Panasonic Ey7460 Operating Instructions Manual

							Cordless Drill & Driver/Cordless Hammer Drill & Driver
Perceuse-visseuse sans  fi l/Perceuse à percussion-visseuse sans  fi l
Destornillador y taladro sin cables/Destornillador y taladro percutor si\
n cables
Operating Instructions
Instructions dutilisation
Manual de instrucciones
Model No: EY7460/EY7960
IMPORTANT
This 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.
IMPORTANTE
Este 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. 
						

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(A)Keyless drill chuckMandrin porte-foret sans fi l Mandril sin llave
(B)Clutch handle Poignée de l’embrayage Mango de embrague
(C)Speed selector switchInterrupteur de sélection de vitesseInterruptor selector de velocidad
(D)Forward/Reverse lever Levier d’inversion marche 
avant-marche arrière Palanca de avance/inversión
(E)Alignment marks
Marques d’alignement Marcas de alineación
(F)Battery pack release buttonBouton de libération de 
batterie autonome Botón de liberación de batería
(G)Battery pack (EY9L60) Batterie autonome (EY9L60) Batería (EY9L60)
(H)Control panel
Panneau de commande Panel de controle
(I)Overheat warning lamp 
(battery/motor)Témoin d’avertissement de 
surchauffe (batterie/moteur) Luz de advertencia de sobre-
calentamiento (batería/motor)
(J)LED light on/off button
Bouton Marche/Arrêt de la 
lumière DEL Botón ON/OFF de luz LED
(K)LED light
Lumière DEL Luz indicadora
(L)Battery low warning lampTémoin d’avertissement de 
batterie basse Luz de aviso de baja carga de 
batería
(M)Variable speed control trigger
Gâchette de commande de 
vitesse Disparador del control de 
velocided variable
(N)Support handle
Manche de support Mango de soporte
(O)Battery charger (EY0L80)
Chargeur de batterie (EY0L80) Cargador de batería (EY0L80)
(P)Battery Pack coverCouvercle de la batterie 
autonome Cubierta de batería
(Q)Ni-MH/Ni-Cd battery pack 
dockPoste d’accueil de la batterie 
autonome Ni-MH/Ni-Cd Enchufe de carga de batería 
Ni-MH/Ni-Cd
(R)Li-ion battery pack dock
Poste d’accueil de la batterie 
autonome Li-ion Enchufe de carga de batería 
Li-ión
Index/Index/Indice
English: Page  3     Français: Page 15     Español: Página 30
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION DES FONCTIONS
DESCRIPCIÓN FUNCIONAL
Ni-MH
Ni-Cd
(A)(B)(C)
(D)
(E) (E)
(F)
(G)
(H) (M) (N)
(R)
(Q)
(K)
(J) (I)
(L)(O)
(P) 
						

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I. INTRODUCTION
These tools can be used to tighten 
screws in clutch mode and to drill 
holes in wood and metal in drill mode. 
Additionally, model EY7960 can be 
used to drill holes in soft concrete and 
similar materials in hammer mode. 
II. GENERAL SAFE-
TY RULES
 WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below 
may result in electric shock, fire and/or 
serious injury. The term “power tool” in all 
of the warnings listed below refers to your 
main operated (corded) power tool and 
battery operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area Safety
 1) Keep work area clean and well lit.
  Cluttered or dark areas invite acci- dents.
 2)  Do not operate power tools in ex-
plosive atmospheres, such as in 
the presence of flammable liq-
uids, 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 adapt-
er plugs with earthed (grounded) 
power tools.
 
Unmodified plugs and matching out-
lets will reduce risk of electric shock.
 2) Avoid body contact with earthed or 
grounded surfaces such as pipes, 
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
  There is an increased risk of elec- tric 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 in-
crease 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 in- crease the risk of electric shock.
  5) 
When operating a power tool out-
doors, use an extension cord suit-
able for outdoor use.
 
 Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use 
reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
  1)  Stay alert, watch what you are 
doing and use common sense 
when 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 oper- ating power tools may result in per-
sonal injury.
 2)  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 fin- ger 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 clothing or jewelry. Keep 
your hair, clothing and gloves 
away from moving parts.
  Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair  can be caught in moving parts. 
						

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 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.
 2) Do not use the power tool if the 
switch does not turn it on and off.
  Any power tool that cannot be con-trolled with the switch is dangerous 
and must be repaired.
  3) 
Disconnect the plug from the pow-
er source and/or the battery pack 
from the power tool before making 
any adjustments, changing acces-
sories, or storing power tools.
  Such preventive safety measures 
reduce the risk of starting the pow-
er tool accidentally.
 4) 
Store idle power tools out of the 
reach of children and do not al-
low 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 mov-
ing parts, breakage of parts and 
any other condition that may af-
fect the power tools operation. If 
damaged, have the power tool re-
paired 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 particu-
lar type of power tool, taking into 
account the working conditions 
and the work to be performed.   
Use of the power tool for operations 
different from those intended could 
result in a hazardous situation.
Battery Tool Use and Care
 1) Ensure the switch is in the off posi-
tion before inserting battery pack.
  Inserting battery pack into pow-
er tools that have the switch on in-
vites accidents.
  2)  Recharge only with the charger 
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 specif-
ically 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 ob-
jects 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 to-
gether may cause burns, or a fire.
 5)  Under abusive conditions, liq-
uid may be ejected from battery; 
avoid contact. If contact acciden-
tally 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.
III. S PECIFIC SAFE-
TY RULES
 1)   Wear ear protectors.  Exposure to 
noise can cause hearing loss.
  2)  
Use auxiliary handles supplied 
with the tool.  Loss of control can 
cause personal injury. 
						

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 3)  Hold power tools by insulated grip-
ping sur faces when performing an 
operation where the cutting tool 
may contact hid den wiring.
  Contact with a “live” wire will make ex  posed metal parts of the tool 
“live” and shock the operator.
 4)  
Be aware that this tool is always in 
an operating condition, since it does 
not have to be plugged into an elec-
trical outlet.
  5) If the bit becomes jammed, imme- diately turn the trigger switch off 
to prevent an overload which can 
damage the battery pack or mo-
tor. Use reverse motion to loosen 
jammed bits.
 6) Do not operate the Forward/Reverse 
lever when the trigger switch is on. 
The battery will discharge rapidly 
and damage to the unit may occur.
  7)  When storing or carrying the tool, set the Forward/Reverse lever to 
the center position (switch lock).
  8)  Do not strain the tool by holding  the speed control trigger halfway 
(speed control mode) so that the 
motor stops. The protection cir-
cuit will activate and may prevent 
speed control operation. If this hap-
pens, release the speed control 
trigger and squeeze again for nor-
mal operation.
  9)  Be careful not to get dust inside the 
chuck. 10)  Do  not touch the rotating parts to 
avoid injury.
 
11 ) 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.
 
12)  Do not drop the tool. 13) Wear dust mask, if the work causes 
dust.
 14) During charging, the charger may be-
come slightly warm. This is normal. 
Do NOT charge the battery for a long 
period.
Symbol meaning
V Volts
Direct current
n
0No load speed
… min
-1Revolutions or 
reciprocation per minutes
Ah Electrical capacity of 
battery pack
Forward rotation
Reverse rotation
Rotation with hammering
Rotation only
 WARNING:
Some dust created by power sand-
ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and 
other construction activities contains 
chemicals known to the State of Cal-
ifornia 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 chem- ically-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 the 
microscopic particles. 
						

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IV. FOR  BATTERY CHARGER & 
BAT TERY PACK
Important Safety Instructions
 1) SAVE THESE IN  STRUCTIONS -This 
manual contains important safety 
and operating instructions for bat-
tery charger EY0L80.
  2) Before using battery charger, read  all instructions and cautionary mark-
ings on (1) battery charger, (2) bat-
tery pack.
 3)  CAUTION 
- - To reduce the risk of in-
jury, charge only Panasonic Battery 
Pack as shown in last page.
 
Other types of batteries may burst 
causing personal injury and damage. 
  4) Do not expose charger to rain or  snow.
  5)  To reduce the risk of damaging the  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.
  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.  that extension cord is proper- ly 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 OF
EXTENSION CORDS FORBATTERY CHARGERS
AC Input Rating.
AmperesAWG Size of Cord
Equal to or 
greater than But less 
thanLength of Cord, Feet
25 50 100 150
0 218 18 18 16
  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 
attempting any maintenance or 
cleaning.
  12) The charger and battery pack are  specifically designed to work togeth-
er. 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 tempera-
ture may reach or exceed 50°C (122°F)  
(such a metal tool shed, or a car in 
the summer), which can lead to de-
terioration 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) A void 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 char-
ger by cord or yank it to disconnect 
from outlet. Keep cord away from 
heat, oil and sharp edges.
 21) C harge 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. 
						

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 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 appli-
ance is damaged, it must only be re-
placed 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 
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.
 WARNING:
• Do not use other than the Panasonic  battery packs that are designed for 
use with this rechargeable tool.
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in  a fire, or expose it to excessive heat.
• Do not drive the likes of nails into the  battery pack, subject it to shocks, 
dismantle it, or attempt to modify it.
• Do not allow metal objects to touch  the battery pack terminals.
• Do not carry or store the battery  pack in the same container as nails 
or similar metal objects.
• Do not charge the battery pack in a  high-temperature location, such as 
next to a fire or in direct sunlight.  
Otherwise, the battery may over-
heat, catch fire, or explode.
• Never use other than the dedicated  charger to charge the battery pack.  
Otherwise, the battery may leak, 
overheat, or explode.
• After removing the battery pack from  the tool or the charger, always reat-
tach the pack cover. Otherwise, the 
battery contacts could be shorted, 
leading to a risk of fire.
V. ASSEMBLY
Attaching or Removing Bit
NOTE: When attaching or removing a bit, 
disconnect battery pack from tool 
or place the switch in the center po-
sition (switch lock).
This tool is equipped with a keyless 
drill chuck.
1. Attachment Insert the bit and turn the lock collar 
clockwise (looking from the front) to 
tighten firmly until it stops clicking.
Lock collar
2. RemovalTurn the lock collar counterclock-
wise (looking from the front), then 
remove the bit.
NOTE:If excessive play occurs in the   
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
2. To remove the battery pack:
Push on the button from the front to re-
lease the battery pack.
Button
Support handle
Place the support handle at your favorite 
position and tighten the handle securely.
Tighten
Loosen
Remove the handle when placing the 
tool in the storage case.
VI. OPERATION
[Main Body]
Switch Operation
1. The speed increases with the  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: When the brake operates, a brak-
ing sound may be heard. This is 
normal.
Switch and Forward/Reverse 
Lever Operation
Forward Reverse
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.
2. Depress the trigger switch slightly 
to start the tool slowly.
3. The speed increases with the  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 
before use.
2. Depress the trigger switch slightly  to start the tool slowly. 
						

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3. After use, set the lever to its center position (switch lock).
Clutch Torque Setting
Adjust the torque to one of the 18 
clutch settings or    position 
(EY7460).
Adjust the torque to one of the 18 
clutch settings or  
 ,    position 
(EY7960).
NOTE:
Always make sure to stop operation 
of the tool and disengage it from 
the work, when you select Ham-
mering mode from Drilling mode 
or when you shift to Drilling mode 
from Hammering mode by rotating 
clutch handle.
CAUTION:
Set the clutch setting at this mark ( ) 
before actual operation.
Speed Selection
Choose a low or high speed to suit the 
use.
HIGH
LOW
The more the variable speed control trig-
ger is pulled, the higher the speed be-
comes.
CAUTION:
• Check the speed selector switch  before use.
• Use at low speed when high torque  is needed during 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 control trigger. This can 
cause the rechargeable battery to 
wear quickly or damage the internal 
mechanism of the motor.
* See specifications for MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED CAPACITIES.
CAUTION:
• To prevent excessive temperature  increase of the tool surface, do not 
operate the tool continuously 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 failure.
• Do NOT strain the tool (motor). This  may cause damage to the unit.
• Use the tool in such a way as to  prevent the air from the body vent 
holes from blowing directly onto 
your skin.  Otherwise, you may get 
burned.
Bit-locking Function
1.  With the trigger switch not engaged  and a screwdriver bit locked in 
place, the tool can be used as a 
manual screwdriver (up to 40 N•m, 
408 kgf-cm, 353 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 or 
to loosen an extremely tight screw. 
						

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Control Panel
(1)(2) (3)
(1) LED light
Before the use of LED 
light, always pull the 
power switch once.
Press 
 the LED light 
button.
The light illuminates with 
very low current, and it 
does not adversely af-
fect the performance of 
the tool during use or its 
battery capacity.
CAUTION:
• The built-in LED light is designed to  illuminate the small work area tempo-
rarily. 
• Do not use it as a substitute for a  regular 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 perfor-
mance of procedures other than those 
specifi  ed herein may result in hazardous 
radiation exposure.
(2) Overheat warning lamp
Off 
(normal 
operation)Illuminated: 
Overheat 
(motor) Flashing: 
Overheat 
(battery)
Indicates operation has 
been halted due to motor 
or battery overheating.
To protect the motor or battery, be 
sure to note the following when carry-
ing out this operation.
• 
If the motor or battery becomes hot, 
the protection function will be acti-
vated and the motor or battery will 
stop operating. The overheat warning 
lamp on the control panel illuminates 
or flashes when this feature is active.
•  If the overheating protection feature  activates, allow the tool to cool thor-
oughly (at least 30 minutes). The 
tool is ready for use when the over-
heat warning lamp goes out.
• Avoid using the tool in a way that  causes the overheating protection 
feature to activate repeatedly.
• 
If the tool is operated continuously un-
der high-load conditions or if it is used 
in hot-temperature conditions (such as 
during summer), the over-heating pro-
tection feature may activate frequently.
• If the tool is used in cold-tempera- ture conditions (such as during win-
ter) or if it is frequently stopped dur-
ing use, the overheating protection 
feature may not activate.
(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 
designed to prevent excessive dis-
charging of the battery pack.
• The battery protection feature ac-tivates 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.