Panasonic EY45A1 - Manual (Page 8)

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I. INTENDED USE
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic
Reciprocating saw. This Reciprocating
saw can be used with Panasonic
rechargeable batteries to provide
excellent cutting performance. The
Reciprocating saw is for cutting metal,
wood, and drywall only. Read the “Safety
Instructions” booklet and the following
before using.
II. ADDITIONAL
SAFETY
RULES
1) Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.
Contact 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 insulated
gripping surfaces. If both hands are
holding the tool, they cannot be cut by
the blade.
4) Never hold piece being cut in your
h a n d s o r a c r o s s y o u r l e g . I t i s
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. Ordinary eye or sun
glasses are NOT safety glasses.
7) When this tool is used for woodworking
in confi ned areas (e.g. indoors), wear
dust mask.
8) Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece
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 fi rmly.
12) Make sure the blade is not contacting
the workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
13) Keep hands away from moving parts.
14) Do not touch the blade or workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
15) Never swing tool.
16) Do not use blades which are deformed
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.