Panasonic Ey7440 Operating Instructions Manual

							
Cordless Drill & Driver
Perceuse et tournevis sur batterie
Taladro y destornillador sin cable eléctrico
Operating Instructions
Instructions d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
 Model No: EY7440
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Index/Index/Indice
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Français:  Page 15  Español:  Página  9
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION DES FONCTIONS
DESCRIPCIÓN FUNCIONAL
(P)
(R)
(S)
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(A)
(F)
(E)
(C)
(D)
Ni-MHNi-Cd
(G)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
(O)(N)(M)
(L)(K)
(A)Keyless drill chuckMandrin de perçage sans cléPortabrocas de apriete sin llave
(B)Clutch handlePoignée de l’embrayageMango de embrague(C)Speed selector switchSélecteur de vitesse de rotationConmutador selector de velocidad
(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
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I. 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  mains  operated  (corded) 
power  tool  and  battery  operated  (cord-
less) 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 e xplosive 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) P o w e r  t o o l  p l u g s  m u s t  m a t c h  t h e 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.T h e r e  i s  a n  i n c r e a s e d  r i s k  o f  e l e c t r i c shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3) Do  not  expose  power  tools  to  rain  or wet conditions. W a 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 the cord  for  carrying,  pulling  or  unplug­ging  the  power  tool.  Keep  cord  away from  heat,  oil,  sharp  edges  or  mov­ing parts.Damaged  or  entangled  cords  increase the risk of electric shock.
5) 
W h e n  o p e r a t i n g  a  p o w e r  t o o l  o u t ­doors,  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  d oing 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, n o n - s k i d  s a f e t y  s h o e s ,  h a r d  h a t ,  o r 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 r o t a t i n g  p a r t  o f  t h e  p o w e r  t o o l  m a y 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 cloth­ing  or  jewellery.  Keep  your  hair,  cloth­i n g  a n d  g l o v e s  a w a y  f r o m  m o v i n g parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7) 
If  devices  are  provided  for  the  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.
) 
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any  power  tool  that  cannot  be  control -
led  with  the  switch  is  dangerous  and must be repaired.
3) 
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t he  powe r  t ool  be f o r e  m a k ing  a ny 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) 
Maintain  power  tools.  Check  for  mis­alignment or binding of moving parts, breakage  of  parts  and  any  other  con­d i t i o n  t h a t  m a y  a f f e c t  t h e  p o w e r 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  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.
) 
Recharge  only  with  the  charger  spe­
cified 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.
U s e  o f  a n y  o t h e r  b a t t e r y  p a c k s  m a y 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.
L i q u i d  e j e c t e d  f r o m  t h e  b a t t e r y  m a y 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. SPECIFIC  SAFE­
TY RULES
1) 
 Wear  ear  protectors  when  using  the tool for extended periods.
    Prolonged  exposure  to  high  intensity 
noise can cause hearing loss.
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Be  aware  that  this  tool  is  always  in  an operating  condition,  since  it  does  not ha ve  to  be  pl ugg ed  i nto  a n  el ectrica l outlet.
3)  Hold  power  tools  by  insulated  grip­
ping  su rfaces  when  performing  an 
operation  where  the  cutting  tool  may 
contact hidden wiring.
  Contact  with  a  “live”  wire  will  make  ex -posed  metal  parts  of  the  tool  “live”  and shock the operator.
4) If the bit becomes jammed, immediately turn  the  main  switch  off  to  prevent  an overload  which  can  damage  the  battery pack  or  motor.  Use  reverse  motion  to loosen jammed bits.
5)  
Do  NOT  operate  the  Forward/Reverse l e v e r  w h e n  t h e  t r i g g e r  s w i t c h  i s  o n . 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 center 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.

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9)  Do  not  touch  the  rotating  parts  to  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
…/minRevolutions or reciprocations per minutes
AhElectrical capacity of battery pack
Rotation only
 WARNING! 
S o m e  d u s t  c r e a t e d  b y  p o w e r  s a n d i n g , 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
•  A r s e n i c  a n d  c h r o m i u m  f r o m  c h e m i -
cally-treated lumber.
To  reduce  your  exposure  to  these  chemi -
cals:  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.
III.	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) CAUTION  -To  reduce  the  risk  of  injury, charge  only  Panasonic  Battery  Pack  as shown in last page.O t h e r  t y p e s  o f  b a t t e r i e s  m a y  b u r s t 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) 
M a k e  s u r e  c o r d  i s  l o c a t e d  s o  t h a t  i t will  not  be  stepped  on,  tripped  over,  or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
7)  An  extension  cord  should  not  be  used unless absolutely necessary.Use  of  improper  extension  cord  could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If  extension  cord  must  be  used,  make sure that: 
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 received 
a   s h a r p   b l o w ,   b e e n   d r o p p e d ,   o r otherwise  damaged  in  any  way;  take  it to a qualified service personnel.
10) D o  n o t  d i s a s s e m b l e  c h a r g e r ;  t a k e  i t 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  r e d u c e  t h e  r i s k  o f  e l e c t r i c  s h o c k , 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 cleaning.
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. D o  n o t  a t t e m p t  t o  c h a r g e  a n y  o t h e r 

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cordless  tool  or  battery  pack  with  this charger.
13) Do  not  attempt  to  charge  the  battery pack with any other charger.
14 ) D o  n o t  a t t e m p t  t o  d i s a s s e m b l e  t h e 
battery pack housing. 
15 ) Do  not  store  the  tool  and  battery  pack i n  l o c a t i o n s  w h e r e  t h e  t e m p e r a t u r e 
m a y  r e a c h  o r  e x c e e d  5 0 ° C  ( 1  ° F ) (such  as  a  metal  tool  shed,  or  a  car i n  t h e  s u m m e r ) ,  w h i c h  c a n  l e a d  t o deterioration of the storage battery.
16) Do  not  charge  battery  pack  when  the 
t e m p e r a t u r e  i s  B E L O W  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  on standard  household  electrical  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) Do  not  short  the  battery  pack. A  battery 
short  can  cause  a  large  current  flow, over  heating  and  create  the  risk  of  fire or personal injury.
 4) N O T E :  I f  t h e  s u p p l y  c o r d  o f  t h i s  a p -
pliance  is  damaged,  it  must  only  be  re-placed  by  a  repair  shop  authorized  by the  manufacturer,  because  special  pur-pose tools are required.
 5) 
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC S H O C K ,  T H I S  A P P L I A N C E  H A S  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.
IV. ASSEMBLY
Attaching or Removing Bit
NOTE:When  attaching  or  removing  a  bit, 
disco nnect  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
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l a r  c l o c kw i s e  ( l o o k i n g  f r o m  t h e 
front)  to  tighten  firmly  until  it  stops clicking. 
Lock collar
   .  Removal Turn the lock collar counterclockwise (looking from the front), then remove the bit.
NOTE:
I f  e x c e s s i v e  p l a y  o c c u r s  i n  t h e chuck,  secure  the  drill  in  place  and   open  the  chuck  jaws  by  turn-ing  the  lock  collar  and   tighten the  screw  (left-handed  screw) with 
a  screwdriver  by  turning  it  counter -
clockwise (viewed from the front). 

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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
V.  OPERATION
[Main Body]
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  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. 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. 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).
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 8 
clutch settings or “  ” position.
CAUTION: Test the setting before actual opera -tion.

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Set the scale at this mark (  ). 
Speed Selection
Choose  a  low  or  high  speed  to  suit the use.
HIGHLOW
The  more  the  variable  speed  control trigger  is  pulled,  the  higher  the  speed becomes.
CAUTION:   Check  the  speed  selector  switch before use.
   U s e   a t   l o w   s p e e d   w h e n   h i g h 
torque  is  needed  du ring  operation. (Using  at  high  speed  when  high torque  is  required  may  cause  a motor breakdown.)
    Do  not  operate  the  speed  selector switch  (LOW-HIGH)  while  pulling 
on  the  speed  co ntrol  trigger.  This 
can  cause  the  rechargeable  bat-tery to wear quickly or damage the 
inte rnal mechanism of the motor.
*  
See  specifications  for  “RECOM -
MEN DED CAPACITIES”.
NOTE:When  the  brake  operates,  a  braking sound  may  be  heard.   This  sound indicates engagement of the bit lock.
CAUTION:   To  prevent  excessive  temper ature increase  of  the  tool  surface,  do 
not  operate  the  tool  contin uously 
using  two  or  more  battery  packs. The tool needs cool-off time before switching to another pack.
   Do  not  close  up  vent  holes  on  the sides  of  the  body  during  operation. Otherwise,  the  machine  function  is 
adversely affected to cause a fai lure.
   Do NOT strain the tool (motor). This may cause damage to the unit.
   Use the tool in such a way as to pre-vent the air from the body vent holes from blowing directly onto your skin.  Otherwise, you may get burned.
Bit­locking 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 
m a n u a l  s c r e w d r i v e r  ( u p  t o   . 6 
N·m,  30 kf-cm, 199 in-lbs).
    T h e r e  w i l l  b e  a  l i t t l e  p l a y  i n  t h e 
chuck, but this is not a malfunction.
   .  This  feature  is  handy  for  tightening 
screws that require more torque than the  maximum  torque  of  the  driver 
(position  on the clutch), for confirm-ing  the  tightness  of  a  screw  or  to loosen an extremely tight screw.
How to Use the Belt Hook WARNING!
•  Be  sure  to  attach  the  belt  hook  se -
curely to the main unit with the screw 
firmly  fastened.  When  the  belt  hook is not firmly attached to the main unit, t h e  h o o k  m a y  d i s c o n n e c t  a n d  t h e 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 tightness. 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.
•  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.

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• 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
P r e s s i n gt o g g l e s  t h e LED light on and off.The  light  illuminates  with v e r y  l o w  c u r r e n t ,  a n d  i t does  not  adversely  affect t h e  p e r f o r m a n c e  o f  t h e driver during use or its bat-tery 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.
This product has the built-in LED light.This product is classified into “Class 1 LED Product” to EN 6085-1
Class 1 LED Product
Caution : DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
(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 

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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
Excessive  (complete)  discharging  of lithium  ion  batteries  shortens  their service  life  dramatically.  The  driver includes  a  battery  protection  feature d e s i g n e d   t o   p r e v e n t   e x c e s s i v e discharging 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
Use  the  grip  to  hold  and  operate  the driver with one hand. If the job requires additional  force,  you  can  push  against the  rear  end  of  the  driver  with  your other hand.
[Battery Pack]
For Appropriate Use of Bat­
tery pack
Li­ion Battery pack (EY9L40)
• For  optimum  battery  life,  store  the Li-ion  battery  pack  following  use  with-out charging it.
• The  ambient  temperature  range  is between 0°C (3°F) and 40°C (104°F).
 If the battery pack is used when the bat-tery  temperature  is  below  0°C  (3°F), the tool may fail to function properly.
• 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.
Battery Pack Life
The  rechargeable  batteries  have  a limited  life.  If  the  operation  time  be-comes  extremely  short  after  recharg-ing,  replace  the  battery  pack  with  a new one.
Battery Recycling
ATTENTION:
FOR Li­ion Battery Pack, EY9L40
A  Li-ion  battery  that  is  recyclable  powers the  product  you  have  purchased.  Please call 1­800­8­BATTERY  for  information  on how to recycle this battery.

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