Panasonic EY7540LN2L 14.4 Volt Li-ion Impact Driver Kit with Light

by Panasonic

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Panasonic 14.4V Li-ion Impact Driver Kit with Light. Panasonic's EY7540LN2L 14.4V Li-ion Imapct Driver works hard, stays cool and comfortable. The EY7540LN2S's 1,330 in.lbs power and 3 speeds make short work for tough jobs.. It's lightweigh of 3.1lbs, compact style reduce fatigue, while its 14.4V 3.0ah Li-ion battery deliverys the run time needed to complete the days work. The EY7540LN2L new brushless motor and electronic switch increase the motors lifespan by about twice as long as our conventional motor. The EY7540LN2L 3.0Ah Li-ion battery pack has an "electronic performance monitoring system." The electronic performance monitoring system monitors each cell in the battery pack during use and also during charging to prevent overdischarging and overheating. The EY7540LN2L kit includes: 14.4V Impact Driver, 14.4V Light, 2 - 3.0Ah Li-ion battery packs, 1 universal charger, 1 carry case.

Product Description

This Panasonic 14.4V cordless impact driver with LED light operates on lithium-ion batteries for powerful performance and long runtimes. Kit includes a cordless flashlight to illuminate your work area. Cordless: Yes, Max. Torque (ft.-lbs.): 1,330, Speed - No Load (RPM): 0-1000 RPM in low, 0-1400 RPM in medium, 0-2300 RPM in high, Volts: 14.4, Battery Included: Yes, Charger Included: Yes

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001ACKV3S
• Item model number: EY7540LN2L
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #193,450 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tool, February 18, 2011

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BobTheBuilder - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic EY7540LN2L 14.4 Volt Li-ion Impact Driver Kit with Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

This impact has power to spare and lasts forever between charges. Can't believe some idiot expects to drop it from 12 feet and then have the nerve to complain.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent drill, February 20, 2010

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J.C. "researcher" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic EY7540LN2L 14.4 Volt Li-ion Impact Driver Kit with Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

2 stars over a durability issue? NO drill is meant to be dropped and a manufacturer shouldn't be expected to pay for the users error-case closed. Anyway, this is the second Panasonic drill I own, first being the 15.6 NimH driver, which I have owned for almost 4 years now and has been very durable. Even took an 8 foot fall off a ladder onto concrete, my mistake. It's been a superb Driver, second to none, only had to replace the batteries once in 4 years. I was so pleased with that drill I bought the impact Panasonic, what does that tell you?


UPDATE: March 8th- Now that I have a job completed with this drill I thought I would update this review. The drill drove 2 inch screws for a sub floor I had to lay down all day long, no recharge. It feels excellent in your hand, absolute ergonomic excellence, very light, no fatigue whatsoever, and the metal belt clip is very useful when you need your hands back. Love that the charge charges the old NiMH batteries as well as the new LI, very smart feature. Overall this drill outperforms my 15.6 which means it out performs most everything available in it's own class and the 18v class.

The only things I would change would be as follows:

1) the button for forward/reverse placement or design. Tends to be hit back and forth during general use pretty easily.

2) the LED on/off. Not to keen in having to hit a button to turn it on and then hit it again to turn it off. Although it does make sense since you don't need it all the time like the trigger engaged models (Makita). However I would rather have a button that either has it turn on when you press the trigger, or just keeps it off when you hit the trigger. Also the overall placement of the LED is good, but not great like the location on the chuck of the Makita.

3) the worklight also feels great in the hand but the upright position allows it to be knocked over easily when not in hand and the bulbs blow out from the impact. They do provide an on-board spare inside (also very smart) but be warned, if you knock it over, the bulb will more than likely blow out. Overall very bright and comfortable to use though.

Based on how well my 15.6 has held up and this way this drill feels and performs I highly recommend this drill even though it is on the higher end of the price range for impact drills. The reason for that is, it is the best one out there, you won't be disappointed.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic handle defect, July 27, 2009

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mgr "woodworker" (Olypmic Peninsula) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic EY7540LN2L 14.4 Volt Li-ion Impact Driver Kit with Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

My handle on this drill (Panasonic EY7540) has broken twice as a result of being dropped-the handle breaks off where it is connected to the battery pack. When you are climbing around on ladders and rafters tools get dropped- especially drills. However they shouldn't break- they can make plastics that survive airplane crashes so they should be able to make a drill that survives a fall of a dozen feet. It fact some companies do- other drill brands I own have survived many falls. The first time the drill broke it cost $150 to get repaired. This second time (a month later) I packaged it up, sent it back to Panasonic and told them to keep it. I can't afford a tool this fragile. This is good tool for a cabinet maker but not for someone who works on a ladder.