Panasonic Ey4541 Operating Instructions Manual

Adjusting the orbital stroke mode
• Adjust the orbital stroke mode to the 
object to be cut.
3
2
1
0
Lever 
positionBlade 
movementMain 
applications
0
Vertical only•  Cutting hard met-
als such as steel
•  Smooth cutting of 
building materi-
als and plywood 
boards
• Cutting around 
small curves
1
Low orbital stroke 
mode•  Cutting softer met-
als such as alu-
minum and other 
non-ferrous metals
•  Cutting hardwood, 
plywood boards 
and plastics
2
Medium orbital 
stroke mode•  Cutting fairly soft...

Attaching or Removing Battery 
Pack
1.  To connect the battery pack:
Line up the alignment marks and at-
tach the battery pack.
• Slide the battery pack until it locks 
into position.
Alignment 
marks
2.  To remove the battery pack:
Push on the button from the front to 
release the battery pack.
Button
VI.VI. OPERATIONOPERATION
1. Push the switch lock lever down, pull 
the power switch.
• The speed increases with the amount 
of depression of the power switch.
2. Once cutting is finished, release the...

Cutting along marked lines
1. Place the object to be cut onto the 
base, and align the blade with the 
marked line.
• Do not touch the blade against the 
object to be cut before pulling the 
power switch.
2. Pull the power switch, wait until the 
speed has stabilized, and then place 
the base against the object to be cut 
and cut along the marked lines.
• When cutting complex shapes such 
as shapes with many small curves, 
reduce the cutting speed and the 
turning speed.
Plunge cutting
1. Make a drill...

Cutting at the same width
1. Place the base onto the workpiece 
so that the edge of the rip fence and 
workpiece are put together.
2. Without letting the blade touch the 
workpiece, turn on the power switch.
3. Face the rip fence firmly to the work-
piece to cut parallel line.
Cutting circles
1. If cutting away a section, make a drill 
hole on workpiece to let the jigsaw 
blade pass through.
2. Align the pin hole of the rip fence with 
the center of the circle, and then use 
a nail or screw to hold the...

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(2) Overheat warning lamp
Off 
(normal 
operation)Flashing: Overheat
Indicates operation 
has been halted due to 
battery overheating.
The overheating protection feature 
halts operation to protect the battery 
pack in the event of overheating. The 
overheat warning lamp on the control 
panel flashes when this feature is ac-
tive.
• If the overheating protection feature 
activates, allow the driver to cool thor-
oughly (at least 30 minutes). The bat-
tery is ready for use when the over-
heat...

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Battery Recycling
ATTENTION:
FOR Li-ion Battery Pack, EY9L40
A Li-ion battery that is recyclable pow-
ers the product you have purchased. 
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for infor-
mation on how to recycle this battery.
[Battery Charger][Battery Charger]
ChargingCharging
Cautions for the Li-ion Battery 
Pack
• If the temperature of the battery 
pack falls approximately below 
−10°C (14°F), charging will auto-
matically stop to prevent degrada-
tion of the battery.
Common Cautions for the Li-...

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7. If the power lamp does not light imme-
diately 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 service 
center.
8. If a fully charged battery pack is insert-
ed 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...

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VII.  M AIN TE N ANCEVII. MAINTENANCE
Use only a dry, soft cloth for wiping the unit. Do not use a damp cloth, thinner, ben-
zine, or other volatile solvents for cleaning.
LA M P IN DIC ATIO NSLAMP 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% charg  ed. (Usable charge. Li-
ion only)
Green Lit
Now charging.
Orange Lit
Battery pack is cool.
The battery pack is...

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VIII.VIII. A CCESSO RIE SACCESSORIES
 
CAUTION:
•  The use of any accessories not specified in this manual may result in fi\
re, elec-
tric shock, or personal injury. Use recommended accessories only.
Metal Blade
• EY9SXMJ0EFor cutting metal in general
Wood Blade
• EY9SXWJ0E
For cutting wood in general
Drywall Blade
• EY9SXXJ0E
For cutting drywall in general Rip Fence (Optional accessory)
• EY9X011E
For convenience of rip cuts and re-
peated cut of same width.
Dust Adaptor for Vacuum Cleaner...

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BATTERY CHARGER
ModelEY0L80
RatingSee the rating plate on the bottom of the charger.
Weight0.95 kg 
(2.1 lbs)
[Li-ion battery pack]
Charging time3 Ah14.4 V 21.6 V 28.8 V
EY9L40Usable: 35 min.
Full: 50 min.
EY9L60Usable: 45 min.
Full: 60 min.
EY9L80Usable: 55 min.
Full: 70 min.
[Ni-Cd/Ni-MH battery pack]
Charging time7.2 V 9.6 V 12 V 15.6 V 18 V 24 V
1.2 AhEY9065
EY9066EY9080
EY9086EY9001
EY9006
20 min.
1.7 AhEY9180
EY9182EY9101
EY910325 min.
2 AhEY9168 EY9188EY9106
EY9107
EY9108EY9136EY9116...