Panasonic EY7546 - Manual (Page 5)

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I.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
RULES
1) Wear ear protectors when using the
tool for extended periods.
2) Be aware that this tool is always in an
operating condition, since it does not have
to be plugged into an electrical outlet.
3) When screwing or driving into walls, floors,
etc., “live” electrical wires may be encoun-
tered. DO NOT TOUCH THE HEX QUICK
CHUCK OR ANY FRONT METAL PARTS
OF THE TOOL! Hold the tool only by the
plastic handle to prevent electric shock in
case you screw or drive into a “live” wire.
4) Do NOT operate the Forward/Reverse
lever when the main switch is on. The bat-
tery will discharge rapidly and damage to
the unit may occur.
5) During charging, the charger may become
slightly warm. This is normal.
Do NOT charge the battery for a long peri-
od.
6) When storing or carrying the tool, set the
Forward/Reverse lever to the center posi-
tion (switch lock).
7) Do not strain the tool by holding the speed
control trigger halfway (speed control
mode) so that the motor stops.
Symbol Meaning
V Volts
Direct current
n
0
No load speed
… min -1
Revolutions or reciprocations
per minutes
Ah
Electrical capacity of battery
pack
Read the operating
instructions before use.
For indoor use only.
WARNING:
• Do not use other than the Panasonic
battery packs that are designed for use
with this rechargeable tool.
• Panasonic is not responsible for any
damage or accident caused by the use of
recycled or counterfeit battery pack.
• 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 overheat, catch fire, or
explode.
• Never use other than the dedicated
charger to charge the battery pack.
Otherwise, the battery may leak, overheat,
or explode.
Original instructions: English
Translation of the original instructions:
Other languages
This tool, as a complete unit with a battery pack,
satisfies appropriate IP Degrees of Protection
based on the IEC regulations.
Definition of IP code
IP5X: Ingress of dust is not totally prevented,
but dust shall not penetrate in a quantity to
interfere with satisfactory operation of the tool
or to impair safety (In case that the talcum
powder under 75 μm intrudes inside the tool)
IPX6: Water projected in powerful jets against
the tool from any direction shall have no
harmful effects (In case that, with a nozzle
of 12.5 mm inner diameter, approximately
100 L/min of normal temperature water is
injected to the tool for 3 minutes from 3 meter
distance)
LIMITED WARRANTY
The rating of IP56 qualifies this tool for the
minimum impact of water or dust, but not for
the assurance of performance in such condi-
tions. See Safety and Operating Instructions
for further details for proper operation.
Read “the Safety Instructions” booklet
and the following before using.
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