Panasonic Ey4541 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
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Manual de instrucciones
Model No: EY4541
IMPORTANTThis manual contains safety information. Read manual completely before first using this product and save this 
manual for future use.
IMPORTANTCe mode d’emploi contient des informations sur la sécurité. Lisez-le en entier avant d’utiliser le produit et 
conservez-le pour référence.
IMPORTANTEEste manual contiene información de seguridad. Lea completamente este manual antes de utilizar por primera 
vez este producto, y guárdelo para poder consultarlo en el futuro. 
						

							
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Index/Index/Indice
English: Page  4
Français: Page  21
Español: Página  39
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION DES FONCTIONS
DESCRIPCIÓN FUNCIONAL
Ni-MH
Ni-Cd
(1) (2) (3)(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(12) (25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
(29)
(30) (24)
(13)
(14)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(23) (22) 
						

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(1) Switch lock leverLevier de verrouillage d’interrupteurPalanca de bloqueo del interruptor
(2) Power switch Interrupteur d’alimentation Interruptor de alimentación
(3) Battery pack release button
Bouton de libération de batterie autonomeBotón de liberación de batería
(4)Overheat warning lamp 
(battery)Témoin d’avertissement de 
surchauffe (batterie)Luz de advertencia de 
sobrecalentamiento (batería)
(5) Alignment mark Marque dalignement Marca de alineación
(6) Battery low warning lamp
Témoin d’avertissement de batterie basseLuz de aviso de baja carga de batería
(7) LED light on / off buttonBouton Marche/Arrêt de la lumière DELAan/uit-toets (ON/OFF) voor LED-lampje
(8)
Battery pack (EY9L40)Batterie autonome (EY9L40) Batería (EY9L40)
(9) Bevel index Index de chanfrein Índice de bisel
(10) Base Base Base
(11) Orbital selector lever Levier du sélecteur orbital Palanca de selector orbital
(12) Fixing bracket Support de fi xation Soporte de fi jación
(13) Base fi xing screw Vis de fi xation de la base Tornillo de fi jación de base
(14) Base adjustment hole Orifi ce dajustement de la base Orifi cio de ajuste de base
(15) Roller guide
Guidage à rouleauGuía de rodillo
(16)Rip fence mount
Montant du guide à refendre
Montaje de alineador de aserrado
(17)
Rip fence fi xing screwVis de fi xation du guide à refendreTornillo de fi jación de alineador de aserrado
(18) Blade clamp bracket Support de blocage de lameSoporte de abrazadera de cuchilla
(19) Dust cover Protection anti-poussières Cubierta anti-polvo
(20) Blade Attach/Remove  lever Levier  de fi xation/retrait de lame
Palanca de conexión / remoción de cuchilla
(21) LED light Lumière DEL Luz indicadora
(22) Hex wrench Clé hexagonale Llave hexagonal
(23) Li-ion battery pack dock
Poste d’accueil de la batterie autonome Li-ionEnchufe de carga de batería Li-ión
(24) Battery charger (EY0L80) Chargeur de batterie (EY0L80) Cargador de batería (EY0L80)
(25)Ni-MH/Ni-Cd battery pack 
dockPoste d’accueil de la batterie 
autonome Ni-MH/Ni-CdEnchufe de carga de batería 
Ni-MH/Ni-Cd
(26) Battery pack cover
Couvercle de la batterie autonomeCubierta de la batería
(27) Anti-splintering plate Plaque anti-éclat Placa anti-astillado
(28) Wood blade (EY9SXWJOE) Lame à bois (EY9SXWJOE)
Cuchilla de madera (EY9SXWJOE)
(29)  Metal blade (EY9SXMJOE) Lame à métal (EY9SXMJOE)Cuchilla de metal (EY9SXMJOE)
(30) Drywall blade (EY9SXXJOE)  Lame à cloison sèche (EY9SXXJOE)Cuchilla de pared de yeso (EY9SXXJOE) 
						

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I. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Pan-
asonic Jigsaw. This jigsaw can be 
used with Panasonic rechargeable 
batteries to provide excellent cutting 
performance. The jigsaw is for cutting 
metal, wood, and drywall only.
Read the “Safety Instructions” booklet 
and the following before using.
II. GENERAL SAFETY 
RULES
 WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed 
below may result in electric shock, fire 
and/or serious injury. The term “power 
tool” in all of the warnings listed below 
refers to your main operated (corded) 
power tool and battery operated 
(cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area Safety
 1) Keep work area clean and well lit.
  Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
 2) Do not operate power tools in 
explosive atmospheres, such as 
in the presence of flammable liq-
uids, gases or dust.
  Power tools create sparks which 
may ignite the dust or fumes.
 3) 
Keep children and bystanders 
away while operating a power tool.
  Distractions can cause you to lose 
control.
Electrical Safety
 1) Power tool plugs must match the 
outlet. Never modify the plug in 
any way. Do not use any adapt-
er plugs with earthed (grounded) 
power tools.
  Unmodified plugs and matching 
outlets will reduce risk of electric 
shock.
 2) 
Avoid body contact with earthed or 
grounded surfaces such as pipes, 
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
  There is an increased risk of elec-
tric shock if your body is earthed or 
grounded.
 3) Do not expose power tools to 
rain or wet conditions. 
  Water entering a power tool will in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
 4) Do not abuse the cord. Never 
use the cord for carrying, pulling 
or unplugging the power tool. 
Keep cord away from heat, oil, 
sharp edges or moving parts. 
  Damaged or entangled cords in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
 5) When operating a power tool 
outdoors, use an extension cord 
suitable for outdoor use. 
  Use of a cord suitable for outdoor 
use reduces the risk of electric 
shock.
Personal Safety
 1) Stay alert, watch what you are 
doing and use common sense 
when operating a power tool. Do 
not use a power tool while you 
are tired or under the influence 
of drugs, alcohol or medication. 
  A moment of inattention while oper-
ating power tools may result in se-
rious personal injury.
 2) Use safety equipment. Always 
wear eye protection. 
  Safety equipment such as dust 
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard 
hat, or hearing protection used for 
appropriate conditions will reduce 
personal injuries.
 3) Avoid accidental starting. En-
sure the switch is in the off posi-
tion before plugging in. 
  Carrying power tools with your fin-
ger on the switch or plugging in the 
power tools that have the switch on 
invites accidents.
 4) Remove any adjusting key or 
wrench before turning the power 
tool on.
  A wrench or a key left attached to a 
rotating part of the power tool may 
result in personal injury. 
						

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 5) Do not overreach. Keep proper 
footing and balance at all times. 
  This enables better control of the 
power tool in unexpected situa-
tions.
     6) Dress properly. Do not wear 
loose clothing or jewelry. Keep 
your hair, clothing and gloves 
away from moving parts.
  Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair 
can be caught in moving parts.
 7) If devices are provided for the 
connection of dust extraction 
and collection facilities, ensure 
these are connected and proper-
ly used.
  Use of these devices can reduce 
dust related hazards.
Power Tool Use and Care
 1) Do not force the power tool. Use 
the correct power tool for your 
application.
  The correct power tool will do the 
job better and safer at the rate for 
which it was designed.
 2) Do not use the power tool if the 
switch does not turn it on and 
off.
  Any power tool that cannot be con-
trolled with the switch is dangerous 
and must be repaired.
 3) Disconnect the plug from the 
power source and/or the battery 
pack from the power tool before 
making any adjustments, chang-
ing accessories, or storing pow-
er tools.
  Such preventive safety measures 
reduce the risk of starting the pow-
er tool accidentally.
 4) Store idle power tools out of the 
reach of children and do not al-
low persons unfamiliar with the 
power tool or these instructions 
to operate the power tool.
  Power tools are dangerous in the 
hands of untrained users.
 5) Maintain power tools. Check for 
misalignment or binding of mov-
ing parts, breakage of parts and 
any other condition that may af-fect the power tools operation. 
If damaged, have the power tool 
repaired before use.
  Many accidents are caused by 
poorly maintained power tools.
 6) Keep cutting tools sharp and 
clean.
  Properly maintained cutting tools 
with sharp cutting edges are less 
likely to bind and are easier to con-
trol.
 7) Use the power tool, accessories 
and tool bits etc. in accordance 
with these instructions and in 
the manner intended for the par-
ticular type of power tool, taking 
into account the working con-
ditions and the work to be per-
formed. 
  Use of the power tool for operations 
different from those intended could 
result in a hazardous situation.
Battery Tool Use and Care
 1) Ensure the switch is in the off 
position before inserting battery 
pack.
  Inserting battery pack into pow-
er tools that have the switch on in-
vites accidents.
 2) Recharge only with the charger 
specified by the manufacturer.
  A charger that is suitable for one 
type of battery pack may create a 
risk of fire when used with another 
battery pack.
 3) Use power tools only with spe-
cifically designated battery 
packs.
  Use of any other battery packs may 
create a risk of injury and fire.
 4) When battery pack is not in use, 
keep it away from other metal ob-
jects like paper clips, coins, keys, 
nails, screws, or other small met-
al objects that can make a con-
nection from one terminal to an-
other.
  Shorting the battery terminals to-
gether may cause burns, or a fire. 
						

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 5) Under abusive conditions, liq-
uid may be ejected from battery; 
avoid contact. If contact acci-
dentally occurs, flush with wa-
ter. If liquid contacts eyes, addi-
tionally seek medical help.
  Liquid ejected from the battery may 
cause irritation or burns.
Service
 1) Have your power tool serviced by 
a qualified repair person using 
only identical replacement parts. 
  This will ensure that the safety of 
power tool is maintained.
III. SPECIFIC SAFETY 
RULES
 1) Hold tool by insulated gripping 
surfaces when performing an op-
eration where the cutting tool 
may contact hidden wiring. Con-
tact with a “live” wire will also make 
exposed metal parts of the tool “live” 
and shock the operator.
 2) Use clamps or another practical 
way to secure and support the 
workpiece to a stable platform. 
Holding the work by hand or against 
your body leaves it unstable and 
may lead to loss of control.
 3) Keep hands away from cutting 
area and blade. Keep your insu-
lated gripping surfaces. If both 
hands are holding the tool, they 
cannot be cut by the blade.
 4) Never hold piece being cut in 
your hands or across your leg. 
It is important to support the work 
properly to minimize body exposure 
or loss of control.
 5) Be aware that this tool is always 
in an operating condition, since it 
does not have to be plugged into 
an electrical outlet.
 6) Always use safety goggles or 
glasses with side shields. Ordi-
nary eye or sun glasses are NOT 
safety glasses. 7) When this tool is used for woodw 
orking in confined areas (e.g. in-
doors), wear dust mask.
 8) Avoid cutting nails. Inspect work-
piece for any nails and remove 
them before operation.
 9) Do not cut oversized workpiece.
 10) Check for the proper clearance 
beyond the workpiece before 
cutting so that the blade will not 
strike the floor, workbench, etc.
 11) Hold the tool firmly.
 12) Make sure the blade is not con-
tacting the workpiece before the 
switch is turned on.
 13) Keep hands away from moving 
parts.
 14) Do not touch the blade or work-
piece immediately after opera-
tion; they may be extremely hot 
and could burn your skin.
 15) Never swing tool.
 16) Do not use blades which are de-
formed or cracked.
 17) Do not use blades which do not 
comply with the characteristics 
specified in these instructions.
 18) Remove the battery pack from 
the tool body before replacement 
of the blade, making adjustments, 
or other maintenance work.
 19) Wear ear protectors when using 
the tool for extended periods.
Symbol Meaning
V Volts
Direct current
n
0No load speed
… min
-1Revolutions or 
reciprocation per minutes
AhElectrical capacity of 
battery pack
To reduce the risk of injury, 
user must read and under-
stand instruction manual.
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 WARNING:
Some dust created by power sand-
ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and 
other construction activities contains 
chemicals known to the State of Cal-
ifornia to cause cancer, b irth defects 
or other reproductive harm. Some 
examples of these chemicals are:
*  Lead from lead-based paints
* 
Crystalline silica from bricks and ce-
ment and other masonry products
* Arsenic and chromium from chem-
ically-treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these 
chemicals: work in a well ventilated 
area, and work with approved safety 
equipment, such as dust masks that 
are specially designed to filter the 
microscopic particles.
IV. FOR  BATTERY 
CHARGER & BAT-
TERY PACK
Important Safety Instructions
 1) SAVE THESE IN STRUCTIONS-
This manual contains important 
safety and operating instructions 
for battery charger EY0L80.
  2) Before using battery charger, read 
all instructions and cautionary 
markings on (1) battery charger, 
(2) battery pack.
 3) CAUTION 
- - To reduce the risk of 
injury, charge only Panasonic Bat-
tery Pack as shown in last page.
 
Other types of batteries may burst 
causing personal injury and damage. 
  4) Do not expose charger to rain or 
snow.
  5)  To reduce the risk of damaging the 
electric plug and cord, pull by plug 
rather than cord when disconnect-
ing charger. 
  6)  Make sure cord is located so that it 
will not be stepped on, tripped over, 
or otherwise subjected to damage 
or stress.
  7) An extension cord should not be 
used unless absolutely necessary.
  Use of improper extension cord 
could result in a risk of fire and elec-
tric shock. If extension cord must be 
used, make sure: 
a.  that pins on plug of extension cord 
are the same number, size and 
shape as those of plug on charger.
b.  that extension cord is proper-
ly wired and in good electrical 
condition.
c.  that wire size is large enough 
for ampere rating of charger as 
specified below.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE OF
EXTENSION CORDS FORBATTERY CHARGERS
AC Input Rating.AmperesAWG Size of Cord
Equal to or 
greater thanBut less 
thanLength of Cord, Feet
25 50 100 150
0 2 18 18 18 16 
						

							  8) Do not operate charger with dam-
aged cord or plug – replace them 
immediately.
  9) Do not operate charger if it has 
received a sharp blow, been 
dropped, or otherwise damaged in 
any way; take it to a qualified ser-
viceman.
  10) Do not disassemble charger; take 
it to a qualified serviceman when 
service or repair is required. In-
correct reassembly may result in a 
risk of electric shock or fire.
 11) To reduce the risk of electric 
shock, unplug charger from out-
let before attempting any mainte-
nance or cleaning.
  12) The charger and battery pack are 
specifically designed to work to-
gether. Do not attempt to charge 
any other cordless tool or battery 
pack with this charger.
  13) Do not attempt to charge the bat-
tery pack with any other charger.
  14)  Do not attempt to disassemble the 
battery pack housing.
 15) D o  not store the tool and bat-
tery pack in locations where the 
tempera ture may reach or exceed 
50°C (122°F) (such a metal tool 
shed, or a car in the summer), 
which can lead to deterioration of 
the storage battery.
  16) Do not charge battery pack when 
the temperature is BELOW 0°C 
(32°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). 
This is very important.
  17)  Do not incinerate the battery pack. 
It can explode in a fire.
  18) Avoid dangerous environment. Do 
not use charger in damp or wet lo-
cations.
 19) The charger is designed to oper-
ate on standard household electri-
cal power only. Do not attempt to 
use it on any other voltage!
 20) Do not abuse cord. Never carry 
charger by cord or yank it to discon-
nect from outlet. Keep cord away 
from heat, oil and sharp edges. 21) Charge the battery pack in a well 
ventilated place, do not cover the 
charger and battery pack with a 
cloth, etc., while charging.
  22) Use of an attachment not recom-
mended may result in a risk of fire, 
electric shock, or injury to persons.
 23) Do not short the battery pack. A 
battery short can cause a large cur-
rent flow, over heating and burns.
  24)  NOTE: If the supply cord of this ap-
pliance is damaged, it must only be 
replaced by a repair shop appoint-
ed by the manufacturer, because 
special purpose tools are required.
 25) TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, THIS APPLIANCE 
HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (ONE 
BLADE IS WIDER THAN THE 
OTHER).
  This plug will fit in a polarized outlet 
only one way. If the plug does not fit 
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If 
it still does not fit, contact a qualified 
electrician to install the proper out-
let. Do not change the plug in any 
way.
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 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 over-
heat, 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 pack cover. Other-wise, 
the battery contacts could be short-
ed, leading to a risk of fire.
 
V. ASSEMBLYV. ASSEMBLY
 WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, always 
remove battery pack before changing 
the blade.
Inspection before use
• Has the correct jigsaw blade been at-
tached for the object to be cut?
• Has the correct stem shape and thick-
ness of the blade been mounted?
• Check if the blade is fixed securely?
•  Check if the blade is cracked or broken.
• Check that there are no foreign ob-
jects in the object to be cut.
Installing and removing the blade
Installation
1. Wipe away any cutting dust from the 
blade and the blade clamp bracket.
2. Lift up the blade Attach/Remove 
lever.
3. Insert the blade into the blade clamp 
bracket and set the back of the blade 
along the roller guide so that the back 
of the jigsaw blade slides along the 
roller guide.
Roller guide
4. Release  the  blade Attach/Remove 
lever.
• When the blade is secured in place 
then lever will return to its original 
position.
• Check that the back of blade is set-
ting in the groove in the roller guide. 
						

							 WARNING:
If you do not insert the saw blade 
deep enough, the saw blade may 
be ejected unexpectedly during 
operation. This can be extremely 
dangerous.
Removal
1.  Lift up the blade Attach/Remove lever.
2.  Pull out the blade.
Adjusting the base
1. Use the hex wrench to loosen the 
base fixing screw.
2. Move the base along the base ad-
justment hole to set its position. (See 
the diagram at right.)
• The base can be adjusted to be-
tween 0° and 45° sideways and 
the forward/back position can also 
be adjusted. If tilting the base side-
ways, remove the dust cover first.
• Refer to the bevel index to deter-
mine the angle.
• Rip fence fixing screw should be 
located on the opposite side tool 
is beveled.
3. Use the hex wrench to tighten the base 
fixing screw.
Position of base and purpose of use
Base adjustment 
hole positionPurpose of use
Normal right-angled 
cutting
Cutting at an angle 
between 0° and 45°
Cutting at an angle of 
45°
Cutting close to the end 
of a wall
3
2
10
NOTE:
This is only a rough guide. The ac-
tual angle of the cut will be affected 
by factors such as the way the tool is 
held against the surface.
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