Panasonic EYFLC1A Operating Instructions Manual

							
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Cordless Oilpulse Driver
Perceuse hydraulique sans fi l
Destornillador de impulso de aceite inalámbrico
Operating Instructions
Instructions d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
Model No : EYFLC1A  
						

							
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION DES FONCTIONS
DESCRIPCIÓN FUNCIONAL
Index/Index/Indice
English :  Page  4
Français :  Page  13
Español :  Página  3
(L)(E)(F)(G)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(H)
(I)
(J)
(K)
The tool ships with the rubber stopper inserted.
L'outil est livré avec un bouchon en caoutchouc inséré.
La herramienta se envía con tope de caucho insertado. 
						

							
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(A) 6.35 mm (1/4") hex quick connect chuck(B)  Forward/Reverse lever(C)  Alignment marks(D)  Control panel(E)  LED light on/off button
(F)  Battery indication lamp
(G)  Overheat warning lamp
(H)  Variable speed control trigger
(I)  LED light
(J)  Relief valve
(K)  Rubber stopper
(L)  Hexagonal head wrench
(A) Mandrin de connexion rapide hexagonal 6,35 mm (1/4”)(B)  Levier d’inversion marche avant/marche arrière(C)  Marques d’alignement(D)  Panneau de commande(E)  Bouton Marche/Arrêt de la lumière DEL
(F)  Témoin indicateur de la batterie
(G)  Lampe d'avertissement de surchauffe
(H)  Gâchette de commande de vitesse
(I)  Lumière DEL
(J)  Soupape de surpression
(K)  Bouchon en caoutchouc
(L)  Clé Allen
(A) Mandril hexagonal de conexión rápida de 6,35 mm (1/4”)(B)  Palanca de avance/marcha atrás(C)  Marcas de alineación(D)  Panel de control(E)  Botón encendido/apagado de luz LED
(F)  Lámpara de indicadora de la batería
(G)  Lámpara de aviso de sobrecalentamiento
(H)  Disparador del control de velocidad variable
(I)  Luz LED
(J)  Válvula de escape
(K)  Tope de caucho
(L)  Llave de cabeza hexagonal 
						

							
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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.
6) 
If  operating  a  power  tool  in  a  damp location  is  unavoidable,  use  a  residual current device (RCD) protected supply.Use of RCD reduces the risk of electrical 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) 
Do not overreach. Keep proper 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 Oilpulse Driver and can be used to tighten bolts, nuts, and screws.
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)  When screwing or driving into walls, floors, 
etc.,  “live”  electrical  wires  may  be  encoun-tered.  DO  NOT  TOUCH  THE  HEX  QUICK CHUCK  OR  ANY  FRONT  METAL  PARTS OF  THE  TOOL!  Hold  the  tool  only  by  the plastic  handle  to  prevent  electric  shock  in case you screw or drive into a “live” wire.
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).
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.
8) 
H o l d   p o w e r   t o o l   b y   i n s u l a t e d   g r i p p i n g surfaces,  when  performing  an  operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring.Fasteners  contacting  a  "live"  wire  may  make exposed  metal  parts  of  the  power  tool  "live" and could give the operator an electric shock. 
						

							
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Symbol Meaning
VVolts
Direct current
n0No load speed
… min-1Revolutions or reciprocations per minutes
AhElectrical capacity of battery pack
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand instruction manual.
IV.  ASSEMBLY
Attaching or Removing Bit
NOTE:
•  When  attaching  or  removing  a  bit,  dis-connect  battery  pack  from  tool  or  place the  Forward/Reverse  lever  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  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.
1 mm
(15/3")9 mm – 9.5 mm
(3/64" – 3/8")6.35 mm (1/4")
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
. To remove the battery pack:
Pull on the button from the front to release 
the battery pack.
Button
V.  OPERATION
[Main Body]
Switch  and  Forward/Reverse 
Lever Operation
ForwardReverse
Switch lock 
						

							
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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.
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.
C a u t i o n s   f o r   C o r d l e s s 
Oilpulse Driver
This  tool  is  a  hydraulic  industrial  tool  which g e n e r a t e s   t o r q u e   b y   u s i n g   o i l   v i s c o s i t y. S i n c e   o i l   v i s c o s i t y   c h a n g e s   a c c o r d i n g   t o t h e   t e m p e r a t u r e ,   b e   a w a r e   o f   t h e   p o i n t s below while operating.
• The  automatic  power-off  function  will activate  and  stop  tool  operation  if  the oil  becomes  too  hot,  regardless  of  the remaining battery life.
•  To r q u e   m a y   d e c r e a s e   s i g n i f i c a n t l y 
when  the  automatic  power-off  function is activated due to high oil temperature. Check the torque.
•  When  the  automatic  power-off  function is  activated,  performance  will  return to  normal  after  the  tool  has  sufficiently cooled  (approximately  30  minutes  or more).
• 
Avoid  work  which  causes  the  automatic power-off function to activate repeatedly.
• 
When  the  temperature  of  the  tool  is low,  the  tightening  strength  may  not be sufficient at the beginning of use.
Control Panel
(3) ()(1)
(1) LED light
Before  the  use  of  LED  light,  always  pull  the power switch once.Press  the LED light on button.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.
•  LED  light  turns  off  when  the  tool  has 
not been used for 5 minutes.
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
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 bat-tery  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 
after  activation  of  the  automatic  power-off function. Failure to do so may prevent the  automatic  power-off  function  from being properly deactivated.
(3)  Overheat warning lamp
Flashing
The  overheating  protection  feature  halts  tool 
operation  to  protect  the  battery  pack  in  the 
event  of  overheating.  The  overheat  warning lamp  on  the  control  panel  flashes  when  this feature is active.
• If the overheating protection feature activates, 
allow  the  tool  to  cool  thoroughly  (at  least  30 minutes).  The  tool  is  ready  for  use  when  the overheat warning lamp goes out.
•  Avoid using the tool in a way that causes the 
overheating  protection  feature  to  activate repeatedly.
Adjusting  the  maximum 
tightening torque
If  the  tightening  torque  is  too  high,  it  can  be lowered by limiting the maximum generated oil pressure with the relief valve.
1.  Place  the  forward/reverse  switch  in  the 
locked position and remove the battery pack. Using  a  narrow-bladed  flathead  screwdriver or similar tool, remove the rubber stopper. 
						

							
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. Attach  a  socket  and  rotate  until  the  relief valve is visible.
* View from front
Relief valve
3. Adjust  the  relief  valve  with  the  hexagonal head wrench.
Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the tightening torque.
Rotate clockwise to increase the tightening torque.*1
CAUTION:
*1: Do  not  rotate  the  relief  valve  further 
i n   t h e   c l o c k w i s e   d i r e c t i o n   t h a n   i t s default  position.  Doing  so  may  impose an  excessive  load  that  can  damage the  tool.  (The  tool  ships  with  the  relief valve  rotated  two  turns  to  the  left  of  its maximum setting.)
•  If  the  torque  decreases,  have  the  tool 
inspected and repaired as necessary.
4.  Reinsert  the  rubber  stopper  once  you  are 
finished adjusting the valve.
CAUTION:
• Be  sure  to  reinsert  the  rubber  stopper. 
Failure  to  do  so  may  allow  foreign  mat-ter inside the tool, damaging it.
Relationship between bolt tightening time and torque
Tightening  torque  varies  with  bolt  tightening time  as  illustrated  in  the  following  figures. (Figures  show  reference  values. Actual  perfor-mance varies with tightening conditions.)
Relief valve (default position)
Tightening time (Sec.)
Tightening torque
000.511.522.53
5
10
15
20
25
30N•m
M6
M8
Relief valve (minimum setting)
Tightening time (Sec.)
Tightening torque
000.511.522.53
5
10
15
20
25
30N•m
M6
M8
Measurement conditions
• Temperature:
    Room temperature ( 0°C/68°F)
Factors affecting bolt tightening torque
Bolt  tightening  torque  varies  due  to  factors described below.
1)  Tightening time
Longer tightening time results in increased tightening  torque.  Excessive  tightening, 
however,  adds  no  value  and  reduces  the 
life of the tool.
)  Bolt
• Bolt  diameter:  Tightening  torque  gener-
ally increases with bolt diameter.
•  Torque  coefficient  (indicated  by  the  bolt 
manufacturer), grade, length, etc.
3)  Battery pack charge status
• Tightening  torque  decreases  as  the  bat
-tery is discharged.
(in-lbs)
(65.5)(in-lbs)
(65.5)
(in-lbs)
(65.5)(in-lbs)
(65.5) 
						

							
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• Tightening  torque  decreases  rapidly  as the battery nears the end of its charge.  (The  product’s  automatic  power-off  func-tion will engage once the battery’s charge is exhausted.)
N·m(kgf-cm)
Tightening torque
No. of bolts tightened per charge (Bolts)
Immediately after charging
At end of charge
4)  Other• Bit and socket condition: Material, amount of play, etc.• Use of a universal joint or socket adapter.• User:  Manner  in  which  the  tool  is  applied to  the  bolt,  strength  with  which  the  tool  is held,  manner  in  which  the  tool’s  switch  is engaged.• Condition of object being tightened: Mate-rial, seating surface finish.
[Battery Pack]
For Appropriate Use of Bat­
tery Pack
Li­ion Battery Pack
• For optimum battery life, store the Li-ion bat-tery pack following use without charging it.
• When  charging  the  battery  pack,  confirm that  the  terminals  on  the  battery  charger are  free  of  foreign  substances  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. 
• 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.
• When  operating  the  battery  pack,  make  sure the work place is well ventilated.
• 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  contaminating  the  battery terminals and causing a short circuit.
Battery Pack Life
The rechargeable batteries have a limited life. If the operation time becomes extremely short after recharging, replace the battery pack with a new one.
Battery Recycling
ATTENTION:A  Li-ion  battery  that  is  recyclable  powers the product you have purchased.Please  call 1­800­8­BATTERY  for  infor-mation on how to recycle this battery.
[Battery Charger]
Charging
Read the operating manual for Panasonic bat-tery charger for the battery pack before charg-ing.
Before  charging  the  bat­
tery
Charge  the  battery  at  a  temperature  of  5°C (41°F) to 40°C (104°F).
The battery pack cannot be charged at a tempe-rature of less than 5°C (41°F). If the temperature of the battery pack is less than 5°C (41°F), fi rst remove  the  battery  pack  from  the  charger  and allow  it  to  sit  for  an  hour  in  a  location  where the temperature is 5°C (41°F) or warmer. Then charge the battery pack again.