Panasonic EY3551 - Manual (Page 9)

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Lamp Indications
Red Flashing
Red Lit
Green Flashing quickly
Orange Lit
Orange Flashing
Charger is plugged into the AC outlet.
Ready to charge.
Now charging
Charging is completed .
Battery pack is warm. Charging will begin
when temperature of battery pack drops.
Charging is not possible. Clogged with
dust or malfunction of the battery pack.
•Cut materials with the wider edge of the shoe
over the clamped side of the material.
•Do not touch the saw blade with bare hands
immediately after cutting; it may be hot and could
burn skin.
Each time you use the wood saw, 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.
2.Is the blade installed properly?
Make sure the hex bolt is tightened securely.
(See Fig.14)
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?
WARNING
To avoid injury, do not use the wood saw if
the lower guard does not close quickly over
the blade.
5.Is the battery pack charged and inserted firmly to
the wood saw?
6.Is the depth adjustment lever for cutting securely
tightened?
7.Is the bevel adjusting knob for cutting securely
tightened?
8.Is the workpiece securely clamped on a saw
horse or bench?
Inserting Battery Pack
CAUTION:
Before inserting battery pack, check that the
power switch in the Wood Saw actuates properly
and returns to the “OFF” position when released.
1.To insert the battery pack: (See Fig.2)
Slide the battery pack in place at the rear of the
wood saw. The battery should snap into place.
If the battery is loose, it has not been properly
connected.
Fig. 2
2.To remove the battery pack:
Press the two tabs on the sides of the battery
pack. Slide the battery pack out of the wood
saw body.
IV . OPERATION
Before Using Wood Saw
This tool is intended for cutting wood. 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 metals.