Panasonic EY4542 User Manual

Cordless Multi Purpose Metal Cutter

Scie à métaux polyvalente sans l

Sierra de metal de propósitos múltiples inalámbrica

Operating Instructions

Instructions d’utilisation

Manual de instrucciones

Model No: EY4542

IMPORTANT

This manual contains safety information. Read manual completely before first using this product and save this manual for future use.

IMPORTANT

Ce mode d’emploi contient des informations sur la sécurité. Lisez-le en entier avant d’utiliser le produit et conservez-le pour référence.

IMPORTANTE

Este manual contiene información de seguridad. Lea completamente este manual antes de utilizar por primera vez este producto, y guárdelo para poder consultarlo en el futuro.

Index/Index/Indice

English: Page 3 Français: Page 22 Español: Página 43

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DES FONCTIONS DESCRIPCIÓN FUNCIONAL

(M)

(L)

(K)

(R)

(Q)

(J)

(N)

(I)

(A)

(B)

(P)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(G) (H)

(O)

(S)

(W)

(Z)

(O)

(U)(T)

(V)

(X)

(Y)

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Power switch Interrupteur d’alimentation

(A)

Interruptor de alimentación

Switch lock lever Levier de verrouillage d’interrupteur

(B)

Palanca de bloqueo del interruptor

Front grip Poignée avant

(C)

Empuñadura frontal

Transparent guard Protège-lame transparent

(E)

Protector transparente

Blade (EY9PM13C) Lame de scie (EY9PM13C)

(G)

Cuchilla (EY9PM13C)

Retracting handle Poignée rétractable

(I)

Mango retractable

Battery pack (EY9L40) Batterie autonome (EY9L40)

(K)

Batería (EY9L40)

Battery pack alignment mark Marque d’alignement de la batterie autonome

(M)

Marca de alineamiento del paquete de las baterías

Control panel Panneau de commande

(O)

Panel de control

LED light Lumière DEL

(Q)

Luz indicadora

LED light on/off button Bouton Marche/Arrêt de la lumière DEL

(S)

Botón ON/OFF de luz LED

Front cover Couvercle avant

(D)

Cubierta frontal

Shoe Sabot

(F)

Zapata

Lower guard Protecteur mobile inférieur de lame

(H)

Protector inferior de la cuchilla

Dust case Boîte à poussière

(J)

Caja de polvo

Storage slot for hex wrench Fente de rangement de clé hexagonale

(L)

Ranura para guardar la llave hexagonal

Battery pack release button Bouton de libération de batterie autonome

(N)

Botón de liberación de la batería

Depth adjustment nut Ecrou d’ajustement de la profondeur

(P)

Tuerca de ajuste de profundidad

Spindle lock button Bouton de verrouillage de broche

(R)

Botón de bloqueo del husillo

Overheat warning lamp (battery) Témoin d’avertissement de surchauffe (batterie)

(T)

Luz de advertencia de sobrecalentamiento (batería)

Battery low warning lamp Témoin d’avertissement de batterie basse

(U)

Luz de aviso de baja carga de batería

Li-ion battery pack dock Poste d’accueil de la batterie autonome Li-ion

(W)

Enchufe de carga de batería Li-ión

Battery pack cover Couvercle de la batterie autonome

(Y)

Cubierta de batería

Hex wrench Clé hexagonale

(V)

Llave hexagonal

Battery charger (EY0L80) Chargeur de batterie (EY0L80)

(X)

Cargador de la batería (EY0L80)

Ni-MH/Ni-Cd battery pack dock Poste d’accueil de la batterie autonome Ni-MH/Ni-Cd

(Z)

Enchufe de carga de batería Ni-MH/Ni-Cd

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. INTRODUCTION

This tool is a Multi Purpose Metal Cutter. By changing the blade, it can be used to cut wood, metal, and plastic. Dust can be collected by an integrated dust case or via a connected vacuum (by attaching the hose to the tool).

DANGER

This product is a cutting tool, designed to cut through metal and wood. It has a rotating blade which is capable of cutting you deeply, causing serious injury or death. As a result, please read this manual and the cautionary markings on the tool carefully, and obey all of the Safety Instructions to avoid such injury.

WARNING

To avoid injury, never insert your finger or any other object into any opening of the tool.

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

How to Use This Manual

• Please read this manual completely before starting to cut with your tool. If you let someone else use the tool, make sure they either read this manual or are fully instructed in the proper use and all safety precautions concerning the tool.

• Please keep this manual for future reference. It contains important safety information that you must follow to use the tool safely.

• This manual and product use the following signal words:

NOTE

Notes provide additional information that you should know about the tool.

CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided. Cautions also alert you to unsafe practices to be avoided.

WARNING

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in serious injury or death if not avoided.

DANGER

Danger indicates an imminent hazard which will result in serious injury or death if not avoided.

. GENERAL POWER

TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING Read all safety warnings and

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work Area Safety

1) Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of

ammable liquids, gases or dust.

Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

1) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

2) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

3) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

4) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

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5) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

6) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply.

Use of RCD reduces the risk of electrical shock.

Personal Safety

1) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while

you are tired or under the inuence of

drugs, alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

2) Use personal protective equipment.

Always wear eye protection.

Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

3) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

4) Remove any adjusting key or wrench be fore turning the power tool on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

5) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

6) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

7) If devices are provided for the connec tion of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.

Use of dust collection can reduce dustrelated hazards.

Power Tool Use and Care

1) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.

The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

2) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.

Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

3) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

4) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

5) Maintain power tools. Check for misalign ment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

6) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

7) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.

Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Battery Tool Use and Care

1) Recharge only with the charger specied

by the manufacturer.

A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

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2) Use power tools only with specically

designated battery packs.

Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

3) 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 together may cause burns or a fire.

4) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be

ejected from the battery; avoid contact.

If contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally

seek medical help.

Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

Service

a) Have your power tool serviced by a quali-

ed repair person using only identical re-

placement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of power tool is maintained.

III

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS

1) DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on aux iliar y handl e, or mot or housing.

If both hands are holding the saw, they

cannot be cut by the blade.

Do not reach underneath the workpiece.

The guard cannot protect you from the blade

below the workpiece.

Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of

the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.

4) Never hold piece being cut in your hands

or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform.

It is important to support the work properly to

minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-faces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.

Contact with a “live” wire will also make ex-

posed metal parts of the power tool “live” and shock the operator.

When ripping always use a rip fence or

straight edge guide.

This improves the accuracy of cut and

reduces the chance of blade binding.

Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbour holes.

Blades that do not match the mounting

hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.

Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt.

The blade washers and bolt were specially

designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

. FURTHER SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS

Causes and operator prevention of kickback:

- kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the work-piece toward the operator;

- when the blade is pinched or bound tight ly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back to-ward the operator;

- if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood caus-ing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.

Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

1) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist kick-back forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade.

Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

2) When blade is binding, or when interrupt ing a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw back-

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ward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur.

Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.

3) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material.

If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.

4) Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback.

Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.

5) Do not use dull or damaged blades.

Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.

6) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut.

If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.

7) Use extra caution when making a “plunge cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.

The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS SAW

1) Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position.

If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.

2) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use.

Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.

3) Lower guard should be retracted manual ly only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts.” Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon

as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released.

For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.

4) Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor.

An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Do not use any abrasive wheels.

2) Wear a dust mask, if the work causes dust.

3) Use saw blades recommended by Manu facture.

4) Wear ear protectors when using the tool for extended periods.

5) The risk of kickback increases as the bat tery pack discharges.

6) Be sure to inspect material. Avoid cutting other different material.

7) Be careful not to drop the tool.

8) Never swing the tool.

9) Never cover the ventilation slots, and keep them free from dust or other material.

10) Do not clamp the tool in a vise. Never cut with the tool held upside down in a vise. This is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.

11) Never wear knitted gloves.

12) Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations.

13) Do not touch the blade immediately after operation. It may be hot and could burn your skin.

14) Do not touch material after it has been cut. Cut material may be very hot.

15) Do not use cutting oil. This use of cutting oil may cause a fire.

16) Do not cut workpieces covered or stained with gas, oil, solvents, thinners, etc.

Exposure to these materials may damage

the transparent guard.

17) Do not remove the transparent and lower

guards. If the transparent and lower guards is damaged or missing, return tool to authorized service center for replacement.

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18) Do not start the blade when in contact with workpiece. Wait for blade to reach full speed before beginning cut.

Symbol

··· min

-1

Meaning

Volts

Direct current

No load speed

Revolutions or reciprocations

WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Cali-fornia 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 products

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-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 out micro-scopic particles.

WARNING

• Do not use other than the Panasonic battery packs that are designed for use with this rechargeable tool.

• 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 hightemperature location, such as next to a fire or in direct sunlight. Otherwise, the battery may overheat, 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.

Amperes

VII

.FOR BATTERY

CHARGER & BATTERY PACK

Important Safety Instructions

1) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -This manual

contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger EY0L80.

2) Bef ore usin g battery charger, r ead al l instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack.

3) CAUTION -To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Panasonic Battery Pack as shown in last page. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

4) Do not expose charger and battery pack to rain or snow.

5) To reduce risk of damaging the electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

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 that:

a. pins on plug of extension cord are the

same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.

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b. extension cord is properly wired and in

good electrical condition.

c. wire size is large enough for ampere rating

of charger as specified below.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE OF

AC Input Rating. Amperes Equal to or

greater than

0 2 18 18 18 16

8) Do not operate charger with damaged cord

9) Do not operate charger if it has received

) Do not disassemble charger; take it to a

11) To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug

13) Do not attempt to charge the battery pack

14) Do not attempt to disassemble the battery

15) Do not store the tool and battery pack in

17) Do not incinerate the battery pack. It can

18) Avoid dangerous environment. Do not use

19) The charger is designed to operate on

20) Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger by

EXTENSION CORDS FOR

BATTERY CHARGERS

But less than

or plug-replace them immediately.

a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service personnel.

qualified service personnel when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

)

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.

with any other charger.

pack housing.

locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50°C (122°F) (such as a metal tool shed, or a car in the summer), which can lead to deterioration of the storage battery.

) Do n ot charge bat tery p ack whe n the

temperature is BELOW 0°C (32°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). This is very important in order to maintain optimal condition of the battery pack.

explode in a fire.

charger in damp or wet locations.

standard household electrical power only. Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage!

cord or yank it to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

AWG Size of Cord Length of Cord,

Feet

25 50 100 150

21) Charge the battery pack in a well ventilated place, do not cover the charger and battery pack with a cloth, etc., while charging.

22) Use of an attachment not recommended may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

23) Do not short the battery pack. A battery short can cause a large current flow, over heating and create the risk of fire or personal injury.

24) NOTE: If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by a repair shop authorized by the manufacturer, because special purpose tools are required.

25) TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SH O CK , TH I S AP P LI A NC E H A S A POLARIZED PLUG (ONE BLADE IS WIDER THAN THE 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.

III

. ASSEMBLY

Attaching or Removing Battery Pack

CAUTION:

Before inserting battery pack, check that the power switch in the tool actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.

1. To connect the battery pack (See Fig. 2)

Line up the alignment marks and attach the

battery pack.

• Slide the battery pack until it locks into position.

Alignment

marks

Fig. 2

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2. To remove the battery pack (See Fig. 3) Push on the button from the front to release

the battery pack.

Button

Fig. 3

. OPERATION

Before Using the Tool

This tool is intended to cut unhardened ferrous metal, nonferrous metal, wood, and plastic. Refer to the “Accessories” section for a list of blades to be used for the proper applications of this tool. The following precautions must be followed to reduce the risk of injury;

•

Do not cut stacked materials. Cut one piece at a time.

•

Do not cut hardened steel.

•

Cut materials with the wider edge of the shoe over the clamped side of the material.

•

Do not touch the saw blade, workpiece, or cutting chips with bare hands immediately after cutting; they may be hot and could burn skin.

Each time you use the tool, you must make sure it is in good operating condition.

Use the following checklist:

1. Is the blade installed in the correct direction? The arrow on the blade must point in the same

direction as the arrow on the upper blade cover.

2. Is the blade installed properly? Make sure the hex bolt is tightened securely.

(See Fig. 6)

3. Does the blade look alright? Replace the blade immediately if there are

any cracks in it or if any teeth are broken.

4. Does the lower guard close properly?

6. Is the battery pack charged and inserted firmly to the tool?

7. Is the depth adjustment nut for cutting secure ly tightened?

8. Is the workpiece securely clamped on a saw horse or bench?

9. Is the dust case or front cover clogged with dust?

Disengage the front cover lock button and remove any dust that has become clogged inside the cover. If the cover is clogged, use a long object such as a manual screwdriver to unclog it. After doing so, close the front cover. (See Fig. 4)

Front cover

If there is dust inside the dust case, disengage the dust case lock button, detach the dust case, and remove the dust. After doing so, reattach the dust case. (See Fig. 5)

Lock button

Dust case

Fig. 5

Lock button

Fig. 4

WARNING

To avoid injury, do not use the tool if the lower guard does not close quickly over the blade.

5. Is the transparent guard securely installed?

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Installing Blade

Follow these steps:

1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.

2. Remove any cutting debris from blade area.

3. Use the retracting handle to retract (open) the lower guard.

4. Install the blade as illustrated. (See Fig. 6)

Make sure that both the direction arrow on

the blade and the direction arrow on the transparent guard point in the same direction.

5. Set the outer washer in place.

6. Insert the hex bolt.

7. Hold the spindle lock button down. This prevents the blade from rotating.

8. Tighten the hex bolt securely with the provid ed hex wrench. Store the hex wrench.

NOTE:

Keep the hex wrench in the storage slot on the tool’s body when not using it.

WARNING

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.

Removing Blade

CAUTION:

The blade will be hot right after cutting. Be sure to let the blade cool down before removing it.

Follow these steps:

1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.

2. Hold the spindle lock button down. This prevents the blade from rotating.

3. Use the provided hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt.

NOTE:

Keep the hex wrench in the storage slot on the tool’s body when not using it.

4. Remove the hex bolt and outer washer.

5. Use the retracting handle to retract (open)

the lower guard.

6. Carefully remove the blade.

7. Clean the tool if necessary.

CAUTION:

Be careful to avoid cutting your hands on the blade.

• When disposing of a blade, secure it inside heavy or corrugated paper. This will help prevent anyone from being cut by the discarded blade.

Tighten

Retracting handle

Outer washer Place the protrusion of the outer washer into the position of the washer.

Loosen

Hex bolt

Fig. 6

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Inner washer Place the inner washer with cut-out facing you.

Spindle lock button

Lower guard

Using the Tool

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of injury read the Safety Instructions at the front of this manual before using the tool.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields while using the tool. Additionally, wear a dust mask when cutting materials that generate excessive particulate matter. Do not use tool in the rain. Doing so may result in electric shock or cause the tool to emit smoke.

Do not cut materials on which there is any paint thinner, gasoline, oil, or similar build-up. Doing so may cause the dust case to crack, resulting in injury.

Follow these steps:

Hold the tool with both hands. (See Fig. 8) Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.

1. Line up the sight line on shoe with your cut ting line. (See Fig. 7)

Alignment with cutting line

• Position the notch on the shoe over the cutting line, aligning the top and bottom corners of the diamond-shaped opening with the line.

As the cutting position may differ depending on

the blade, do a trial cut beforehand.

Cutting line

Notch

Fig. 7

2. Press the switch lock lever down, then squeeze the power switch to start the motor, and then release the switch lock lever.

Switch lock lever

Front grip

CAUTION:

• Check that the switch lock lever works.

If power switch can be activated with out

depressing the switch lock lever, discontinue use immediately. Take the tool to an authorized

service center.

• Always hold the handle with one hand and the

front grip with the other. (See Fig. 8) Maintain a firm grip and depress the switch fully.

• The blade should not touch the cutting material

before you start the motor. Wait until the blade reaches full speed before starting a cut.

• This tool has no provision to lock the power

switch in the “ON” position, and you must not attempt to secure it in the “ON” position.

3. Start cutting when the blade reaches full speed.

4. During cutting, keep your cutting line straight. Move the tool forward at a steady speed, while looking at the tip of the blade through the transparent guard.

Handle

Power switch

Fig. 8

WARNING

• To prevent dangerous kickback, keep the shoe of the tool flat on the surface of the material being cut.

• Never force the tool. Use light and continuous pressure.

5. If the motor become too warm, stop cutting. Let the tool cool down before continuing work.

6. It is always a safe practice to remove the bat tery pack after use and before storing the tool.

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Cutting depth adjustment

• Remove battery pack.

• Loosen the depth adjustment nut and adjust the cutting depth, using the graduations on the lower guard to gauge the depth. Once finished adjusting the depth, tighten the depth adjustment nut securely.

* When wood material is 10 mm (3/8") or less

thick, adjust the cutting depth so that the blade protrudes approx. 5 mm (3/16") from the bottom of the material.

Collecting Dust

WARNING

* Before cutting metal materials, always empty

the dust case, open the front cover and remove the dust.

• Use the tool with the flammable materials in the dust case to cut metal materials may result in fire

When cutting metal materials, always use the tool with the dust case attached.

• Flying sparks and metal chips may cause injury.

* Do not carry or store the battery pack in

the same container as nails or similar metal objects.

Loosen

Depth adjustment nut

Tighten

Pull down

Fig. 9

Rip fence (EY3500B7727)

(Available as an accessory, not included) Rip fence is convenient for rip cuts and repeated cuts of uniform width.

• Remove battery pack.

• Insert rip fence and adjust cutting width. (See Fig. 10)

• Fasten screw securely to fix rip fence.

Insert and adjust

Fasten screw

Rip fence

Fig. 10

(1) Collect dust in the dust case.

* Empty the dust case when it is filled up with

dust. * Empty the dust case before storing the tool. * Dust case capacity

• When cutting electrical conduit with a diameter of 25 mm (1"), approximately 130 cuts

• When cutting 45 mm (1-25/32") x 45 mm (1-25/32") lumber, approximately 150 cuts

NOTE:

Some materials may cause dust to become clogged inside the front cover when cutting those materials.

Front cover

Fig. 11

(2) Use with vacuum cleaner to collect dust.

* Connect the tool to the hose using the

EY9X012E vacuum cleaner hose adapter (sold separately).

Compatible hose inner diameter: 25 mm

(1") to 38 mm (1-2/1")

* Operate the vacuum cleaner obeying its

instructions.

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Caution : DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance

of procedures other than those specied herein

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

(2) Overheat warning lamp

Fig. 12

NOTE:

When the tool has difficulty in ejecting or col-

lecting dust, the dust outlet may be clogged with dust. Open the front cover and remove any dust.

Control Panel

(1) (2) (3)

(1) LED light

LED light

Fig. 13

Before the use of LED light, always pull the power switch once. Press the LED light on button. The light illuminates with very low current, and it does not adversely affect the performance of the tool during use or its battery capacity.

CAUTION:

• The built-in LED light is designed to illuminate the small work area temporarily.

• Do not use it as a substitute for a regular flashlight, since it does not have enough brightness.

• LED light turns off when the tool has not been used for 5 minutes.

Off (normal operation)

The overheating protection feature halts tool operation to protect the battery pack in the event of overheating. The overheat warning lamp on the control panel flashes when this feature is active.

• If the overheating protection feature activates, allow the tool to cool thoroughly (at least 30 minutes). The tool is ready for use when the overheat warning lamp goes out.

• Avoid using the tool in a way that causes the overheating protection feature to activate repeatedly.

Flashing: Overheat Indicates operation has

been halted due to battery overheating.

(3) Battery low warning lamp

Off (normal operation)

Excessive (complete) discharging of lithium ion batteries shortens their service life dra-matically. The tool includes a battery protec-tion feature designed to prevent excessive discharging of the battery pack.

• The battery protection feature activates immediately before the battery loses its charge, causing the battery low warning lamp to flash.

• If you notice the battery low warning lamp flashing, charge the battery pack immediately.

Flashing (No charge) Battery protection feature active

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For Proper Use (Further Detail)

WARNING

To prevent the risk of serious personal injury: l It is important to use an appropriate device

to hold the material being cut properly, and to hold the tool firmly with both hands to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury.

Figure 14 shows proper cutting position.

•

• Note that hands are kept away from cutting area.

• Make sure bystanders are away from work area and from underneath of workpiece.

• When cutting, do not try to hold the material with your hand.

Cutting large sheets;

Support large sheets. Be sure to set the depth of the cut so that you only cut through the workpiece, not through the supports. (See Fig. 15) Large sheets sag or bend if they are not correctly supported. If you attempt to cut without levelling and properly supporting the workpiece, the blade will tend to bind, causing kickback. (See Fig. 16)

•

Don’t support the material away from the cut.

Cutting thin or corrugated materials;

Cut thin and corrugated materials at least 25 mm (1") from the edge of the workpiece to avoid injury or damage to the tool caused by thin strips of metal being pulled into the upper guard.

•

Use sharp blades only. Clean and sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

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Fig. 16

WARNING

To prevent the risk of serious personal injury:

• When making an incomplete cut or cutting is interrupted, or blade is binding or tool is stalling; release the power switch immediately and hold the tool motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop.

• To avoid kickback, never attempt to remove the tool from the work or pull the tool backward while the blade is in motion. Make sure the blade has come to a complete stop, then remove tool from cut.

• To resume cutting, start tool, allow the blade to reach full speed, reenter the cut slowly and resume cutting.

1. Place the wider part of the shoe on the part of the work piece which is solidly supported (See Fig.

17), never on the section that will fall off when the cut is made. (See Fig. 18)

Hold the tool firmly to prevent loss of control. Working carelessly can cause severe personal injury.

2. Make sure the blade stops. Even though your tool has a brake, before setting the tool down, make sure the blade has come to

a complete stop and the lower guard has closed.

3. Do not use if anything seem unusual. Remove battery pack immediately. If the tool body becomes very hot, or does not work properly, remove the battery pack and do not

use. Have it checked by an authorized service center.

WARNING

To prevent the risk of serious personal injury or fire, do not try to repair the tool by yourself. Never disassemble or modify the tool body. There are no user-repairable parts inside.

4. NEVER ALLOW THE TOOL TO COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR BODY. After completing a cut, do not allow the tool to brush against your leg or side. Since the lower guard is retractable, it could catch on your clothing and expose the blade. Keep

clothing away from tool. Be aware of the exposed blade sections that exist in both the upper and lower guard areas.

WARNING

Because cutting metal creates sparks;

• Always use safety goggles.

• Do not use tool near any flammable substance or in an area where flammable substances are used. Fire and burn injury could result.

5. Never engage the spindle lock while blade is running, or engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn the switch on when the spindle lock is engaged. Serious damage to your tool will result.

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[Battery Pack] For Appropriate Use of Bat-

tery Pack

Li-ion Battery Pack (EY9L40)

• For optimum battery life, store the Li-ion battery pack following use without charging it.

• When charging the battery pack, confirm that the terminals on the battery charger are free of foreign substances such as dust and water etc. Clean the terminals before charging the battery pack if any foreign substances are found on the terminals.

The life of the battery pack terminals may be

affected by foreign substances such as dust and water etc. during operation.

• 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 together may

cause sparks, burns or a fire.

• When operating the battery pack, make sure the work place is well ventilated.

• When the battery pack is removed from the main body of the tool, replace the battery pack cover immediately in order to prevent dust or dirt from contaminating the battery terminals and causing a short circuit.

Battery Pack Life

The rechargeable batteries have a limited life. If the operation time becomes extremely short after recharging, replace the battery pack with a new one.

Battery Recycling

ATTENTION: FOR Li-ion Battery Pack, EY9L40

A Li-ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800- 8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

[Battery Charger] Charging

Cautions for the Li-ion Battery Pack

• If the temperature of the battery pack falls

approximately below −10°C (14°F), charging

will automatically stop to prevent degradation of the battery.

Common Cautions for the Liion/Ni-MH/Ni-Cd Battery Pack

• The ambient temperature range is between 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.

• When charging a cool battery pack (below 0°C (32°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.

•

Cool down the charger when charging more than two battery packs consecutively.

• Do not insert your fingers into contact hole, when holding charger or any other occasions.

CAUTION:

To prevent the risk of fire or damage to the battery charger.

• Do not use power source from an engine generator.

• Do not cover vent holes on the charger and the battery pack.

• Unplug the charger when not in use.

Li-ion Battery Pack

NOTE:

Your battery pack is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery before use.

Battery charger (EY0L80)

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.

Insert the battery pack firmly into the charger.

2. 1 Line up the alignment marks and place the

battery onto the dock on the charger.

2 Slide forward in the direction of the arrow.

Alignment marks

During charging, the charging lamp will be lit. When charging is completed, an internal electronic switch will automatically be triggered to prevent overcharging.

• Charging will not start if the battery pack is warm (for example, immediately after heavy-duty operation).

The orange standby lamp will be flashing

until the battery cools down.

Charging will then begin automatically.

The charge lamp (green) will flash slowly

4. once the battery is approximately 80% charged.

5. When charging is completed, the charging lamp will start flashing quickly in green color.

6. If the temperature of the battery pack is 0°C or less, charging takes longer to fully charge the battery pack than the standard charging time.

Even when the battery is fully charged, it will

have approximately 50% of the power of a fully charged battery at normal operating temperature.

7. If the power lamp does not light immediate ly after the charger is plugged in, or if after the standard charging time the charging lamp does not flash quickly in green, consult an authorized dealer.

8. If a fully charged battery pack is inserted into the charger again, the charging lamp lights up. After several minutes, the charging lamp

may flash quickly to indicate the charging is completed.

Ni-MH/Ni-Cd Battery Pack

NOTE:

When you charge the battery pack for the first time, or after prolonged storage, charge it for about 24 hours to bring the battery up to full capacity.

Battery charger (EY0L80)

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.

Insert the battery pack firmly into the charger.

During charging, the charging lamp will be lit. When charging is completed, an internal electronic switch will automatically be triggered to prevent overcharging.

• Charging will not start if the battery pack is warm (for example, immediately after heavy-duty operation).

The orange standby lamp will be flashing

until the battery cools down. Charging will then begin automatically.

When charging is completed, the charging lamp will start flashing quickly in green color.

If the charging lamp does not light immediately after the charger is plugged in, or if after the standard charging time the charging lamp does not flash quickly in green, consult an authorized dealer.

6. If a fully charged battery pack is inserted into the charger again, the charging lamp lights up. After several minutes, the charging lamp may flash quickly to indicate the charging is

completed.

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Lamp Indications

Green Lit Charger is plugged into the AC outlet. Ready to charge.

Green Flashing Quickly Charging is completed. (Full charge.)

Green Flashing Battery is approximately 80% charged (Usable charge. Li-ion only).

Green Lit Now charging

Orange Lit Battery pack is cool. The battery pack is being charged slowly to reduce the load on the battery. (Li-ion only)

Orange Flashing Battery pack is warm. Charging will begin when temperature of battery pack drops.

If the temperature of the battery pack is -10°C or less, the charging status lamp (orange) will also start ashing. Charging will begin when the temperature of the battery pack goes up (Li-ion only).

Charging Status Lamp Left: green Right: orange will be displayed.

Both Orange and Green Flashing Quickly Charging is not possible. Clogged with dust or malfunction of the battery pack.

. MAINTENANCE

WARNING

To avoid severe personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool before starting any maintenance procedure.

CAUTION:

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, servicing should be performed by an authorized service center. Always insist on genuine Panasonic replacement parts.

Cleaning Tool

Keep your tool clean for good cutting performance, and to help keep it safe to use.

Follow these steps:

1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.

2. Wipe the tool with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use a wet cloth or cleaning liquids.

They could damage the tool’s finish.

3. Be sure to rub off any oil or grease which could make the tool slippery or hard to handle.

4. Remove the blade and brush off any dust.

CAUTION:

To avoid injury or damage to the unit, never immerse any part of the tool in a liquid.

Transparent Guard

WARNING

If the guard is cracked, or is broken, take the tool to an authorized service center for replacement. Do not attempt to operate tool. It could result in serious personal injury. Never use your tool with a damaged transparent guard or without the transparent guard installed. Flying chips could result in serious injury.

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