Panasonic EY6950 EY6950 User Guide - Page 8

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 k f-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. NOTE: When the brake operates, a braking sound may be heard. This sound indicates engagement of the bit lock. CAUTION: To e l i m i n a t e e x c e s s i v e temperature increase of the tool surface, do not operate the tool continuously using two or more battery packs. Tool needs cool off time before switching to another pack. Do not close up vent holes on body 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. When operating with a Ni-MH battery pack, make sure the place is well-ventilated. 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 EY9251 Charge the Ni-MH battery fully before storage in order to ensure a longer service life. The ambient temperature range is between 0°C(32°F)and40°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 operating with a Ni-MH battery pack, make sure the place is wellventilated. Battery Pack Life The rechargeable batteries have a limited life. If operation time becomes - 8 -