Panasonic EY3544 - Manual (Page 6)

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To prevent the trigger switch from
being accidentally pulled, a lock-off
button switch lock lever is provided.
Always make sure the switch is locked
when carrying or storing the tool to
eliminate unintentional starting.
To start the motor, press the switch
lock lever, then squeeze the trigger
switch.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, keep
hands away from the blade and
other moving parts.
Starting and Stopping
To start the tool, grasp the handle
firmly. Press the switch lock lever,
which can be pressed in from either
left or right side of the tool.
Then pull the trigger switch.
To stop the tool, release the trigger.
Allow the tool to come to a complete
stop before removing the blade from a
partial cut or before laying the tool down.
Controlling speed by Trig-
ger Switch
The reciprocating saw is equipped with
a trigger speed control switch. It may
be operated at any speed from zero
stroke per minute to full speed. Always
start tool before blade contacts the
workpiece. To vary the speed, simply
increase or decrease the pressure on
the trigger. The further the trigger is
pulled, the greater the speed.
Cutting materials
Before the blade contacts the work-
piece, grasp the handle firmly and
pull the trigger. Begin cutting at slow
speed, gradually increasing speed as
you cut. When cutting into materials or
hard materials that can not be cut from
an edge, drill a starting hole larger
than the widest part of the blade.
CAUTION:
• Always press the shoe firmly
against the workpiece during oper-
ation. If the shoe is held away from
the workpiece during operation,
strong vibration and/or twisting will
be produced, causing the blade to
snap dangerously.
• Always wear gloves to protect your
hands from flying hot chips when
cutting metal.
• Always use a suitable coolant (cut-
ting oil) when cutting metal. Failure
to do so will cause premature
blade wear.
• If the tool is operated continuously
until the battery pack has dis-
charged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with
a fresh battery pack.
Press the shoe firmly against the work-
piece. Do not allow the tool to bounce.
Bring the blade into light contact with
the workpiece. First, make a pilot
groove, using a slower speed. Then
use a faster speed to continue cutting.
For Appropriate use of
Battery pack
Ni-MH Battery pack (EY9251)
Charge the Ni-MH battery fully be-
fore storage in order to ensure a
longer service life.
The ambient temperature range
is between 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. In that case, charge the
battery until charging is completed
for appropriate functioning of the bat-
tery.
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 connection from one terminal
to another.
Shorting the battery terminals togeth-
er may cause sparks, burns or a fire.