  switch  on  invites accidents.
) 
R e c h a r g e  o n l y  w i t h  t h e  c h a r g e r specified by the manufacturer.
A  charger  that  is  suitable  for  one  type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
3)  Use  power  tools  only  with  specifi -
cally designated battery packs.
Use  of  any  other  battery  packs  may create a risk of injury and fire.
4) 
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 burns, or a fire.
5) 
Under  abusive  conditions,  liquid may  be  ejected  from  battery;  avoid c o n t a c t .  I f  c o n t a c t  a c c i d e n t a l l y occurs,  flush  with  water.  If  liquid contacts  eyes,  additionally  seek medical help.
Liquid  ejected  from  the  battery  may cause irritation or burns.
Service
1) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified  repair  person  using  only identical replacement parts. 
T h i s  w i l l  e n s u r e  t h a t  t h e  s a f e t y  o f power tool is maintained.
III. SPECIFIC  SAFE -
TY RULES
1)  Hold  power  tools  by  insulated  grip-
ping  su rfaces  when  performing  an 
o p e r a t i o n  w h e r e  t h e  c u t t i n g  t o o l 
may contact hidden wiring.
  Contact  with  a  “live”  wire  will  make  ex-
posed  metal  parts  of  the  tool  “live”  and shock the operator.

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)   Wear  ear  protectors.  Exposure  to noise can cause hearing loss.
3)   Be  aware  that  this  tool  is  always  in  an operating  condition,  since  it  does  not have  to  be  plugged  into  an  electrical outlet.
4)  If the bit becomes jammed, immediate-ly  turn  the  trigger  switch  off  to  prevent an overload which can damage the bat-tery pack or motor. Use reverse motion to loosen jammed bits.
5)  
Do  NOT  operate  the  Forward/Reverse lever  when  the  trigger  switch  is  on. The  battery  will  discharge  rapidly  and damage to the unit may occur.
6)   
When  storing  or  carrying  the  tool,  set the Forward/Reverse lever to the cen-ter position (switch lock).
7)   
Do  not  strain  the  tool  by  holding  the speed  control  trigger  halfway  (speed control mode) so that the motor stops. The protection circuit will activate and may  prevent  speed  control  operation. If  this  happens,  release  the  speed control  trigger  and  squeeze  again  for normal operation.
8)   Be  careful  not  to  get  dust  inside  the 
chuck.
9)   D o  n o t  t o u c h  t h e  r o t a t i n g  p a r t s  t o 
avoid injury.
10) Do  not  use  the  tool  continuously  for  a long  period  of  time.  Stop  using  the  tool from  time  to  time  to  avoid  temperature rise and heat overload of the motor.
11) Do not drop the tool.
Symbol Meaning
VVolts
Direct current
n0No load speed
… min-1Revolutions or reciprocations per minutes
AhElectrical capacity of battery pack
Rotation only
Impact driver mode
 WARNING! 
Some  dust  created  by  power  sanding, s a w i n g ,  g r i n d i n g ,  d r i l l i n g ,  a n d  o t h e r construction  activities  contains  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
•  C r y s t a l l i n e   s i l i c a   f r o m   b r i c k s   a n d 
cement and other masonry products
•  Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
To   r e d u c e   y o u r   e x p o s u r e   t o   t h e s e 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.
IV.	FOR BATTERY CHARGER 
& BATTERY PACK
Important Safety Instructions
1) SAVE  THESE  INSTRUCTIONS  -This m a n u a l c o n t a i n s  i m p o r t a n t  s a f e t y and  operating  instructions  for  battery charger EY0L80.
)  Before  using  battery  charger,  read  all 
instructions  and  cautionary  markings on  battery  charger,  battery  pack,  and product using battery pack.
3) C A U T I O N  - To  r e d u c e  t h e  r i s k  o f injury,  charge  only  Panasonic  Battery Pack as shown in last page.Other  types  of  batteries  may  burst causing personal injury and damage.
4)  Do  not  expose  charger  and  battery 
pack 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 r e s u l t  i n  a  r i s k  o f  f i r e  a n d  e l e c t r i c shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure that: 

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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 OFEXTENSION CORDS FORBATTERY CHARGERS
AC Input Rating.AmperesAWG Size of Cord
Equal to or greater thanBut less thanLength of Cord, Feet
550100150
018181816
8) Do  not  operate  charger  with  damaged cord or plug-replace them immediately.
9)  Do not operate charger if it has receiv -
ed  a  sharp  blow,  been  dropped,  or 
otherwise damaged in any way; take it 
to a qualified service personnel.
10) Do  not  disassemble  charger;  take  it to  a  qualified  service  personnel  when service  or  repair  is  required.  Incorrect r e a s s e m b l y  m a y  r e s u l t  i n  a  r i s k  o f electric shock or fire.
11) To  reduce  the  risk  of  electric  shock, u n p l u g  c h a r g e r  f r o m  o u t l e t  b e f o r e attempting  any  maintenance  or  clean-ing.
1 ) T h e  c h a r g e r  a n d  b a t t e r y  p a c k  a r e 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  (1 °F) (such  as  a  metal  tool  shed,  or  a  car 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  (3 °F) 
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 o n  s t a n d a r d  h o u s e h o l d  e l e c t r i c a l power  only.  Do  not  attempt  to  use  it on any other voltage!
 0) 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.
1) Charge  the  battery  pack  in  a  well  ven-tilated  place,  do  not  cover  the  charger and battery pack with a cloth, etc., while charging.
) Use of an attachment not recommend-ed  may  result  in  a  risk  of  fire,  electric shock, or personal injury.
3) D o  n o t  s h o r t  t h e  b a t t e r y  p a c k .  A battery short can cause a large current flow,  over  heating  and  create  the  risk of fire or personal injury.
4) NOTE: If the supply cord of this appli-a n c e  i s  d a m a g e d ,  i t  m u s t  o n l y  b e replaced  by  a  repair  shop  authorized by  the  manufacturer,  because  special purpose tools are required.
 5) 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 electrician  to  install  the  proper  outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
V.  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).
1.  Hold the collar of quick connect chuck and pull it out from the driver.
.  Insert  the  bit  into  the  chuck.  Release 
the collar.
3.  The  collar  will  return  to  its  original 
position when it is released.

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4. Pull the bit to make sure it does not come out.
5. To remove the bit, pull out the collar in the same way.
CAUTION:
• If  the  collar  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.
Use 6.35 mm (1/4") hexagonal bits.To  ensure  proper  securement  of  the bit,  use  only  hexagonal  bits  with  9.5 mm (3/8") detent.
6.35 mm (1/4")9.5 mm (3/8")
Attaching or Removing Bat -
tery Pack
1. To connect the battery pack:
Line  up  the  alignment  marks  and  at -
tach the battery pack.
• Slide  the  battery  pack  until  it  locks into position. 
Alignment marks
.  To remove the battery pack:Push  on  the  button  from  the  front  to 
release the battery pack.
Button
VI. OPERATION
[Main Body]
Switch Operation
  1. The speed increases with the amount of  depression  of  the  trigger.  When 
begi nning  work,  depress  the  trigger 
slightly to start the rotation slowly.
   .  A  feedback  electronic  controller  is 
used to give a strong torque even in low speed.
  3. The  brake  operates  when  the  trig
-ger is released and the motor stops immediately.
NOTE: 
When  the  brake  operates,  a  braking sound may be heard. This is normal.
Switch and Forward/Reverse 
Lever Operation
ForwardReverse
Switch lock
CAUTION:
To  prevent  damage,  do  not  operate Forward/Reverse  lever  until  the  bit comes to a complete stop.
Forward  Rotation  Switch 
Operation
  1. Push the lever for forward rotation.
   .  Depress the trigger switch slightly to 
start the tool slowly.
  3. The speed increases with the amount 
of  depression  of  the  trigger  for  effi-cient tightening of screws and drilling. The  brake  operates  and  the  chuck stops immediately when the trigger is released.
  4. After  use,  set  the  lever  to  its  center 
position (switch lock).

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Reverse  Rotation  Switch 
Operation
 1. Push  the  lever  for  reverse  rotation. Check  the  direction  of  rotation  be-fore use.
   .  Depress the trigger switch slightly to 
start the tool slowly.
  3. After  use,  set  the  lever  to  its  center 
position (switch lock).
Selecting Mode
Select modeIntended useWork material
Impact driverFasteningBolt Nut
Driving
Wood screwMetal screwSelf-driving screwDrill driver mode with clutch func-tionDrilling
WoodMetal
 WARNING!
This  tool  must  not  be  used  as  a  drill  in “Impact  Driver  mode”.  During  drilling  in steel,  the  drill  bit  may  break  in  case  of blocking  and  this  may  cause  dangerous cut wounds.
Impact Driver Operation
Select  Impact  Driver  with  the  impact/
drill driver switch.
• 
Switch  to  the  impact/drill  driver  posi-tion  only  when  the  tool  has  completely s t o p p e d  r o t a t i n g .  D a m a g e  m a y  b e caused if the tool is rotating.
The impact driver ( mark) display will turn silver.
Drill Driver Operation
Select Drill Driver with the impact/drill 
driver switch.• 
Switch  to  the  impact/drill  driver  posi-tion  only  when  the  tool  has  completely s t o p p e d  r o t a t i n g .  D a m a g e  m a y  b e caused if the tool is rotating.
The drill driver ( mark) display will turn silver.
Clutch Torque Setting
A d j u s t  t h e  t o r q u e  t o  o n e  o f  t h e  1 
clutch settings or “  ” position.
CAUTION: Test the setting before actual opera -tion.
Set the scale at this mark (  ). 
How to Use the Belt Hook WARNING!
• B e  s u r e  t o  a t t a c h  t h e  b e l t  h o o k s e c u r e l y  t o  t h e  m a i n  u n i t  w i t h  t h e screw  firmly  fastened.  When  the  belt hook is not firmly attached to the main unit, the hook may disconnect and the main unit may fall. 
  T h i s  m a y  r e s u l t  i n  a n  a c c i d e n t  o r 
injury.
•  Periodically  check  screw  for  tight
-ness.  If  found  to  be  loose,  tighten firmly.
• 
Be  sure  to  attach  the  belt  hook  firmly and  securely  onto  a  waist  belt  or  other belt. Pay attention that the unit does not slip  off  the  belt. This  may  result  in  an accident or injury.

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• When  the  main  unit  is  held  by  the belt  hook,  avoid  jumping  or  running with it.  Doing so may cause the hook to slip and the main unit may fall.  T h i s  m a y  r e s u l t  i n  a n  a c c i d e n t  o r injury.
•  When  the  belt  hook  is  not  used,  be 
sure  to  return  it  to  the  storing  posi-t i o n .  T h e  b e l t  h o o k  m a y  c a t c h  o n something. 
  T h i s  m a y  r e s u l t  i n  a n  a c c i d e n t  o r 
injury.
• 
W h e n  t h e  u n i t  i s  h o o k e d  o n t o  t h e w a i s t  b e l t  b y  t h e  b e l t  h o o k ,  d o  n o t attach  driver  bits  to  the  unit.  A  sharp edge  object,  such  as  a  drill  bit,  may cause injury or an accident. 
To Set the Belt Hook Angle 
Position
1 . Slide  the  belt  hook  lock  lever 1  and hold it to unlock the belt hook.
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3 
.  P u l l   t h e   b e l t   h o o k from  storing  position 2 and set it.
3. 
Release  the  belt  hook lock  lever  to lock  the angle of belt hook.
4. 
M a k e  s u r e  t h e  b e l t  h o o k  i s  f i r m l y locked. Also  make  sure  the  belt  hook is firmly locked into position 3.
•  T h e  b e l t  h o o k  c a n-not  be  locked  in  this position.  Firmly  lock it  into  position  before use.
To  return  the  belt  hook  to  the  storing position, follow  step  1.  and  .  above, then lower the belt hook.To  s e c u r e  t h e  l o c k ,  f o l l o w  3  a n d  4 above.
To  Change  the  Belt  Hook 
Location Side
T he  b e l t  h o o k  c a n  b e  a t t a c h e d  t o either side of the unit. 
        
1.  Set  the  belt  hook  at  storing  posi-tion. . 
Loosen  the  screw  turning  it  coun
-ter-clockwise,  using  a  flat  metal  or a flat blade screw driver.
3.  Take  out  the  belt  hook  and  insert 
into the other side of the slot on the main unit.
4.  Fasten  the  screw  firmly,  turning  it 
clockwise.
The  belt  hook  can  be  taken  out  from the main unit only when it is at storing position.
Control Panel
(1)()
(3)
(1)  LED light
Pressingtoggles  the LED light on and off.The  light  illuminates  with very  low  current,  and  it does  not  adversely  affect t h e  p e r f o r m a n c e  o f  t h e d r i v e r  d u r i n g  u s e  o r  i t s battery capacity.
CAUTION:
• 
The  built-in  LED  light  is  designed  to illuminate  the  small  work  area  tem-porarily. 
• Do  not  use  it  as  a  substitute  for  a 
regular  flashlight,  since  it  does  not have enough brightness.• P o w e r   a u t o m a t i c a l l y   t u r n s   o f f immediately  after  the  battery  pack is  installed  or  when  the  LED  light is  on  and  the  driver  has  not  been used for 5 minutes or more or when the  LED  light  is  turned  off  and  the driver  has  not  used  for  1  minute  or more. Please depress the switch to operate the drill again.
This product has the built-in LED light.This  product  is  classified  into  “Class  1 
LED Product” to IEC (EN) 608 5-1: 001.
Class 1 LED Product

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Caution : DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
Use  of  controls  or  adjustments  or  performance of  procedures  other  than  those  specified  herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
(2) Overheat warning lamp
Off (normal operation)
Flashing: Overheat
Indicates operation has been halted due to battery overheating.
The  overheating  protection  feature halts  driver  operation  to  protect  the 
b a t t e r y  p a c k  i n  t h e  e v e n t  o f  o v e r-
heating.  The  overheat  warning  lamp on  the  control  panel  flashes  when this feature is active. 
• 
If the overheating protection feature activates,  allow  the  driver  to  cool thoroughly  (at  least  30  minutes). The driver is ready for use when the overheat warning lamp goes out. 
• 
Avoid  using  the  driver  in  a  way  that causes  the  overheating  protection feature to activate repeatedly.
(3)  Battery low warning lamp
Off(normal operation)
Flashing(No charge)Battery protection feature active
E x c e s s i v e  ( c o m p l e t e )  d i s c h a r g i n g of  lithium  ion  batteries  shortens  their service  life  dramatically.  The  driver includes  a  battery  protection  feature 
designed  to  prevent  excessive  dis -
charging of the battery pack.
•  The  battery  protection  feature  acti
-vates  immediately  before  the  bat-tery  loses  its  charge,  causing  the battery low warning lamp to flash.
•  If you notice the battery low warning 
lamp  flashing,  charge  the  battery pack immediately.
Recommended Grip
U s e  t h e  g r i p  t o  h o l d  a n d  o p e r a t e the  driver  with  one  hand.  If  the  job r e q u i r e s  a d d i t i o n a l  f o r c e ,  y o u  c a n p u s h  a g a i n s t  t h e  r e a r  e n d  o f  t h e driver with your other hand.
[Battery Pack]
For Appropriate Use of Bat -
tery pack
Li-ion Battery pack (EY9L40)
• For  optimum  battery  life,  store  the Li-ion  battery  pack  following  use  with-out charging it.
•  When charging the battery pack, con
-firm  that  the  terminals  on  the  bat-tery  charger  are  free  of  foreign  sub-stances  such  as  dust  and  water  etc. Clean  the  terminals  before  charging the  battery  pack  if  any  foreign  sub-stances are found on the terminals. 
  The  life  of  the  battery  pack  terminals 
may be affected by foreign substances such  as  dust  and  water  etc.  during operation. • W h e n  b a t t e r y  p a c k  i s  n o t  i n  u s e , 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  togeth-er may cause sparks, burns or a fire.
• W h e n  o p e r a t i n g  t h e  b a t t e r y  p a c k , make  sure  the  work  place  is  well  ven-tilated.
• When  the  battery  pack  is  removed from the main body of the tool, replace the  battery  pack  cover  immediately  in order  to  prevent  dust  or  dirt  from  con-taminating  the  battery  terminals  and causing a short circuit.

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