Panasonic EY4542LN2L operating instructions

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Cordless Multi Purpose Cutter

Akku-Mehrzwecksäge

Model No: EY4542

Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save this manual for future use.

Vor Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes die Betriebsanleitung bitte gründlich durchlesen und diese Broschüre zum späteren Nachschlagen sorgfältig aufbewahren.

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Index/Index
English:	Page	4
Deutsch:	Seite	21

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FUNKTIONSBESCHREIBUNG

Fig. 1

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	A	Power switch	B	Switch lock lever	C	Front grip
		Betriebsschalter		Schalter-Verriegelungshebel		Vorderer Griff
	D	Front cover	E	Transparent guard	F	Shoe
		Frontabdeckung		Klarsichthaube		Gleitschuh
	G	Blade (EY9PM13C)	H	Lower guard	I	Retracting handle
		Blatt (EY9PM13C)		Untere Schutzvorrichtung		Rückzughebel
	J	Dust case	K	Battery pack (EY9L40)	L	Storage slot for hex wrench
		Staubgehäuse		Akkupack (EY9L40)		Schlüsseldepot
	M	Battery pack alignment mark	N	Battery pack release button	O	Control panel
		Akku-Ausrichtmarke		Akku-Entriegelungsknopf		Bedienfeld
	P	Depth adjustment nut	Q	LED light	R	Spindle lock button
		Tiefeneinstellmutter		LED-Leuchte		Spindelarretierknopf
	S	LED light on/off button	T	Overheat warning lamp	U	Battery low warning lamp
				(battery)
		LED-Leuchten-EIN/AUS-Taste		Überhitzungs-Warnlampe		Akkuladungs-Warnlampe
				(Akku)
	V	Hex wrench	W	Li-ion battery pack dock	X	Battery charger (EY0L80)
		Inbusschlüssel		Li-Ion-Akkuladeschacht		Ladegerät (EY0L80)
	Y	Pack cover	Z	Ni-MH/Ni-Cd battery pack
				dock
		Akkuabdeckung		Ni-MH/Ni-Cd-Akkuladeschacht

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I. INTRODUCTION

This tool is a Multi Purpose 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 cutter).

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.

Read “the Safety Instructions” booklet and the following before using.

II. ADDITIONAL SAFETY

RULES

Safety instructions for all saws

DANGER

1)Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.

2)Do not reach underneath the workpiece.

The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.

3)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.

5)Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and shock the operator.

6)When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.

7)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.

8)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.

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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 workpiece toward the operator;

-when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward 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 causing 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 kickback 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 interrupting 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 backward 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 build-up of debris.

3)Lower guard should be retracted manually 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.

5)Do not use any abrasive wheels.

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

7)Use saw blades recommended by Manufacture.

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

9)The risk of kickback increases as the battery pack discharges.

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

11)Be careful not to drop the tool.

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12)Never swing the tool.

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

14)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.

15)Never wear knitted gloves.

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

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

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

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

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

Exposure to these materials may damage the transparent guard.

21)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.

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

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 high-temperature 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 back cover. Otherwise, the battery contacts could be shorted, leading to a risk of fire.

Symbol

Symbol	Meaning
V	Volts
	Direct current
n0	No load speed
··· min-1	Revolutions or reciprocations
A	Amperes

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.

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.

Fig. 3

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

7.Is the depth adjustment nut for cutting securely 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)

IV. OPERATION

Before Using the Tool

This tool is intended for cutting 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?

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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Fig. 4

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)

Fig. 5