Panasonic EY6903 - Manual (Page 6)

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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 22.6 Nm,
230 kgf-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
or to loosen an extremely tight
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 speed Torque
LOW 80 - 550/min (rpm) Strong
HIGH 300 - 2000/min (rpm) Weak
CAUTION:
Check the speed selector switch
before use.
Use at low speed when strong force
is needed during operation.
(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 battery to
wear quickly or damage the internal
mechanism of the motor.
* See appendix for "RECOMMENDED
SPEED SELECTION”.
For Appropriate use of Battery
pack
Ni-MH Battery pack
(EY9200/EY9201/EY9230/EY9231)
Charge the Ni-MH battery fully be-
fore storage in order to ensure a
longer service life.
The ambient temperature range
is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°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 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 togeth-
er may cause sparks, burns or a fire.
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
extremely short after recharging, replace
the battery pack with a new one.
Note:
Use under extremely hot or cold
conditions will reduce operating
capacity per charge.
Battery Recycling
ATTENTION:
For environmental protection and
recycling of materials, be sure that it
is disposed of at an officially assigned
location, if there is one in your country.
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.