Panasonic EY4542XM Operating Instructions Manual

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- 4 -I. INTRODUCTIONThis tool is a Multi Purpose Metal Cutter. Bychanging the blade, it can be used to cut wood,metal, and plastic. Dust can be collected by anintegrated dust case or via a connected vacuum(by attaching 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.II. GENERAL POWERTOOL SAFETYWARNINGSWARNING Read all safety warnings andinstructions. Failure to follow the warningsand instructions may result in electric shock,fire and/or serious injury.Save all warnings and instructions for futurereference.The term “power tool” in the warnings refersto your mains-operated (corded) power toolor battery-operated (cordless) power tool.Work Area Safety1) Keep work area clean and well lit.Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.2) Do not operate power tools in explosiveatmospheres, such as in the presence offlammable liquids, gases or dust.Power tools create sparks which may ignitethe dust or fumes.3) Keep children and bystanders away whileoperating a power tool.Distractions can cause you to lose control.Electrical Safety1) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.Never modify the plug in any way. Donot use any adapter plugs with earthed(grounded) power tools.Unmodified plugs and matching outlets willreduce risk of electric shock.2) Avoid body contact with earthed orgrounded surfaces such as pipes, radia-tors, ranges and refrigerators.There is an increased risk of electric shock ifyour body is earthed or grounded.3) Do not expose power tools to rain or wetconditions.Water entering a power tool will increase therisk of electric shock.4) Do not abuse the cord. Never use thecord for carrying, pulling or unpluggingthe power tool. Keep cord away fromheat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.Damaged or entangled cords increase therisk of electric shock.