Panasonic EY6950 - 18V HAM. DRILL&DRIVE User manual

Cordless Hammer Drill Driver
Operating Instructions
Model No: EY6950
IMPORTANT
This manual contains safety information. Read manual completely before rst using
this product and save this manual for future use.

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. GENERAL
SAFETY RULES
FOR ALL BAT-
TERY OPERATED
TOOLS
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
1) Keep your work area clean and well
lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
2) Do not operate power tools in
explosive 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 bystanders, children, and vis-
itors away while operating a power
tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control. Make sure that no one is
beneath, or on the other side of the
area when you are working.
Electrical Safety
4) A battery operated tool with integral
batteries or a separate battery
pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the bat-
tery.
A charger that may be suitable for one
type of battery may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery.
5) Use battery operated tool only
with specifically designated bat-
tery pack.
Use of any other batteries may cre-
ate a risk of fire.
Personal Safety
6) Stay alert, watch what you are
doing, and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do
not use tool while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication.
A moment of inattention while operat-
ing power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
7) Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
8) Avoid accidental starting. Be sure
switch is in the locked or off posi-
tion before inserting battery pack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the
switch or inserting the battery pack
into a tool with the switch on invites
accidents.
9) Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool on.
A wrench or a key that is left attached
to a rotating part of the tool may
result in personal injury.
10) Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enable
better control of the tool in unexpect-
ed situations.
11) Use safety equipment. Always wear
eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool use and care
12) Use clamps or other practical way
to secure and support the work-
piece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against
your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control.
13) Do not force tool. Use the correct
tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.

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14) Do not use tool if switch does not
turn it on or off.
A tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
15) Disconnect battery pack from tool or
place the switch in the locked or off
position before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or stor-
ing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
16) Store idle tools out of reach of chil-
dren and other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
17) 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.
18) Maintain tools with care. Keep cut-
ting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained tools with sharp
cutting edge are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
19) Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect
the tool’s operations. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
20) Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer
for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool may create a risk of injury
when used on another tool.
Service
21) Tool service must be performed
only by qualified repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel may result in a
risk of injury.
22) When servicing a tool, use only
identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure
to follow Maintenance Instructions
may create a risk of shock or injury.
.SPECIFIC SAFETY
RULES
1) Hold tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces when performing an opera-
tion where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring.
Contact with a "live" wire will make
exposed metal parts of the tool “live”
and shock the operator.
2) Wear ear protectors when using the
tool for extended periods.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise can cause hearing loss.
3) Be aware that this tool is always in
an operating condition, it does not
have to be plugged into an electrical
outlet.
4) Do not op e r a t e th e Fo r w a r d /
Reverse lever when the Variable
speed control trigger is on.
The battery will discharge rapidly and
damage to the unit may occur.
5) If the bit becomes jammed, immedi-
ately turn the Variable speed control
trigger off to prevent an overload
which can damage the battery pack
or motor. Use reverse motion to
loosen jammed bits.
6) When storing or carrying the tool,
set the Forward/Reverse lever to
the center (switch lock) position.
7) Do not strain the tool by holding
the speed control trigger halfway
(speed control mode) so that the
motor stops.

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8) During charging, the charger may
become slightly warm. This is nor-
mal. Do not charge the battery for a
long period.
Symbol meaning
V Volts
Direct Current
n0no load speed
…/min revolutions or
reciprocation per minutes
Forward Rotation
Reverse Rotation
Rotation with Hammering
Rotation only
WARNING;
Some dust created by power sand-
ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities con-
tains chemicals known to the State
of California 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 chemi-
cally-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 our
microscopic particles.
. FOR
BATTERY CHARGER
& BATTERY PACK
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1) SAVE THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS - This manual contains important
important safety and operating instruc-
tions for battery charger EY0110.
2) Before using battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings
on (1) battery charger, (2) battery pack.
3) CAUTION -To reduce the risk
of injury, charge only Battery Pack
shown below.
EY9065, EY9066, EY9168, EY9080,
EY9086, EY9180, EY9182, EY9001,
EY9006, EY9101, EY9106, EY9200,
EY9201, EY9136, EY9230, EY9231
EY9251, EY9117, EY9210, EY9231
Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage.
4) Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
5) To reduce risk of damaging the electric
plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting 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 prop-
erly wired and in good electrical
condition.
c. that wire size is large enough
for ampere rating of charger as
specified below.

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RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE OF
EXTENSION CORDS FOR
BATTERY CHARGERS
AC Input Rating. Amperes AWG Size of Cord
Equal to or
greater than
But less
than
Length of Cord, Feet
25 50 100 150
0 2 18 18 18 16
8) Do not operate charger with damaged
cord or plug replace them immedi-
ately.
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 service
or repair is required. Incorrect reas-
sembly may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
11) To reduce the risk of electric shock,
unplug charger from outlet before at-
tempting any maintenance or clean-
ing.
12) The charger and battery pack are
specifically designed to work together.
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 temperature
may reach or exceed 50°C (122°F)
(such a metal tool shed, or a car
in the summer), which can lead to
deterioration 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 im-
portant.
17) Do not incinerate the battery pack. It
can explode in a fire.
18) Avoid 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 charger
by cord or yank it to disconnect from
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
21) Charge the battery pack in a well ven-
tilated 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.
23) Do not short the battery pack. A battery
short can cause a large current flow,
over heating and burns.
24) NOTE: If the supply cord of this ap-
pliance is damaged, it must only be
replaced by a repair shop appointed by
the manufacturer, because special pur-
pose tools are required.
25) TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, THIS APPLIANCE
HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (ONE
B L A D E I S W I D E R T H A N T H E
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.

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.FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Clutch handle
Keyless
drill chuck
Variable speed
control trigger
18V Battery pack
(EY9251)
Speed selector switch
Vent
holes
Forward/
Reverse
lever
Battery pack
release button
Battery charger (EY0110) Support handle
. ASSEMBLY
Attaching or removing bit
Note: When attaching or removing
a bit, disconnect battery pack
from tool or place the switch in
the center position (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. Removal
Slide the Lock collar to FREE side.
Turn the Lock collar counterclockwise
(looking from the front), then remove
the bit.
Lock collar
Note: If excessive play occurs in the
chuck, secure the drill in place
and tighten the chuck by turning
clockwise, open the chuck jaws
by unscrewing the Lock collar and
tighten the screw (left-handed
screw) with a screwdriver by turn-
ing it counterclockwise (viewed
from the front).

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Attaching or removing battery
pack
1. To connect the battery pack:
Insert the battery pack. It snaps into
place to indicate proper connection.
2. To remove the battery pack:
Press the two buttons on the sides
of the battery pack. Slide the battery
pack out of the tool body.
3. Support handle
Place the support handle at your
favorite position and tighten the han-
dle securely.
Loosen Tighten
Remove the handles when placing
the battery pack in the storage case.
. OPERATION
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 trigger
is released and the motor stops imme-
diately.
Note: When the brake operates, a
braking sound may be heard.
This is normal.
Forward/Reverse lever Operation
(Forward ( ), Switch lock, Reverse ( ))
CAUTION: Do not operate Forward/
Reverse lever until the
chuck comes to a com-
plete stop. Shifting during
rotation of the chuck may
damage the tool.
Forward Rotation Switch Operation
1. For forward rotation, set the lever to
forward.
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 re-
leased.
4. After use, set the lever to its center
position (switch lock).
Reverse Rotation Switch Operation
1. For reverse rotation, set the lever to
reverse. Check the direction of rota-
tion before use.
2. Depress the trigger switch slightly to
start the tool slowly.
3. After use, set the lever to its center
position (switch lock).
Clutch Torque Setting
Adjust the torque to one of the 15
possible settings or “ “ , “ “ position
to the job.
CAUTION: Test the setting before
actual operation.
Set the scale at this line.

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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 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 (po-
sition 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 eliminate excessive
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.
D o n o t c l o s e u p v e n t
holes on body sides of the
body during operation.
Otherwise, the machine func-
tion is adversely affect ed 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-venti-
lated.
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 dur-
ing operation. (Using at
high speed while a strong
force is applied may cause
a motor breakdown.)
D o n o t o p e r a t e t h e
speed selector switch
(LOW-HIGH) while pull-
ing on the speed control
trigger. This can cause
the rechargeable battery
to wear quickly or dam-
age the internal mecha-
nism of the motor.
* See appendix for “RECOM-
MENDED SPEED SELEC-
TION”.
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 ser-
vice life.
The ambient temperature range is be-
tween 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 bat-
tery until charging is completed for ap-
propriate functioning of the battery.
When operating with a Ni-MH battery
pack, make sure the place is well-
ventilated.
Battery Pack Life
The rechargeable batteries have a
limited life. If operation time becomes

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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.
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.
EY0110
1. Plug the charger into the AC outlet.
Note: Sparks may be produced
when the plug is inserted into
the AC power supply, but this
is not a problem in terms of
safety.
2. Insert the battery pack firmly into the
charger.
Battery pack
To AC
outlet
Battery
charger
3. During charging, the charging lamp
will be lit.
When charging is completed, an inter-
nal electronic switch will automatically
be triggered to prevent overcharging.
Charging will not start if the battery
pack is warm (for example, immedi-
ately after heavy-duty operation).
The orange standby lamp will be
lit until the battery cools down.
Charging will then begin automati-
cally.
4. When charging is completed, the
charging lamp will start flashing
quickly.
5. When in any of the conditions that
battery pack is too cool, or the battery
pack has not been used for a long
time, the charging lamp is lit.
In this case, charging takes longer to
fully charge the battery pack, than the
standard charging time.
If a fully charged battery pack is
inserted into the charger again,
the charging lamp may light up
and then flash slowly. After sev-
eral minutes, the charging lamp
may flash quickly to indicate the
charging is completed.
6. If the charging lamp does not light
immediately after the charger is
plugged in, or if after the standard
charging time the lamp does not go
off, consult an authorized dealer.
Note: When charging a cool battery
pack (below 5°C (41°F) in a
warm place, leave the battery
pack at the place and wait for
more than one hour to warm
up the battery to the level of
the ambient temperature.
Otherwise battery pack may
not be fully charged.
Cool down the charger when
charging more than two bat-
tery packs consecutively.
Do not insert your fingers into
contact hole, when holding
charger or any other occa-
sions.
CAUTION: Do not use power source
from an engine generator.
Do not cover vent holes
on the charger and the
battery pack.

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. LAMP INDICATIONS
Red Flashing
Red Lit
Flashing quickly
Orange Lit
Orange Flashing
Charger is plugged into a wall outlet.
Ready to charge.
Now charging
Charging is completed.
Battery pack is warm. Charging will begin
when temperature of battery pack drops.
Charging is not possible. Clogged with
dust or malfunction of the battery pack.
. MAINTENANCE
Use only a dry, soft cloth for wiping the unit. Do not use a damp cloth, thinner, ben-
zine, or other volatile solvents for cleaning.
BATTERY RECYCLING
ATTENTION:
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have pur-
chased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
. ACCESSORIES
Use only bits suitable for size of drill’s chuck.
RECOMMENDED SPEED SELECTION
CAUTION: 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.)
Use the following as a guide to select low or high speed for the job.
EY6950
DRILLING SCREW
TIGHTENING
MATERIAL/
CONDITION
MORTAR /
BRICK
WOOD /
YELLOW PINE METAL METAL HOLE SAW
Wood screws
Thickness: 40 mm
(1-37/64") or less
Cold-rolled steel plate (SPC)
Thickness: 1.6 mm (1/16”) or less
HIGH ø 10 mm (3/8")
or less Not used ø 6.5 mm (1/4") or less Not used ø 4 mm (5/32") or less
LOW
ø 13 mm (1/2")
or less
(Slow operation)
ø 36 mm (1-27/64")
or less
ø 13 mm (1/2")
or less
ø 34 mm (1-11/ 32")
or less
ø 6.8 mm (17/64")
or less

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. SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT
Model EY6950
Capability
Screw
driving
Machine screw M3 ~ M6
Wood screw ø 2.1 ~ ø 6.8 mm (5/64" ~ 17/64")
Masonry screw ø 4 ~ ø 6 mm (5/32" ~ 15/64")
Drilling
Mortar/Brick ø 3 ~ ø 13 mm (1/8" ~ 1/2")
Wood ø 3 ~ ø 36 mm (1/8" ~ 1-27/64")
Metal ø 1.5 ~ ø 13 mm (1/16" ~ 1/2")
Metal hole saw Max. ø 34 mm (1-11/32")
Motor DC Motor 18 V
No load speed LOW 60 ~ 450/min (rpm)
HIGH 320 ~ 1450/min (rpm)
Blows rate per
minute
LOW 1200 ~ 8100/min (bpm)
HIGH 3960 ~ 26100/min (bpm
Chuck capacity ø 1.5 ~ ø 13 mm (1/16" ~ 1/2")
Cluch stage
Stage1-15 Approx.XX.X Nm, (XXX kgf-cm or XXX in-lbs)~
XX.X Nm, (XXX kgf-cm or XXX in-lbs)~
For powerful driving and drilling.
Percassion
Blow strength 1.7 kN, (173 k f, 370 lbs.f)
Overall length 253 mm (10")
Weight (with battery pack) 2.7 k , (5.9 lbs)
BATTERY PACK
Model EY9251
Storage battery Ni-MH Battery
Battery voltage 18 V DC (1.2 V × 15 cells)
BATTERY CHARGER
Model EY0110
Weight See the name plate on the bottom of the charger.
Charging
time
7.2V 9.6 V 12V 15.6V 18V 24V
1.2Ah
EY9065(D)
EY9066(C)
EY9080(D)
EY9086B(C) EY9006B(C)
20min.
1.7Ah
EY9180B(E)
EY9182B(E) EY9101B(E)
25min.
2.0Ah EY9168(H) EY9168(H) EY9106B(F) EY9136B(F) EY9117(V)
30min. 60min.
3.0Ah EY9200B(N) EY9230B(N) EY9210(N)
45min. 90min.
3.5Ah EY9201B(G) EY9231B(G) EY9251B(G)
55min. 65min.
Note: This chart may include models that are not available in your area.
Please refer to the catalogue.

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