Switch and forward/reverse lever operation, Forward rotation switch operation, Reverse rotation switch operation – Panasonic EY7940 User Manual
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Switch and Forward/Reverse
Lever Operation
CAUTION:
To prevent damage, do not operate
Forward/Reverse lever until the bit
comes to a complete stop.
Forward Rotation Switch
Operation
1. Push the lever for forward rotation.
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
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 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).
Forward
Reverse
Switch lock
Clutch Torque Setting
Adjust the torque to one of the 18 clutch
settings or “ ” position (EY7441).
Adjust the torque to one of the 18 clutch
settings or “ ”, “ ” position (EY7940).
NOTE:
Always make sure to stop operation
of the tool and disengage it from the
work, when you select Hammering
mode from Drilling mode or when
you shift to Drilling mode from
Hammering mode by rotating clutch
handle.
CAUTION:
Set the clutch setting at this mark ( )
before actual operation.
Speed Selection
Choose a low or high speed to suit the
use.
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 high torque
●
●
is needed during operation. (Using
at high speed when high torque
is required 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 specifications for “MAXIMUM
RECOMMENDED CAPACITIES”.
LOW
HIGH
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