Panasonic Ey6932 Operating Instructions Manual

							Cordless Hammer Drill Driver
Operating Instructions
Model No: EY6932
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 BATTERY
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) Do  not  operate  power  tools  in e x p l o s i v e   a t m o s p h e r e s ,   s u c h  as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.  Power  tools  create  sparks  which may ignite the dust or fumes.
 3) Keep  bystanders,  children,  and visitors  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 batteries  or  a  separate  battery p a c k   m u s t   b e   r e c h a r g e d   o n l y  with  the  specified  charger  for the battery.  A charger that may be suitable for one type  of  battery  may  create  a  risk  of fire when used with another battery.
 5) Use  battery  operated  tool  only w i t h   s p e c i f i c a l l y   d e s i g n a t e d  battery pack.  U s e   o f   a n y   o t h e r   b a t t e r i e s   m a y  create a risk of fire.
Personal Safety
 6) Stay  alert,  watch  what  you  are doing,  and  use  common  sense when  operating  a  power  tool.  Do not  use  tool  while  tired  or  under the  influence  of  drugs,  alcohol, or medication. A  m o m e n t   o f   i n a t t e n t i o n   w h i l e  operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
 7) D r e s s   p r o p e r l y.   D o   n o t   w e a r  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) Av o i d   a c c i d e n t a l   s t a r t i n g .   B e  sure switch is in the locked or off position  before  inserting  battery pack.  Carrying  tools  with  your  finger  on the  switch  or  inserting  the  battery pack  into  a  tool  with  the  switch  on invites accidents.
 9) Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A  w r e n c h   o r   a   k e y   t h a t   i s   l e f t  attached  to  a  rotating  part  of  the tool may result in personal injury.
 10) Do  not  overreach.  Keep  proper footing and balance at all times. Proper  footing  and  balance  enable 
better  control  of  the  tool  in  unex-pected 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 workpiece to a stable platform.  H o l d i n g   t h e   w o r k   b y   h a n d   o r  against  your  body  is  unstable  and may lead to loss of control. 
						

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 13) Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.  The  correct  tool  will  do  the  job  bet-ter and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
 14) Do  not  use  tool  if  switch  does not turn it on or off. A  tool  that  cannot  be  controlled with  the  switch  is  dangerous  and must be repaired.
 15) Disconnect  battery  pack  from  tool or  place  the  switch  in  the  locked or  off  position  before  making  any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such  preventive  safety  measures 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, keep  it  away  from  other  metal objects  like:  paper  clips,  coins, k e y s ,   n a i l s ,   s c r e w s ,   o r   o t h e r  s m a l l   m e t a l   o b j e c t s   t h a t   c a n  m a k e   a   c o n n e c t i o n   f r o m   o n e  terminal to another. S h o r t i n g   t h e   b a t t e r y   t e r m i n a l s  together  may  cause  sparks,  burns or a fire.
 18) Maintain  tools  with  care.  Keep 
cutting tools sharp and clean. P r o p e r l y   m a i n t a i n e d   t o o l s   w i t h  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 a f f e c t   t h e   t o o l ’s   o p e r a t i o n s .   I f  damaged,  have  the  tool  serviced before using. M a n y   a c c i d e n t s   a r e   c a u s e d   b y  poorly maintained tools.
 20) Use  only  accessories  that  are recommended  by  the  manufac-turer 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 b y   u n q u a l i f i e d   p e r s o n n e l   m a y  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 s u r f a c e s   w h e n   p e r f o r m i n g   a n  operation  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  inten-sity 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 elec-trical 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  con-trol  trigger  off  to  prevent  an  over-load  which  can  damage  the  bat-tery  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) D u r i n g   c h a r g i n g ,   t h e   c h a r g e r  may  become  slightly  warm.  This is  normal.  Do  not  charge  the  bat-tery 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
 1) SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS
 This  manual  contains  important safety  and  operating  instructions for battery charger EY0230.
 2) Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on  (1)  battery  charger,  (2)  battery pack.
 3) CAUTION
 To  reduce  the  risk  of  injury,  charge only Battery Pack as shown below. EY9065, EY9066, EY9080, EY9086, EY9180, EY9182, EY9001,
EY9006, EY9101, EY9106, EY9107,
EY9200, EY9201, EY9136, EY9230, EY9231 Other  types  of  batteries  may  burst causing  personal  injury  and  dam-age. 
 4) Do  not  expose  charger  to  rain  or snow.
 5) To   r e d u c e   r i s k   o f   d a m a g i n g   t h e  electric  plug  and  cord,  pull  by  plug 
rather  than  cord  when  disconnect-ing charger.
 6) Make  sure  cord  is  located  so  that  it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or  otherwise  subjected  to  damage or stress. 
						

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 7) An  extension  cord  should  not  be used unless absolutely necessary. Use  of  improper  extension  cord could  result  in  a  risk  of  fire  and electric  shock.  If  extension  cord must be used, make sure: 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.
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  dam-aged  cord  or  plugreplace  them immediately.
 9) Do  not  operate  charger  if  it  has  re-ceived a sharp blow, been dropped, or  otherwise  damaged  in  any  way; take it to a qualified serviceman. 
 10) Do  not  disassemble  charger;  take  it to a qualified serviceman when ser-vice  or  repair  is  required.  Incorrect 
reassembly  may  result  in  a  risk  of electric shock or fire.
 11) To  reduce  the  risk  of  electric  shock, unplug  charger  from  outlet  before a t t e m p t i n g   a n y   m a i n t e n a n c e   o r  cleaning.  12) The  charger  and  battery  pack  are specifically  designed  to  work  to-gether.  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)(such  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  (32°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). This is very important.
 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 ventilated  place,  do  not  cover  the charger  and  battery  pack  with  a cloth, etc., while charging.
 22) Use  of  an  attachment  not  recom-mended  may  result  in  a  risk  of  fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
 23) Do not short the battery pack. A bat-tery  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 purpose tools are required.
 25) TO  REDUCE THE  RISK  OF  ELEC-TRIC  SHOCK,  THIS  APPLIANCE HAS  A  POLARIZED  PLUG  (ONE 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
15.6V Battery pack (EY9231)
Speed selector switch
Vent holes
Forward/Reverse lever
Battery pack release button
Battery charger (EY0230)
. 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  col-lar clockwise (looking from the front) to tighten firmly. Slide  the  Lock  collar  to  LOCK  side until it snaps.
Lock collar
 LOCK
 2. Removal Slide  the  Lock  collar  to  FREE  side. Turn  the  Lock  collar  counterclock-wise  (looking  from  the  front),  then remove the bit.
Lock collar
 FREE
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  bat-
tery pack out of the tool body.
. OPERATION
Switch Operation
 1. T h e   s p e e d   i n c r e a s e s   w i t h   t h e  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  trig-ger is released and the motor stops immediately.
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. T h e   s p e e d   i n c r e a s e s   w i t h   t h e  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 released.
 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 5 pos-sible  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.
Reference for Adjusting Torque
Scale TorqueUse
1Approx. 1.0 Nm (10 kf-cm or 8.7 in-lbs.)For driving terminal screws
2Approx. 1.5 Nm (15 kf-cm or 13.0 in-lbs.)For driving machine screws
3Approx. 2.5 Nm (25 kf-cm or 21.7 in-lbs.)For driving screws into soft materials
4Approx. 3.4 Nm (35 kf-cm or 30.5 in-lbs.)For driving screws into hardwood5Approx. 4.4 Nm (45 kf-cm or 39.0 in-lbs.)
For powerful driving and drilling
PercussionFor drilling to mor-tar, brick, etc. 
						

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Bit-locking function
 1. With  the  trigger  switch  not  engaged a n d   a   s c r e w d r i v e r   b i t   l o c k e d   i n  place,  the  tool  can  be  used  as  a manual screwdriver (up to 22.6 Nm, 230 kf-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  (position   on  the  clutch),  for confirming  the  tightness  of  a  screw o r   t o   l o o s e n   a n   e x t r e m e l y   t i g h t  screw.
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 EY9231
  Charge  the  Ni-MH  battery  fully  be-fore  storage  in  order  to  ensure  a longer service life.  The  ambient  temperature  range  is b e t w e e n   0 ° C  ( 3 2 ° F )  a n d  4 0 ° C  (104°F).   If the battery pack is used when the battery  temperature  is  below  0°C (32°F)  the  tool  may  fail  to  function properly.    In  that  case,  charge  the battery  until  charging  is  completed for  appropriate  functioning  of  the battery.  When  operating  with  a  Ni-MH  bat-tery  pack,  make  sure  the  place  is well-ventilated.
Battery Pack Life
The  rechargeable  batteries  have  a limited life.  If operation time becomes 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.
EY0230
 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. 
						

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Battery pack
To AC outlet
Battery charger
 3. During  charging,  the  charging  lamp will be lit.   When  charging  is  completed,  an internal  electronic  switch  will  au-tomatically  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. When  charging  is  completed,  the charging lamp will start flashing rapidly.
 5. When  in  any  of  the  conditions  that battery  pack  is  too  cool,  or  the  bat-tery  pack  has  not  been  used  for  a long  time,  the  charging  lamp  starts flashing slowly to indicate protective charging.  Protective charging takes longer  to  fully  charge  the  battery pack,  than  the  standard  charging 
time.    (Max.  charging  time  is  ap-prox. 90 minutes). 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 immediately  after  the  charger  is plugged  in,  or  if  after  the  standard charging  time  the  lamp  does  not  go off, consult an authorized dealer.
Note:  When  charging  a  cool  battery pack  (below  15°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 .   (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.
. LAMP INDICATIONS
Flashing
Lit
Flashing quickly
Lit
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.
Flashing slowlyProtective charging 
						

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. MAINTENANCE
Use  only  a  dry,  soft  cloth  for  wiping the  unit.  Do  not  use  a  damp  cloth, thinner,  benzine,  or  other  volatile  sol-vents for cleaning.
BATTERY RECYCLING
ATTENTION:
A  nickel  metal  hydride  battery  that  is recyclable  powers  the  product  you have purchased. 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.
EY6932
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