Panasonic Ey45a1 Operating Instructions Manual

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V. ASSEMBLY
 WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, always re-
move 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.
Attaching and removing the 
reciprocating saw blade
CAUTION
Be sure to remove the battery pack before 
performing the blade replacement proce-
dure, which includes preparation, inspec-
tion, and replacement steps.
Failure to do so may result in an accident in 
which tool operation is triggered inadvert-
ently.
1.  Rotate the locking sleeve.
2.  Insert the reciprocating saw blade while 
holding the locking sleeve in the rotated 
position.
The blade can be attached facing up or 
down as appropriate for the type of work 
being performed.
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• 3.  Let go of the locking sleeve.
•  An integrated spring will return the

 
sleeve to its position automatically, 
locking the reciprocating saw blade in 
place.
•   Grip the back of the reciprocating saw 
blade and pull it two or three times to 
verify that it is securely attached.
•  Check that the temperature of the 
blade has dropped sufficiently, and 
then remove the blade.
Attaching or Removing 
Battery Pack
1.  To connect the battery pack:
Line up the alignment marks and attach 
the battery pack.
Slide the battery pack until it locks in-
to position.
Alignment 
marks 
2.  To remove the battery pack:
Pull the button from the front to release 
the battery pack.
Button
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VI. OPERATION
1.  Push the switch lock lever down, pull 
the power switch.
The switch lock can be disengaged by 
pushing in the of
 f-lock switch from ei-
ther side.
The speed increases with the amount 
of depression of the power switch.
2.   Once cutting is finished, release the 
power switch.
3.   Check that the temperature of the 
blade has dropped suf fi ciently,  and  then 
remove the blade.
When operating the tool by pulling the 
trigger, there may be a momentary lag 
before rotation starts. This does not 
signal a malfunction.
This lag occurs as the tool’s circuit-
ry starts up when the trigger is pulled 
for the first time after installing a new 
battery pack or after the tool has not 
been used for at least 1 minute. Ro-
tation will start without any lag during 
second and subsequent operations.
Switch lock
A switch lock prevents the motor from 
starting if the switch is pulled inadvert-
ently. Normally, the lock is engaged.To disengage the lock, press the 
off-lock switch. (The switch can be 
pressed on either side of the tool.)
While you are on the switch, the tool 
will continue to operate even if you re-
move your fingers from the off-lock 
switch.
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Fine-tuning the tool speed 
with the switch
The tool speed varies continuously de-
pending on how far the switch is pulled 
back. When starting to make a cut, pull 
back on the switch lightly to start cutting 
gradually. When the switch is released, 
the brake will engage so that the tool 
stops immediately. 
Cutting
NOTE:
Hold the protective shoe against the 
material being cut, taking care to 
align the reciprocating saw blade 
with the desired cut position, and 
pull the switch.
The blade may vibrate occasionally, 
which is a normal phenomenon.
If cuttings accumulate on the une-
ven surfaces near where the recipro-
cating saw blade is attached, clean 
them off before resuming work.
Once the tool has started, it will con-
tinue to operate even if you remove 
your fingers from the off-lock switch.
Check that there are no obstacles to 
cut underneath workpiece. 
Check that there are no objects such 
as nails in the material to be cut.
If the blade comes into contact with 
any such objects during cutting, a 
strong reaction force will be generat-
ed and severe injury may occur. 
Do not place your hand on the ob-
ject in the direction cutting is to take 
place. If this is not observed, there is 
a risk of injury. 
Do not touch the jigsaw blade imme-
diately after cutting.  If this is not ob-
served, burns may occur.
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Holding the tool and pushing on it
Hold the tool securely with both hands. 
There is no need to exert excessive 
force on the tool while operating it. Ex-
ercise caution as applying excessive force 
to the tool in a prying or pushing motion 
may damage the tool.
When cutting in a small arc, a lower feed 
speed will result.
Attempting to move the saw too quickly 
may damage the reciprocating saw blade.
WARNING
Do not remove the front cover.
Always hold the tool with your hand 
on top of the front cover.
After pausing or completing work, al-
ways turn off the switch and remove 
the battery pack from the tool.
When choosing a reciprocating saw 
blade, select a blade that protrudes 
sufficiently far from the protective shoe 
beyond the material being cut after the 
stroke length (28 mm) has been sub-
tracted (Fig1).
28mm
Fig1
Attempting to cut a 
pipe, piece of lum-
ber, or other material that exceeds the 
reciprocating saw blade’s cutting capaci-
ty may cause the tip of the blade to strike 
the inside of the pipe or the piece of lum-
ber, damaging the blade (Fig2).
Fig2
CAUTIONKeep the protective shoe in contact 
with the material being cut while op-
erating the tool.
Failure to do so may cause the re-
ciprocating saw blade to be dam-
aged due to the resulting vibrations.
When cutting in a small arc, a lower 
feed speed will result.
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Control Panel
(1)
(2)
(1) Battery low warning lamp 
Off  
(normal  
operation)  Flashing 
(No charge) 
Battery protection   
feature active 
Excessive (complete) discharging of 
lithium ion batteries shortens their service 
life dramatically. The tool 
includes a 
battery protection feature designed to 
prevent excessive discharging of the 
battery pack.
The battery protection feature acti-
vates immediately before the battery
  
loses its charge, causing the battery 
low warning lamp to flash.
If you notice the battery low warning 
lamp flashing, charge the battery pack 
immediately.
If it is started with too little battery 
power remaining, the tool may stop 
operating without the battery low 
warning lamp flashing first. This in-
dicates that there is too little battery 
power remaining to use the tool, and 
the battery pack should be charged 
before further use.
If the tool is subject to a sudden load 
during use that causes the motor to 
lock up, the overdischarge prevention 
sensor may be triggered, and the bat-
tery low warning lamp may flash. The 
lamp will stop flashing once you ad-
dress the cause of the motor’s locking 
up and cycle the trigger.
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(2) Overheat warning lamp
Off  
(normal  
operation) Flashing: Overheat 
Indicates operation has 
been halted due to 
battery overheating. 
To protect the motor or battery, be sure 
to note the following when carrying out 
this operation.
If the motor or battery becomes hot, 
the protection function will be acti-
vated and the motor or battery will

 
stop operating. The overheat warning 
lamp on the control panel illuminates 
or flashes when this feature is active.
If the overheating protection feature 
activates, allow the tool to cool thor-
oughly (at least 30 minutes). The tool 
is ready for use when the overheat 
warning lamp goes out.
Avoid using the tool in a way that 
causes the overheating protection fea-
ture to activate repeatedly.
If the tool is operated continuously un-
der high-load conditions or if it is used 
in hot-temperature conditions (such as 
during summer), the overheating pro-
tection feature may activate frequently.
If the tool is used in cold-temperature 
conditions (such as during winter) or if 
it is frequently stopped during use, the 
overheating protection feature may 
not activate.
The performance of the EY9L42 de-
teriorates significantly at and below 
10°C due to work conditions and oth-
er factors.
The ambient temperature range is be-
tween 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). If 
the battery pack is used when the bat-
tery temperature is below 0°C (32°F), 
the tool may fail to function properly.
When charging a cool battery pack 
(below 0°C (32°F)) in a warm place, 
leave the battery pack at the place 
and wait for more than one hour to 
warm up the battery to the level of the 
ambient temperature.
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[Battery Pack]
For Appropriate Use of 
Battery pack
Li-ion Battery pack
For optimum battery life, store the 
Li-ion battery pack following use 
without charging it.
When charging the battery pack, 
confirm that the terminals on the bat-
tery charger are free of foreign sub-
stances such as dust and water etc. 
Clean the terminals before charging 
the battery pack if any foreign sub-
stances are found on the terminals. 
 
The life of the battery pack termi-
nals may be affected by foreign sub-
stances such as dust and water etc. 
during operation.
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 connec-
tion from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals togeth-
er may cause sparks, burns or a fire.
When operating the battery pack, 
make sure the work place is well 
ventilated.
When the battery pack is removed 
from the main body of the tool, re-
place the battery pack cover imme-
diately in order to prevent dust or 
dirt from contaminating the battery 
terminals and causing a short circuit.
Battery Pack Life
The rechargeable batteries have a 
limited life. If the operation time becomes 
extremely short after recharging, replace 
the battery pack with a new one.
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Battery Recycling
ATTENTION:For environmental protection and 
recycling of materials, be sure that it 
is disposed of at an officially assigned 
location, if there is one in your country.
[Battery Charger]
Charging
Cautions
If the temperature of the battery pack 
falls approximately below −10°C 
(14°F), charging will automatically stop 
to prevent degradation of the battery.
The ambient temperature range is be-
tween 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).   
If the battery pack is used when the 
battery temperature is below 0°C 
(32°F), the tool may fail to function 
properly.
When charging a cool battery pack 
(below 0°C (32°F)) in a warm place, 
leave the battery pack at the place 
and wait for more than one hour to 
warm up the battery to the level of the 
ambient temperature.
Cool down the charger when charg-
ing more than two battery packs con-
secutively.
Do not insert your fingers into contact 
hole, when holding charger or any 
other occasions.
To prevent the risk of  fi 
 re or damage 
to the battery charger.
Do not use power source from an 
engine generator
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Do not cover vent holes on the 
charger and the battery pack.
Unplug the charger when not in use.
Li-ion Battery Pack
NOTE:Your battery pack is not fully charged 
at the time of purchase. Be sure to 
charge the battery before use.
Battery charger
1.  Plug the charger into the AC outlet.
2.   Insert the battery pack firmly into the 
charger.
1.  Line up the alignment marks and 
place the battery onto the dock on the 
charger.
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Slide forward in the direction of the
  
arrow.
Alignment marks
3.   During charging, the charging lamp will 
be lit.
When charging is completed, an internal 
electronic switch will automatically be 
triggered to prevent overcharging.
Charging will not start if the battery 
pack is warm (for example, immedi-
ately after heavy-duty operation).  The 
orange standby lamp will be flashing 
until the battery cools down.  Charg-
ing will then begin automatically
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4.   The charge lamp (green) will flash 
slowly once the battery is approximately 
80% charged.
5.   When charging is completed, the 
charging lamp in green color will turn off.
6.   If the temperature of the battery pack 
is 0°C or less, charging takes longer to 
fully charge the battery pack than the 
standard charging time.
Even when the battery is fully charged, 
it will have approximately 50% of the 
power of a fully charged battery at 
normal operating temperature.
7.   Consult an authorized dealer if the 
charging lamp (green) does not turn off.
8.   If a fully charged battery pack is inserted 
into the charger again, the charging 
lamp lights up. After several minutes, 
the charging lamp in green color will 
turn off.
Battery pack 
release button
9.  Remove the battery pack while the battery 
pack release button is held up. 
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LAMP INDICATIONS
Charging is completed. (Full charge.)
Battery is approximately 80% charged. 
Now charging.
Charger is plugged into the AC outlet. Ready to charge.
Charging Status Lamp.
Left: green  Right: orange will be displayed.
Battery pack is cool.
The battery pack is being charged slowly to reduce the load on the batte\
ry. 
Battery pack is warm. Charging will begin when temperature of battery pack drops. If the tempe\
rature of the 
battery pack is -10° or less, the charging status lamp (orange) wil\
l also start flashing .
Charging will begin when the temperature of the battery pack goes up
Charging is not possible. Clogged with dust or malfunction of the bat-
tery pack.
   Turn off 
   Lit    Flashing
(Green) (Orange)
VII. 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.
In the event that the inside of the tool or battery pack is exposed to w\
ater, drain and 
allow to dry as soon as possible. Carefully remove any dust or iron fili\
ngs that collect 
inside the tool. If you experience any problems operating the tool, cons\
ult with a re-
pair shop.
VIII. ACCESSORIES
 CAUTION:
The use of any accessories not specified in this manual may result in fi\
re,electric 
shock, or personal injury. Use recommended accessories only.
To prevent the risk of injury, only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
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IX. SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT
Model EY45A1
Motor  14.4 V DC 18 V DC
Max thickness of mounting blade 1.6 mm (1/16)
Length of strokes 28 mm (1 - 1/8)
Strokes per minute 0 - 2250 min
-10 - 2800 min-1
Maximum cutting 
capacities Wood 
235 mm (9 - 1/4)
Mild steel 130 mm (5 - 1/8)
Overall length  460 mm (18 - 1/8)
Weight (with battery pack: EY9L45) 3.3 kg (7.27 lb)
Weight (with battery pack: EY9L51)  3.4 kg (7.50 lb)
BATTERY PACK
Model
EY9L41 EY9L42 EY9L44 EY9L45 EY9L50 EY9L51
Storage battery  Li-ion Battery
Battery voltage 14.4 V DC
(3.6 V x 4 cells) 14.4 V DC
(3.6 V x 8 cells) 18 V DC
(3.6 V x 10 cells)
BATTERY CHARGER
Model  EY0L81
Electrical rating See the rating plate on the bottom of the charger
Weight 093 kg (2 lb)
Charging time EY9L41 EY9L42 EY9L44 EY9L45 EY9L50 EY9L51
Usable: 45 min Usable:
30 min Usable:
50 min Usable:
65 min Usable:
50 min Usable:
65 min
Full: 60 min Full: 35 min Full: 65 min Full: 80 min Full: 65 min Full: 80 min
Model  EY0L82
Electrical rating See the rating plate on the bottom of the charger
Weight 0.93 kg (2 lb)
Charging time EY9L41 EY9L42 EY9L44 EY9L45 EY9L50 EY9L51
Usable: 35 min Usable:
30 min Usable:
40 min Usable:
50 min Usable:
40 min Usable:
55 min
Full: 50 min Full: 35 min Full: 55 min Full: 60 min Full: 55 min Full: 70 min
NOTE:  This chart may include models that are not available in your area.
  Please refer to the latest general catalogue. 
NOTE:
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resident\
ial installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy an\
d, 
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause\
 harmful in-
terference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does\
 cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined b\
y turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by o\
ne 
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re-ceiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, install and use in accordance with 
provided instructions. Use only the battery pack specified in the instru\
ctions. Any 
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible\
 for compli-
ance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject\
 to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interferenc\
e that may 
cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 
						

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Cet outil, en tant quunité complète avec 
sa batterie autonome, répond aux Degrés 
de Protection IP appropriés selon les nor-
mes IEC.
Définitions des codes IPIP5X: L’entrée de poussière n’est 
pas complètement empêchée mais 
la pous-sière ne doit pas pénétrer au 
point de perturber le fonctionnement 
satisfaisant de l’outil ou d’en affec-
ter la sécurité (Au cas où de la pou-
dre de talc de moins de 75 μm s’in-
troduirait à l’intérieur de l’outil).
IPX6: L’eau projetée en jets puissants 
contre l’outil de n’importe quelle direc-
tion ne doit pas avoir d’effets nuisibles 
(Au cas où approximativement 100 L/min 
d’eau à température normale est pro-
jetée sur l’outil a 3 mètre de distance 
pendant 3 minutes avec une lance de 
12,5 mm de diamètre intérieur).
GARANTIE LIMITÉELe code IP56 rend possible un impact 
minimum d’eau et de poussière sur cet 
outil mais il n’en garantit pas les per-
formances dans de telles conditions. 
Veuillez lire la notice d’utilisation et de 
sécurité pour plus de détails quant à un 
fonctionnement approprié.
I. INTRODUCTION
Nous vous remercions davoir choisi 
une scie sabre Panasonic. Cette scie 
sabre peut être utilisée avec les bat-
teries rechargeables Panasonic pour 
obtenir des performances de coupe 
optimales. La scie sabre est destinée 
à couper uniquement le métal, le bois 
et les cloisons sèches. Veuillez lire la 
notice « Consignes de sécurité » et les 
instructions qui suivent avant d’utiliser 
votre scie.
II. CONSIGNES DE SECU 
RITE GENERALES
 AVERTISSEMENT! Veuillez lire 
toutes les instructions.
Si les instructions détaillées ci-dessous 
ne sont pas observées, cela peut 
entraîner une électrocution, un incendie 
et/ou des blessures graves. Le terme 
“outil mécanique” utilisé dans tous les 
avertissements ci-dessous se réfère aux 
outils mécaniques opérés par cordons 
dalimentation et par batterie (sans fil).
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS
Sécurité de la zone de travail
 1)  Gardez la zone de travail propre et 
bien aérée.
  Les endroits encombrés et sombres  invitent les accidents.
 2)  Ne faites pas fonctionner les 
outils mécaniques dans des 
atmosphères explosives, comme 
en présence de liquides inflamma-
bles, de gaz ou de poussière.
  Les outils mécaniques génèrent des  étincelles qui peuvent enflammer la 
poussière ou les vapeurs.
 3)  Gardez les enfants et les specta-
teurs éloignés lors du fonctionne-
ment d’un outil mécanique.
  Les distractions peuvent en faire per- dre le contrôle.
Sécurité électrique
 1)  La fiche des outils mécaniques 
doit correspondre aux prises sec-
teur. Ne modifiez la fiche sous 
aucun prétexte. N’utilisez pas de 
fiche adaptatrice avec les outils 
mécaniques mis à la terre.
  Des fiches non modifiées et des pri- ses secteur correspondant réduisent 
les risques d’électrocution.
 2)  Evitez tout contact physique avec 
les surfaces mises à la terre tel-
les que tuyaux, radiateurs, micro-
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  Il y a un risque d’électrocution sup plémentaire si votre corps est mis à 
la terre.
 3)  N’exposez pas les outils méca-
niques à la pluie ou à des condi-
tions humides. 
  De l’eau pénétrant dans un outil  mécanique augmente le risque 
d’électrocution.
  4)  Ne malmenez pas le cordon. 
N’utilisez jamais le cordon pour 
transporter, pour tirer ou pour 
débrancher l’outil mécanique. 
Gardez le cordon éloigné de la 
chaleur, de l’huile, d’objets aux 
bords coupants ou de pièces en 
mouvement. 
  Les cordons endommagés on  emmêlés augmentent le risque 
délectrocution.
  5)  Lors du fonctionnement des 
outils mécaniques à l’extérieur, 
utilisez une rallonge adaptée à 
l’utilisation à l’extérieur. 
  L’utilisation d’un cordon adapté à  l’utilisation à l’extérieur réduit les ris-
ques d’électrocution.
Sécurité personnelle
  1)  Restez alerte, regardez ce que 
vous faites et faites preuve de bon 
sens lorsque vous utilisez un outil 
mécanique. N’utilisez pas un outil 
mécanique alors que vous êtes 
fatigué ou sous les effets de dro-
gue, d’alcool ou de médicaments. 
  Un moment d’inattention pendant  que vous faites fonctionner l’outil 
mécanique peut entraîner des bles-
sures graves.
  2)  Utilisez des équipements de sécu-
rité. Portez toujours des protec-
tion pour vos yeux. 
  Des équipements de sécurité comme  masque antipoussière, chaussures 
de sécurité non glissantes, cas-
que de protection ou protections 
d’oreilles, utilisés dans des condi-
tions appropriées réduisent les bles-
sures corporelles.
  3)  Evitez tout démarrage accidentel. 
Assurez-vous que l’interrupteur 
est en position darrêt avant de 
brancher l’outil.    Le transport d’outils mécaniques 
avec le doigt sur l’interrupteur ou le 
branchement d’outils mécaniques 
dont l’interrupteur est sur la position 
de marche invite les accidents.
 4)  Retirez toute clé d’ajustement ou 
clé de serrage avant de mettre 
l’outil mécanique en marche.
 
Une clé de serrage ou une clé d’ajustement 
laissée attachée à une pièce tournante de l’
outil mécanique peut entraîner des blessu-
res corporelles.
  5)  Ne vous mettez pas en déséqui-
libre. Gardez une bonne prise 
au sol et votre équilibre à tout 
moment. 
  Ceci permet un meilleur contrôle de l’ outil mécanique dans des situations 
inattendues.
     6)  Habillez-vous correctement. Ne 
portez pas de vêtements lâches 
ou de bijoux. Gardez vos cheveux, 
vêtements et gants éloignés des 
pièces en mouvement.
  Des vêtements lâches, des bijoux ou  des cheveux longs peuvent se faire 
prendre dans les pièces en mouve-
ment.
  7)  Si des dispositifs pour la 
connexion d’appareils d’extraction 
et de ramassage de la poussière 
sont fournis, assurez-vous qu’ils 
sont connectés et correctement 
utilisés.
  L’utilisation de ces dispositifs peut  réduire les risques concernés.
Utilisation et soins de 
l’outil mécanique
 1)  Ne forcez pas l’outil mécanique. 
Utilisez l’outil mécanique correct 
pour votre application.
  L’outil mécanique correct exécute  mieux le travail dans de meilleurs 
conditions de sécurité s’il est utilisé à 
l’allure pour laquelle il a été conçu.
  2)  N’utilisez pas l’outil mécanique 
si l’interrupteur ne le met pas en 
marche ou ne l’arrête pas.