- 8 -18) Do not start the blade when in contactwith workpiece. Wait for blade to reach fullspeed before beginning cut.SymbolSymbol MeaningV VoltsDirect currentn 0 No load speed··· min-1 Revolutions orreciprocationsA AmperesWARNING• Do not use other than the Panasonic batterypacks that are designed for use with thisrechargeable 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 bat-tery pack, subject it to shocks, dismantle it, orattempt to modify it.• Do not allow metal objects to touch the bat-tery pack terminals.• Do not carry or store the battery pack inthe same container as nails or similar metalobjects.• Do not charge the battery pack in a high-temperature location, such as next to a fire orin direct sunlight. Otherwise, the battery mayoverheat, catch fire, or explode.• Never use other than the dedicated chargerto charge the battery pack. Otherwise, thebattery may leak, overheat, or explode.• After removing the battery pack from thetool or the charger, always reattach the packcover. Otherwise, the battery contacts couldbe shorted, leading to a risk of fire.WARNINGSome dust created by power sanding, sawing,grinding, drilling, and other construction activi-ties contains chemicals known to the State ofCali-fornia to cause cancer, birth defects orother reproductive harm. Some examples ofthese chemicals are:• Lead from lead-based paints• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement andother masonry products• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treat-ed lumber.To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:work in a well ventilated area, and work withapproved safety equipment, such as dustmasks that are specially designed to filter outmicro-scopic particles.VII.FOR BATTERYCHARGER &BATTERY PACKImportant Safety Instructions1) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -This manualcontains important safety and operatinginstructions for battery charger EY0L80.) Before using battery charger, read allinstructions and cautionary markings onbattery charger, battery pack, and productusing battery pack.3) CAUTION -To reduce the risk of injury,charge only Panasonic Battery Pack asshown in last page.Other types of batteries may burst causingpersonal injury and damage.4) Do not expose charger and battery pack torain or snow.) To reduce risk of damaging the electric plugand cord, pull by plug rather than cord whendisconnecting charger.) Make sure cord is located so that it will notbe stepped on, tripped over, or otherwisesubjected to damage or stress.7) An extension cord should not be used unlessabsolutely necessary.Use of improper extension cord could resultin a risk of fire and electric shock. If extensioncord must be used, make sure that:a. pins on plug of extension cord are thesame number, size and shape as those ofplug on charger.