Panasonic EY4542 Operating Instructions Manual

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operating instructions

- 6 -I. INTRODUCTIONThis tool is a Multi Purpose Cutter. By changingthe blade, it can be used to cut wood, metal, andplastic. Dust can be collected by an integrateddust case or via a connected vacuum (byattaching the hose to the tool).DANGERThis product is a cutting tool, designed to cutthrough metal and wood. It has a rotating bladewhich is capable of cutting you deeply, causingserious injury or death. As a result, please readthis manual and the cautionary markings on thetool carefully, and obey all of the Safety Instruc-tions to avoid such injury.WARNINGTo avoid injury, never insert your finger or anyother object into any opening of the tool.WARNINGRead all safety warnings and all instructions.Failure to follow the warnings and instructionsmay result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.How to Use This Manual• Please read this manual completely beforestarting to cut with your tool. If you let someoneelse use the tool, make sure they either read thismanual or are fully instructed in the proper useand all safety precautions concerning the tool.• Please keep this manual for future reference. Itcontains important safety information that youmust follow to use the tool safely.• This manual and product use the following signalwords:NOTENotes provide additional information that youshould know about the tool.CAUTIONCaution indicates a potentially hazardous situ-ation, which could result in minor or moderateinjury if not avoided. Cautions also alert you tounsafe practices to be avoided.WARNINGWarning indicates a potentially hazardous situa-tion, which could result in serious injury or deathif not avoided.DANGERDanger indicates an imminent hazard which willresult in serious injury or death if not avoided.Read “the Safety Instructions” booklet andthe following before using.II. ADDITIONAL SAFETYRULESSafety instructions for allsawsDANGER1) Keep hands away from cutting areaand the blade. Keep your second handon auxiliary handle, or motor housing.If both hands are holding the saw, theycannot be cut by the blade.) Do not reach underneath the workpiece.The guard cannot protect you from theblade below the workpiece.3) Adjust the cutting depth to the thicknessof the workpiece. Less than a full tooth ofthe blade teeth should be visible below thework-piece.4) Never hold piece being cut in your handsor across your leg. Secure the workpieceto a stable platform. It is important tosupport the work properly to minimize bodyexposure, blade binding, or loss of control.5) Hold power tool by insulated grippingsurfaces when performing an operationwhere the cutting tool may contacthidden wiring or its own cord. Contactwith a “live” wire will also make exposedmetal parts of the power tool “live” andshock the operator.6) When ripping always use a rip fence orstraight edge guide. This improves theac-curacy of cut and reduces the chance ofblade binding.7) Always use blades with correct sizeand shape (diamond versus round) ofarbour holes. Blades that do not matchthe mounting hardware of the saw will runeccentrically, causing loss of control.8) Never use damaged or incorrect bladewashers or bolt. The blade washers andbolt were specially designed for your saw,for optimum performance and safety ofoperation.