Panasonic EY7440 - Manual (Page 7)

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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.
. 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.
: For powerful driving and drilling.
CAUTION :
Test the setting before actual opera-
tion.
Set the scale at this mark ( ).
Speed Selection
Choose a low or high speed to suit
the use.
HIGH
LOW
The more the variable speed control
trigger is pulled, the higher the speed
becomes.
CAUTION:
Check the speed selector switch
before use.
Use at low speed when strong
force is needed during opera-
tion. (Using at high speed while a
strong force is applied 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 bat-
tery to wear quickly or damage the
internal mechanism of the motor.
* See specifications for “RECOM-
MENDED CAPACITIES”.
NOTE:
When the brake operates, a braking
sound may be heard. This sound
indicates engagement of the bit lock.
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 machine in such a way as
to prevent the air from the body vent
holes from blowing directly onto your
skin. Otherwise, you may get burnt.
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 .6
N·m, 0 k f-cm, 199 in-lbs).
There will be a little play in the
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.
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