Panasonic Eyfla4 Operating Instructions Manual

							
Operating Instructions
Instructions d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
Cordless Impact Driver/Cordless Impact WrenchPerceuse à impact sans fil/Clé de serrage à impact sans filDestornillador de impacto inalámbrico/Llave de impacto inalámbrica\
Model No: EYFLA4A / EYFLA4AR
EYFLA5A / EYFLA5AR
EYFLA5Q / EYFLA5QR
EYFLA6J / EYFLA6JR
EYFLA6P / EYFLA6PR
EYFMA1P 
EYFMA1J 
IMPORTANTThis manual contains safety information. Read manual completely before f\
irst using this product and save this manual for future use.
IMPORTANTCe mode d’emploi contient des informations sur la sécurité. Lis\
ez-le en entier avant d’utiliser le produit et conservez-le pour référence.
IMPORTANTEEste manual contiene información de seguridad. Lea completamente este\
 manual antes de utilizar por primera vez este producto, y guárdelo para poder consultarlo en el futuro.
* Pictured: Cordless impact driver* Image: Perceuse à impact sans fil* En la imagen: Destornillador de impacto inalámbrico 
						

							
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Index
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION DES FONCTIONS
DESCRIPCIÓN FUNCIONAL
Remote control and battery are not included.La télécommande et la batterie ne sont pas incluses.El control remoto y la batería no están incluídos.
(G)(H)
(I)
(N)
(O)
(P)
(M)
(Q)
(V)
(U)
(R)(T)
(S)
(B)
(A)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(J)
(K)
EYFLA4A/EYFLA4AREYFLA5A/EYFLA5AR
EYFLA6PEYFLA6PR
EYFMA1P
EYFLA5QREYFLA5Q
EYFLA6JEYFLA6JREYFMA1J
(L) 
						

							
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(A)
6.35 mm - (EYFLA4A, EYFLA4AR/EYFLA5A, EYFLA5AR)/square drive (EYFLA5Q\
, EYFLA5QR, EYFLA6J, EYFLA6JR, EYFMA1J/pin type EYFLA6P, EYFLA6PR, EYFMA1P/pin-detent type)6,35 mm - (EYFLA4A, EYFLA4AR/EYFLA5A, EYFLA5AR)/entraînement carré (EYFLA\
5Q, EYFLA5QR, EYFLA6J, EYFLA6JR, EYFMA1J/type à goujon EYFLA6P, EYFLA6PR, EYFMA1P/type à goupille d'arrêt)6,35 mm - (EYFLA4A, EYFLA4AR/EYFLA5A, EYFLA5AR)/excitador cuadrado (EYFLA5Q, EY\
FLA5QR, EYFLA6J, EYFLA6JR, EYFMA1J/tipo pasador EYFLA6P, EYFLA6PR, EYFMA1P/tipo pasador retenedor)
(B)Tightening confirmation lampTémoin de confirmation de serrageLámpara de confirmación de apriete(C)Forward/Reverse leverLevier d’inversion marche avant/marche arrièrePalanca de avance/marcha atrás
(D)Alignment markMarques d’alignementMarcas de alineación(E)Remote control Assembly QualifierVérificateur d'assemblage de la télécommandeCualificador incorporado con control remoto
(F)Control panelPanneau de commandePanel de control(G)LED light on/off buttonBouton Marche/Arrêt de la lumière DELBotón ON/OFF de luz LED
(H)Battery indication lampTémoin indicateur de la batterieLámpara de indicadora de la batería(I)DisplayAffichageVisor
(J)Variable speed control triggerGâchette de commande de vitesseDisparador del control de velocidad variable(K)LED lightLumière DELLuz indicadora
(L)Pin-detentGoupille d'arrêtPasador retenedor(M)Remote controlTélécommandeControl remoto
(N)+ buttonBouton +Botón +(O)− buttonBouton −Botón −
(P)OK buttonBouton OKBotón OK (correcto)(Q)Torque level buttonBouton de niveau du couple de serrageBotón de palanca de par de torsión
(R)Format buttonBouton de formatBotón de formato(S)HolderSupportRetenedor
(T)BatteryBatterieBatería(U)Interval set buttonBouton de réglage de l’intervalleBotón de ajuste de intervalo
(V)Torque set buttonBouton de réglage du couple de serrageBotón de ajuste de par de torsión 
						

							
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I. GENERAL SAFETY 
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  mains  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 accidents.
) 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  children  and  bystanders  away while operating a power tool.Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
1) Power  tool  plugs  must  match  the outlet.  Never  modify  the  plug  in  any way.  Do  not  use  any  adapter  plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.Unmodified  plugs  and  matching  outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
) 
Avoid  body  contact  with  earthed  or grounded  surfaces  such  as  pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3) Do  not  expose  power  tools  to  rain  or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will 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 u n p l u g g i n g   t h e   p o w e r   t o o l .   K e e p cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged  or  entangled  cords  increase the risk of electric shock.
5) 
When operating a power tool outdoors, use  an  extension  cord  suitable  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 operating 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. 
This enables better control of the 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.
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 application.
The  correct  power  tool  will  do  the  job better  and  safer  at  the  rate  for  which  it was designed.
) 
D o   n o t   u s e   t h e   p o w e r   t o o l   i f   t h e switch does not turn it on and off. 
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with  the  switch  is  dangerous  and  must be repaired.
3) 
Disconnect  the  plug  from  the  power source  and/or  the  battery  pack  from  
						

							
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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.
Power tools are dangerous in the 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) 
U s e   t h e   p o w e r   t o o l ,   a c c e s s o r i e s and  tool  bits  etc.  in  accordance  with these  instructions  and  in  the  manner intended  for  the  particular  type  of power  tool,  taking  into  account  the working  conditions  and  the  work  to be performed. 
Use  of  the  power  tool  for  operations d i ff e r e n t   f r o m   t h o s e   i n t e n d e d   c o u l d result in a hazardous situation.
Battery Tool Use and Care
1) Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack.
Inserting  battery  pack  into  power  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 specifically 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 contact. If  contact  accidentally  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. 
This will ensure that the safety of power tool is maintained.
II.
 INTENDED USE
This  tool  is  a  Cordless  Impact  Driver/Wrench and  can  be  used  to  tighten  bolts,  nuts,  and screws. Additionally, it provides a torque control function that automatically stops tool operation when a preset load is reached to deliver consis-tent tightening torque. Additionally, a separately available Assembly  Qualifier  can  provide  wire-less monitoring to determine whether tightening has been completed properly.
Read “the Safety Instructions” booklet and the following before using.
III. ADDITIONAL SAFETY 
RULES
1) Wear  ear  protectors  when  using  the tool for extended periods.
)  Be  aware  that  this  tool  is  always  in  an 
operating  condition,  since  it  does  not  have to be plugged into an electrical outlet.
3)  Hold  power  tools  by  insulated  gripping 
surfaces  when  performing  an  operation 
where  the  cutting  tool  may  contact  hid­den wiring or its own cord.
  Contact with a “live” wire will make e xposed 
metal  parts  of  the  tool  “live”  and  shock  the operator.
4)  Do  NOT  operate  the  Forward/Reverse 
lever when the main switch is on. The bat-tery  will  discharge  rapidly  and  damage  to the unit may occur.
5)  During  charging,  the  charger  may  become 
slightly warm. This is normal.
  Do NOT charge the battery for a long period.
6)  When  storing  or  carrying  the  tool,  set  the 
Forward/Reverse  lever  to  the  center  posi-tion (switch lock). 
						

							
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7) Do not strain the tool by holding the speed c o n t r o l   t r i g g e r   h a l f w a y   ( s p e e d   c o n t r o l mode) so that the motor stops.
Symbol Meaning
VVolts
Direct current
n0No load speed
… min-1Revolutions or reciprocations per minutes
AhElectrical capacity of battery pack
IV.	ASSEMBLY
Attaching or Removing Bit
NOTE:
• When  attaching  or  removing  a  bit,  discon-nect  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 tool.
.  Insert  the  bit  into  the  chuck.  Release  the 
collar.
3.  The  collar  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  out  the  collar  in  the same way.
CAUTION:
• If  the  collar  does  not  return  to  its  origi-nal  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.
EYFLA4A/EYFLA4AR/EYFLA5A/EYFLA5AR
1 mm
(15/3")9 mm – 9.5 mm
(3/64" – 3/8")6.35 mm (1/4")
Attaching Socket (Pin type)
•  Remove the socket’s rubber ring and pin.
rubber ring
pin
groove
1  Attach the socket to the tool.
2  Insert  the  pin.  (Taking  care  to  align  the  pin holes on the socket and tool.)
3  Attach  the  rubber  ring  by  sliding  it  into  place over the groove.
NOTE:Be sure to attach the rubber ring to prevent the pin from falling out.
Removing Socket (Pin type)
1  Remove the rubber ring.
2  Remove the pin.
3  Remove the socket from the tool.
NOTE:Keep  the  temperature  of  the  tool  above 
the freezing point (0°C/3°F) when attach-
ing  sockets  to  or  detaching  them  from the  square  drive  on  the  tool.  Do  not  use 
excessive force when attaching or detach-
ing sockets. 
						

							
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Attaching Socket (Pin­detent)
1  Depress the pin-detent on the square drive.
2  Attach the socket to square drive.
3  Make  sure  the  socket  is  securely  attached  to the square drive.
Removing Socket (Pin ­detent)
1  Insert a small rod into the hole on the socket.
2 Depress the pin-detent, then detach the socket.
NOTE:Keep the temperature of the tool above the 
freezing  point  (0°C/3 °F)  when  attaching 
sockets  to  or  removing  them  from  the square  drive.  Do  not  use  excessive  force when attaching or removing sockets.
CAUTION:
•  When  attaching  a  socket  to  the  driver, 
verify  that  the  socket  and  pin-detent  do not interfere with one another.
Proper socket attachment
•  Some  sockets  may  not  function  well  with 
the  driver  due  to  their  shape.  Avoid  use of sockets such as the following:
1  Sockets shaped so that the pin-detent makes  contact  with  the  side  of  the socket’s  pin  hole  when  the  socket  is attached to the driver.   
The  pin-detent  will  be  subjected  to 
excessive force, possibly damaging it.
2 Sockets  with  a  pin  hole  on  one  side only
  You  may  be  unable  to  remove  the 
socket if it is attached in the wrong ori-entation.
3 Sockets  whose  pin  holes  have  bev-eled edges
  The  socket  will  not  be  held  in  place 
with  sufficient  force,  so  that  it  may come off during use.
Attaching or Removing Bat­
tery Pack
1. To connect the battery pack:
  Line  up  the  alignment  marks  and  attach 
the battery pack.
• 
Slide  the  battery  pack  until  it  locks  into position.
Alignment marks 
						

							
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. To remove the battery pack:
Push up on the button from the front to re-
lease the battery pack.
Button
V.	OPERATION
Before  Using  the  Remote 
Control  (Available  as  an 
optional accessory)
Insert the battery
1.  Pull out the battery holder.
1 Push  in  on  the  fas-tener  as  indicated  by the arrow.
2  Pull out the holder.
.  Insert the battery and 
push  the  holder back in.
NOTE:
• If  the  tool  does  not  respond  to  the  wire
-less remote control even when the remote control  is  operated  close  to  the  tool,  the 
battery  (CR 05)  is  dead.  Replace  it  with 
a fresh battery.
•  The included battery is provided for sample 
use  and  may  not  last  as  long  as  commer-cially available batteries. 
Wireless remote control range
Approx. 50 cm
Vertically
Approx. 60° Approx. 60° 
The remote control should be operated within approximately  50  cm  and  approximately  60° vertically and horizontally of the perpendicular relative  to  the  infrared  Assembly  Qualifier  on the tool.
• Under  the  following  circumstances,  you  may 
not  be  able  to  operate  the  tool,  even  within this range.
•  If  there  is  an  object  between  the  remote 
control’s  transmitter  and  the  tool’s Assem-bly Qualifier.
•  Use  outdoors  or  in  other  environments 
where the remote control Assembly Qualifier is exposed to a strong light source, or when the  remote  control  transmitter  or  Assembly Qualifier is dirty may cause the tool to fail to respond,  even  when  the  remote  control  is used within the operating range.
[Main Body]
Switch  and  Forward/Reverse 
Lever Operation
ForwardReverse
Switch lock
CAUTION:To   p r e v e n t   d a m a g e ,   d o   n o t   o p e r a t e Forward/Reverse lever until the bit comes to a complete stop. 
						

							
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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  efficient  tight-ening  of  screws.  The  brake  operates  and the  bit  stops  immediately  when  the  trigger is released.
4.  After  use,  set  the  lever  to  its  center  posi
-tion (switch lock).
Reverse  Rotation  Switch 
Operation
1. Push the lever for reverse rotation. Check the direction of rotation before use.
. 
Depress  the  trigger  switch  slightly  to  start  the tool slowly.
3.  After  use,  set  the  lever  to  its  center  posi-tion (switch lock).
CAUTION:
• To  eliminate  excessive  temperature 
increase  of  the  tool  surface,  do  not operate  the  tool  continuously  using  two or  more  battery  packs.  Tool  needs  cool off  time  before  switching  to  another pack.
Tightening confirmation lamp
• The  tightening  confirmation  lamp  can  be used  to  check  whether  the  torque  control function was activated.
Tool statusLamp display
Tightening complete(with torque control function operation)
Green
(For approx.  
seconds)
•  Tightening not complete
•  Tightening complete 
with retightening within 1 second
Red
(For approx.  
seconds)
The automatic stop function has been activated.
Red(For approx. 5 minutes)
CAUTION:
• When  the  tool  stops  automatically  after 
the  switch  is  released  during  impact-mode  tightening  and  then  re-engaged within 1 second, the red lamp will light up to  indicate  the  risk  of  excessive  torque application as a result of re-tightening. 
NOTE
• The  tightening  confirmation  lamp  will 
not  turn  on  under  the  following  condi-tions:
•  When the torque clutch is set to “F”
•  During reverse rotation operation
•  The  lamp  turns  off  when  the  tool  is  in 
operation.
Control Panel
(1) ()(3)
(1) LED light
Pressing  the   button  to ggles  the  LED  light  on and off. The light illuminates with very low current, and it does not adversely affect the performance of the tool during use or its battery capacity.
CAUTION:
• The  built-in  LED  light  is  designed  to  illu-minate the small work area temporarily. 
• Do  not  use  it  as  a  substitute  for  a  regu-lar  flashlight,  since  it  does  not  have enough brightness.
This tool has the built-in LED light.
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. 
						

							
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(2) The battery indication lamp
• Use  the  battery  indication  lamp  to  check how much power is left in the battery.
•  Battery  life  varies  slightly  with  ambient  tem-
perature  and  battery  characteristics.  The lamp  is  designed  to  provide  a  rough  indica-tion of remaining battery life.
 Battery indication lamp
IndicatorBattery status
Fully charged
Approx. 40% or less remaining
Flashing
Flashing 
Approx. 0% or less 
remaining (indicates need to recharge battery)The battery pack will need to be charged soon.
Flashing
No chargeThe battery pack needs to be charged.(The tool’s automatic power-off function will activate at this stage.) 
Automatic power­off function
• The automatic power-off function is designed to  prevent  a  loss  of  tightening  torque  due  to reduced  battery  voltage.  Once  it  has  been activated,  the  tool  will  not  operate  until  the battery  pack  has  been  charged  (or  replaced with  a  fresh  unit),  even  if  the  trigger  is depressed.
Battery indication lamp
Indicator
Flashing
NOTE:
•  All 3 bars on the battery indication lamp 
will  flash  when  the  automatic  power-off function is activated.
•  When the battery indication lamp begins 
flashing,  the  battery  pack  should  be charged  (or  replaced  with  a  fresh  unit) immediately.
•  Be  sure  to  fully  charge  the  battery  pack 
in  question  after  activation  of  the  auto-matic  power-off  function.  Failure  to  do so  may  prevent  the  automatic  power-off function from being properly deactivated.
(3)  The torque control function
• The  torque  control  function  calculates  the load from the motor’s rotational angle during the  hammer  impact  and  determines  that  the bolt  has  been  properly  seated  when  a  pre-set  load  value  is  exceeded.  Driving  is  then automatically stopped after a preset number of impacts have been delivered to the bolt. 
CAUTION:
• A l w a y s   c h e c k   t h e   t o o l ’s   t i g h t e n i n g 
torque before use. Improper tool opera-tion  may  result  in  excessive  or  inad-equate tightening. 
CAUTION:
• Always  operate  the  tool  with  the  switch 
fully  engaged.  The  torque  control  func-tion  will  not  operate  when  the  switch  is not  sufficiently  engaged,  preventing  the tool from stopping automatically.
•  In  work  where  a  heavy  load  comes  to 
bear during tightening, the load may be interpreted  as  the  seating  of  the  bolt, preventing  the  bolt  from  being  com-pletely tightened.
•  Repeated  tightening  of  the  same  bolt 
may break the bolt or deform the mate-rial into which the bolt is being driven as a result of excessive tightening.
•  The  tightening  torque  value  and  preci-sion vary with factors such as the mate-rial  into  which  the  bolt  is  being  driven and  the  condition  of  the  socket  being used.  Adjust  the  torque  as  necessary for the work being performed. Bolt tight-ening  torque  varies  due  to  the  factors described below.
1) Bolt
• Bolt  diameter:  Tightening  torque  gener-
ally increases with bolt diameter.
•  Torque  coefficient  (indicated  by  the  bolt 
manufacturer), grade, length, etc.