10) When storing or carrying the tool,
set the Forward/Reverse lever to
the center position (switch lock).
11) Do not strain the tool by holding the
speed control trigger halfway
(speed control mode) so that the
motor stops.
12) 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 in-
ternal mechanism of the motor.
Symbol Meaning
V Volts
Direct current
n
0
No load speed
…min
-1
Revolutions or recip-
rocations per minutes
Ah
Electrical capacity of
battery pack
Forward rotation
Reverse rotation
Rotation with ham-
mering
Rotation only
To reduce the risk of
injury, user must read
and understand in-
struction manual.
For indoor use only.
WARNING:
• Do not use other than the Pana-
sonic battery packs that are de-
signed for use with this recharge-
able tool.
• Panasonic is not responsible for
any damage or accident caused by
the use of the recycled battery pack
and the 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 over-
heat, catch fire, or explode.
• Never use other than the dedicated
charger to charge the battery pack.
Otherwise, the battery may leak,
overheat, or explode.
• After removing the battery pack
from the tool or the charger, always
reattach the pack cover. Otherwise,
the battery contacts could be
shorted, leading to a risk of fire.
• When the Battery Pack Has Dete-
riorated, Replace It with a New
One.
Continued use of a damaged bat-
tery pack may result in heat gen-
eration, ignition or battery rupture.
III. 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
Turn the lock collar counterclock-
wise (looking from the front), then
remove the bit.
NOTE:
If excessive play occurs in the chuck,
secure the drill in place and
open the chuck jaws by turning the
lock collar and
tighten the screw
(left-handed screw) with a screw-
driver by turning it counterclockwise
(viewed from the front).
Attaching or Removing Bat-
tery Pack
1. To connect the battery pack:
Line up the alignment marks and at-
tach the battery pack.
• Slide the battery pack until it locks
into position.
2. To remove the battery pack:
Pull the button from the front to re-
lease the battery pack.
Support handle
Place the support handle at your fa-
vorite position and tighten the handle
securely.
Always use the support handle to
ensure operating safety.
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