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.
IMPORTANTCe mode d’emploi contient des informations sur la sécurité. Lis\
ez-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
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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 handlePoignée rétractableMango retractable(J)Dust caseBoîte à poussièreCaja de polvo
(K)Battery pack (EY9L40)Batterie autonome (EY9L40)Batería (EY9L40)(L)Storage slot for hex wrenchFente de rangement de clé hexagonaleRanura para guardar la llave hexagonal
(M)Battery pack alignment markMarque d’alignement de la batterie autonomeMarca de alineamiento del paquete de las baterías(N)Battery pack release buttonBouton de libération de batterie autonomeBotón de liberación de la batería
(O)Control panelPanneau de commandePanel de control(P)Depth adjustment nutEcrou d’ajustement de la profondeurTuerca de ajuste de profundidad
(Q)LED lightLumière DELLuz indicadora(R)Spindle lock buttonBouton de verrouillage de brocheBotón de bloqueo del husillo
(S)LED light on/off buttonBouton Marche/Arrêt de la lumière DELBotón ON/OFF de luz LED(T)Overheat warning lamp (battery)Témoin d’avertissement de surchauffe (batterie)Luz de advertencia de sobrecalentamiento (batería)
(U)Battery low warning lampTémoin d’avertissement de batterie basseLuz de aviso de baja carga de batería(V)Hex wrenchClé hexagonaleLlave hexagonal
(W)Li-ion battery pack dockPoste d’accueil de la batterie autonome Li-ionEnchufe de carga de batería Li-ión(X)Battery charger (EY0L80)Chargeur de batterie (EY0L80)Cargador de la batería (EY0L80)
(Y)Battery pack coverCouvercle de la batterie autonomeCubierta de batería(Z)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 
						

							
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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 this manual and the cautionary markings on the tool carefully, and obey all of the Safety Instruc-tions to avoid such injury.
WARNINGTo  avoid  injury,  never  insert  your  finger  or  any other object into any opening of the tool.
WARNINGRead all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure  to  follow  the  warnings  and  instructions may  result  in  electric  shock,  fire  and/or  serious injury.
How to Use This Manual
• Please  read  this  manual  completely  before starting  to  cut  with  your  tool.  If  you  let  someone else use the tool, make sure they either read this 
manual  or  are  fully  instructed  in  the  proper  use and all safety precautions concerning the tool.
•  Please  keep  this  manual  for  future  reference.  It 
contains  important  safety  information  that  you must follow to use the tool safely.
•  This manual and product use the following signal 
words:
NOTENotes  provide  additional  information  that  you should know about the tool.
CAUTION
Caution  indicates  a  potentially  hazardous  situ-ation,  which  could  result  in  minor  or  moderate injury  if  not  avoided.  Cautions  also  alert  you  to unsafe practices to be avoided.
WARNINGWarning  indicates  a  potentially  hazardous  situa-tion,  which  could  result  in  serious  injury  or  death if not avoided.
DANGERDanger  indicates  an  imminent  hazard  which  will result in serious injury or death if not avoided.
II.  GENERAL POWER 
TOOL SAFETY 
WARNINGS
WARNING   Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure  to  follow  the  warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. 
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or 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  explosive 
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, 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  adapter  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,  radia-tors, ranges and refrigerators.There is an increased risk of electric 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 increase 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  increase  the risk of electric shock. 
						

							
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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 power tool while you  are  tired  or  under  the  influence  of drugs, alcohol or medication. A  moment  of  inattention  while  operating power  tools  may  result  in  serious  personal injury.
2)  Use  personal  protective  equipment. 
Always wear eye protection.Protective  equipment  such  as  dust  mask, non-skid  safety  shoes,  hard  hat,  or  hearing protection  used  for  appropriate  conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3)  Prevent  unintentional  starting.  Ensure 
the  switch  is  in  the  off-position  before connecting  to  power  source  and/or  bat-tery  pack,  picking  up  or  carrying  the tool.Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch  or  energising  power  tools  that  have the switch on invites accidents.
4)  Remove any adjusting key or wrench be
-fore 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.
5)  Do  not  overreach.  Keep  proper  footing 
and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6)  Dress  properly.  Do  not  wear  loose  cloth
-ing  or  jewellery.  Keep  your  hair,  clothing and gloves away from moving parts.Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7)  If  devices  are  provided  for  the  connec
-tion  of  dust  extraction  and  collection  fa-cilities,  ensure  these  are  connected  and properly used.
Use  of  dust  collection  can  reduce  dust-related hazards.
Power Tool Use and Care
1) Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-rect power tool for your application. The  correct  power  tool  will  do  the  job  bet-ter and safer at the rate for which it was de-signed.
2)  Do  not  use  the  power  tool  if  the  switch 
does not turn it on and off. Any  power  tool  that  cannot  be  controlled 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,  changing  accessories,  or storing power tools.Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4)  Store  idle  power  tools  out  of  the  reach 
of children and do not allow persons un-familiar  with  the  power  tool  or  these  in-structions to operate the power tool.Power  tools  are  dangerous  in  the  hands  of untrained users.
5)  Maintain power tools. Check for misalign
-ment  or  binding  of  moving  parts,  break-age of parts and any other condition that may  affect  the  power  tool’s  operation.  If damaged,  have  the  power  tool  repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly main-tained 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 control.
7)  Use the power tool, accessories and tool 
bits  etc.,  in  accordance  with  these  in-structions, taking into account the work-ing  conditions  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) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of bat-tery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. 
						

							
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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  the  battery;  avoid  contact. If  contact  accidentally  occurs,  flush  with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid  ejected  from  the  battery  may  cause irritation or burns.
Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a quali-fied repair person using only identical re-placement parts. This will ensure that the safety of power tool is maintained.
III. SAFETY INSTRU CTIONS 
FOR ALL SAWS
1) DANGER:  Keep  hands  away  from  cutting area  and  the  blade.  Keep  your  second h a n d   o n   a u x i l i a r y   h a n d l e ,   o r   m o t o r housing.
  If  both  hands  are  holding  the  saw,  they 
cannot be cut by the blade.
) Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.
3) Adjust  the  cutting  depth  to  the  thickness of  the  workpiece.  Less  than  a  full  tooth  of the  blade  teeth  should  be  visible  below  the workpiece.4)  Never  hold  piece  being  cut  in  your  hands or  across  your  leg.  Secure  the  workpiece to a stable platform.
  It is important to support the work properly to 
minimize  body  exposure,  blade  binding,  or loss of control.
) Hold  power  tool  by  insulated  gripping sur-faces  when  performing  an  operation w h e r e   t h e   c u t t i n g   t o o l   m a y   c o n t a c t hidden wiring. 
  Contact  with  a  “live”  wire  will  also  make  ex-
posed  metal  parts  of  the  power  tool  “live” and shock the operator. ) 
When  ripping  always  use  a  rip  fence  or straight edge guide. 
  T h i s   i m p r o v e s   t h e   a c c u r a c y   o f   c u t   a n d 
reduces the chance of blade binding.
7) Always  use  blades  with  correct  size  and shape  (diamond  versus  round)  of  arbour holes. 
  Blades  that  do  not  match  the  mounting 
hardware  of  the  saw  will  run  eccentrically, causing loss of control.
8) Never  use  damaged  or  incorrect  blade washers or bolt. 
  The  blade  washers  and  bolt  were  specially 
designed for your saw, for optimum perform-ance and safety of operation.
IV. FURTHER SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 
ALL SAWS
Causes and operator prevention of kick-back:
-  kickback  is  a  sudden  reaction  to  a  pinched, bound  or  misaligned  saw  blade,  causing an  uncontrolled  saw  to  lift  up  and  out  of  the work-piece toward the operator;
-  when  the  blade  is  pinched  or  bound  tight-ly  by  the  kerf  closing  down,  the  blade  stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back to-ward the operator;
-  if  the  blade  becomes  twisted  or  misaligned 
in  the  cut,  the  teeth  at  the  back  edge  of  the blade  can  dig  into  the  top  surface  of  the wood  caus-ing  the  blade  to  climb  out  of  the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback  is  the  result  of  saw  misuse  and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can  be  avoided  by  taking  proper  precautions  as given below.
1)  Maintain  a  firm  grip  with  both  hands  on 
the  saw  and  position  your  arms  to  resist kick-back  forces.  Position  your  body  to either  side  of  the  blade,  but  not  in  line with the blade.Kickback  could  cause  the  saw  to  jump  back-wards,  but  kickback  forces  can  be  controlled by  the  operator,  if  proper  precautions  are taken.
2)  When blade is binding, or when interrupt
-ing  a  cut  for  any  reason,  release  the  trig-ger  and  hold  the  saw  motionless  in  the material  until  the  blade  comes  to  a  com-plete  stop.  Never  attempt  to  remove  the saw  from  the  work  or  pull  the  saw  back- 
						

							
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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  panels  tend  to  sag  under  their  own weight.  Supports  must  be  placed  under  the panel  on  both  sides,  near  the  line  of  cut  and near the edge of the panel.
5)  Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened  or  improperly  set  blades  pro-duce  narrow  kerf  causing  excessive  friction, blade binding and kickback.
6)  Blade  depth  and  bevel  adjusting  locking 
levers  must  be  tight  and  secure  before making cut.If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
7)  Use extra caution when making a “plunge 
cut”  into  existing  walls  or  other  blind areas.The  protruding  blade  may  cut  objects  that can cause kickback.
V. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR THIS SAW
1) Check  lower  guard  for  proper  closing before  each  use.  Do  not  operate  the  saw if  lower  guard  does  not  move  freely  and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position.If  saw  is  accidentally  dropped,  lower  guard may  be  bent.  Raise  the  lower  guard  with  the retracting  handle  and  make  sure  it  moves freely  and  does  not  touch  the  blade  or  any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
2)  Check  the  operation  of  the  lower  guard 
spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use.Lower  guard  may  operate  sluggishly  due  to damaged  parts,  gummy  deposits,  or  a  build-up of debris.
3)  Lower  guard  should  be  retracted  manual
-ly  only  for  special  cuts  such  as  “plunge cuts”  and  “compound  cuts.”  Raise  lower guard  by  retracting  handle  and  as  soon 
as  blade  enters  the  material,  the  lower guard must be released. For  all  other  sawing,  the  lower  guard  should operate automatically.
4)  Always  observe  that  the  lower  guard  is 
covering  the  blade  before  placing  saw down on bench or floor.An  unprotected,  coasting  blade  will  cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
VI. ADDITIONAL SAF ETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
1)  Do not use any abrasive wheels.
2)  Wear  a  dust  mask,  if  the  work  causes 
dust.
3)  Use  saw  blades  recommended  by  Manu
-facture.
4)  Wear ear protectors when using the tool for 
extended periods.
5)  The  risk  of  kickback  increases  as  the  bat
-tery pack discharges.
6)  Be  sure  to  inspect  material.  Avoid  cutting  
other different material.
7)  Be careful not to drop the tool.
8)  Never swing the tool.
9)  Never  cover  the  ventilation  slots,  and  keep 
them free from dust or other material.
10)  Do  not  clamp  the  tool  in  a  vise.  Never  cut 
with  the  tool  held  upside  down  in  a  vise. This  is  extremely  dangerous  and  can  lead to serious accidents.
11)  Never wear knitted gloves.
12)  Be  sure  no  one  is  below  when  using  the 
tool in high locations.
13)  Do  not  touch  the  blade  immediately  after 
operation.  It  may  be  hot  and  could  burn your skin.
14)  Do  not  touch  material  after  it  has  been  cut. 
Cut material may be very hot.
15)  Do  not  use  cutting  oil.  This  use  of  cutting 
oil may cause a fire.
16)   Do not cut workpieces covered or stained 
with gas, oil, solvents, thinners, etc. 
  Exposure  to  these  materials  may  damage 
the transparent guard.
17)  Do  not  remove  the  transparent  and  lower 
guards. If the transparent and lower guards is  damaged  or  missing,  return  tool  to authorized service center for replacement. 
						

							
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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  the  bat-tery  pack,  subject  it  to  shocks,  dismantle  it,  or attempt to modify it.
•  Do  not  allow  metal  objects  to  touch  the  bat-tery 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 overheat, 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.  Otherwise,  the  battery  contacts  could be shorted, leading to a risk of fire. 
 WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,  drilling,  and  other  construction  activi-ties  contains  chemicals  known  to  the  State  of Cali-fornia  to  cause  cancer,  birth  defects  or other  reproductive  harm.  Some  examples  of these chemicals are: •  Lead from lead-based paints
•  Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and 
other 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  with approved  safety  equipment,  such  as  dust masks  that  are  specially  designed  to  filter  out micro-scopic particles.
VII.FOR BATTERY 
CHARGER & 
BATTERY PACK
Important Safety Instructions
1) SAVE  THESE  INSTRUCTIONS  -This  manual contains  important  safety  and  operating instructions for battery charger EY0L80.
)  B e f o r e   u s i n g   b a t t e r y   c h a r g e r,   r e a d   a l l 
instructions  and  cautionary  markings  on battery  charger,  battery  pack,  and  product using battery pack.
3) CAUTION  - To   r e d u c e   t h e   r i s k   o f   i n j u r y, charge  only  Panasonic  Battery  Pack  as shown in last page.Other  types  of  batteries  may  burst  causing personal injury and damage.
4)  Do  not  expose  charger  and  battery  pack  to 
rain or snow.
)  To  reduce  risk  of  damaging  the  electric  plug 
and  cord,  pull  by  plug  rather  than  cord  when disconnecting charger.
) 
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 electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure that: 
a.  pins  on  plug  of  extension  cord  are  the 
same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger. 
						

							
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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  received 
a  sharp  blow,  been  dropped,  or  othe rwise 
damaged  in  any  way;  take  it  to  a  qualified service personnel.
10)  Do  not  disassemble  charger;  take  it  to  a qualified  service  personnel  when  service  or repair  is  required.  Incorrect  reassembly  may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
11 ) To  reduce  the  risk  of  electric  shock,  unplug charger  from  outlet  before  attempting  any maintenance or cleaning.
1 
) The  charger  and  battery  pack  are  specifically designed  to  work  together.  Do  not  attempt  to charge any other cordless tool or battery pack with this charger.
13 ) Do  not  attempt  to  charge  the  battery  pack with any other charger.
14 ) Do  not  attempt  to  disassemble  the  battery 
pack housing. 
1 ) Do  not  store  the  tool  and  battery  pack  in 
locations  where  the  temperature  may  reach 
or  exceed  0°C  (1 °F)  (such  as  a  metal tool shed, or a car in the summer), which can lead to deterioration of the storage battery.
1 
) D o   n o t   c h a r g e   b a t t e r y   p a c k   w h e n   t h e 
temperature is BELOW 0°C (3°F) or ABOVE 
40°C  (104°F). This  is  very  important  in  order to  maintain  optimal  condition  of  the  battery pack.
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 locations.
19 ) T h e   c h a r g e r   i s   d e s i g n e d   t o   o p e r a t e   o n standard household electrical power only. Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage!
 0) Do  not  abuse  cord.  Never  carry  charger  by 
cord  or  yank  it  to  disconnect  from  outlet. Keep  cord  away  from  heat,  oil  and  sharp edges. 
1) Charge  the  battery  pack  in  a  well  ventilated 
place,  do  not  cover  the  charger  and  battery pack with a cloth, etc., while charging.
 ) Use  of  an  attachment  not  recommended may  result  in  a  risk  of  fire,  electric  shock,  or personal injury.
 3) Do not short the battery pack. A battery short 
can  cause  a  large  current  flow,  over  heating and create the risk of fire or personal injury.
 4) NOTE:  If  the  supply  cord  of  this  appliance 
is  damaged,  it  must  only  be  replaced  by  a repair  shop  authorized  by  the  manufacturer, because special purpose tools are required.
 ) TO   R E D U C E   T H E   R I S K   O F   E L E C T R I C S H O C K ,   T H I S   A P P L I A N C E   H A S   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.
VIII. ASSEMBLY
Attaching or Removing Battery 
Pack
CAUTION:Before  inserting  battery  pack,  check  that  the power  switch  in  the  tool  actuates  properly  and returns to the “OFF” position when released.
1.  To connect the battery pack (See Fig. )
  Line  up  the  alignment  marks  and  attach  the battery pack.• Slide the battery pack until it locks into posi-tion.
Fig. 
Alignment marks 
						

							
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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  stacked  materials.  Cut  one  piece  at a time.
• 
Do not cut hardened steel.
• 
Cut  materials  with  the  wider  edge  of  the  shoe over the clamped side of the material.
• 
Do not touch the saw blade, workpiece, or cut-ting  chips  with  bare  hands  immediately  after cutting; they may be hot and could burn skin.
Each time you use the tool, you must make sure it is in good operating condition.
Use the following checklist:
1.  Is the blade installed in the correct direction?
  The arrow on the blade must point in the same 
direction  as  the  arrow  on  the  upper  blade cover.
.  Is the blade installed properly?
  Make sure the hex bolt is tightened securely. 
(See Fig. )
3.  Does the blade look alright?
  Replace  the  blade  immediately  if  there  are 
any cracks in it or if any teeth are broken.
4.  Does the lower guard close properly?
WARNINGTo  avoid  injury,  do  not  use  the  tool  if  the  lower guard does not close quickly over the blade.
.  Is the transparent guard securely installed? . 
Is  the  battery  pack  charged  and  inserted 
firmly to the tool?
7.  Is the depth adjustment nut for cutting secure
-ly tightened?
8.  Is  the  workpiece  securely  clamped  on  a  saw 
horse or bench?
9.  Is  the  dust  case  or  front  cover  clogged  with 
dust?
D i s e n g a g e   t h e   f r o n t   c o v e r   l o c k   b u t t o n   a n d remove  any  dust  that  has  become  clogged  in-side the cover. If the cover is clogged, use a long object such as a manual screwdriver to unclog it. After doing so, close the front cover. (See Fig. 4)
Front coverLock button
Fig. 4If  there  is  dust  inside  the  dust  case,  disengage the  dust  case  lock  button,  detach  the  dust  case, and remove the dust. After doing so, reattach the 
dust case. (See Fig. )
Dust case
Lock button
Fig.