Panasonic Ey4542 Operating Instructions Manual

Cordless Multi Purpose Metal Cutter
Scie à métaux polyvalente sans fil
Sierra de metal de propósitos múltiples inalámbrica
Operating Instructions
Instructions d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
 Model No: EY4542
IMPORTANTThis manual contains safety information. Read manual completely before f\
irst using this product and save this manual for future use.
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ez-le en entier avant d’utiliser le produit et conservez-le pour...

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Index/Index/Indice
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION DES FONCTIONS
DESCRIPCIÓN FUNCIONAL
(B)
(Q)(P)
(R)
(S)
(A)
(F)
(E)
(C)
(D)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
(O)
(N)
(M)
(L)
(K)
(O)
(U)(T)
(V)
(W)(X)
(Z)
(Y) 

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(A)Power switchInterrupteur d’alimentationInterruptor de alimentación(B)Switch lock leverLevier de verrouillage d’interrupteurPalanca de bloqueo del interruptor
(C)Front gripPoignée avantEmpuñadura frontal(D)Front coverCouvercle avantCubierta frontal
(E)Transparent guardProtège-lame transparentProtector transparente(F)ShoeSabotZapata
(G)Blade (EY9PM13C)Lame de scie (EY9PM13C)Cuchilla (EY9PM13C)(H)Lower guardProtecteur mobile inférieur de lameProtector inferior de la cuchilla
(I)Retracting...

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I.  INTRODUCTION
This  tool  is  a  Multi  Purpose  Metal  Cutter.  By changing  the  blade,  it  can  be  used  to  cut  wood, metal,  and  plastic.  Dust  can  be  collected  by  an integrated  dust  case  or  via  a  connected  vacuum 
(by attaching the hose to the tool).
DANGERThis  product  is  a  cutting  tool,  designed  to  cut through metal and wood. It has a rotating blade which  is  capable  of  cutting  you  deeply,  causing serious  injury  or  death. As  a  result,  please  read...

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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.
6)  If  operating  a  power  tool  in  a  damp 
location  is  unavoidable,  use  a  residual current device (RCD) protected supply.Use  of  RCD  reduces  the  risk  of  electrical shock.
Personal Safety
1) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use  common  sense  when  operating  a power tool. Do not use a...

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2) Use  power  tools  only  with  specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
3)  When  battery  pack  is  not  in  use,  keep  it 
away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can make a con-nection from one terminal to another.Shorting  the  battery  terminals  together  may cause burns or a fire.
4)  Under  abusive  conditions,  liquid  may  be 
ejected  from...

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ward  while  the  blade  is  in  motion  or  kick-back may occur.Investigate  and  take  corrective  actions  to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
3)  When  restarting  a  saw  in  the  workpiece, 
center the saw blade in the kerf and check that  saw  teeth  are  not  engaged  into  the material.If  saw  blade  is  binding,  it  may  walk  up  or  kick-back from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
4) Support  large  panels  to  minimize  the  risk of blade pinching and kickback.Large...

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18) Do  not  start  the  blade  when  in  contact with  workpiece.  Wait  for  blade  to  reach  full speed before beginning cut.
Symbol
SymbolMeaning
VVolts
Direct current
n0No load speed
··· min-1Revolutions or reciprocations
AAmperes
 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...

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b. extension  cord  is  properly  wired  and  in good electrical condition.
c.  wire size is large enough for ampere rating 
of charger as specified below.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE OFEXTENSION CORDS FORBATTERY CHARGERSAC Input Rating.AmperesAWG Size of Cord
Equal to or greater thanBut less thanLength of Cord, Feet 01001001818181
8) Do  not  operate  charger  with  damaged  cord or plug-replace them immediately.
9)  Do  not  operate  charger  if  it  has...

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. To remove the battery pack (See Fig. 3)
  Push  on  the  button  from  the  front  to  release 
the battery pack.
Button
Fig. 3
IX. OPERATION
Before Using the Tool
This  tool  is  intended  to  cut  unhardened  ferrous metal,  nonferrous  metal,  wood,  and  plastic. Refer  to  the  “Accessories”  section  for  a  list  of blades  to  be  used  for  the  proper  applications of  this  tool.  The  following  precautions  must  be followed to reduce the risk of injury;
• 
Do  not  cut...