Panasonic EY4542 - Manual (Page 12)

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Using the Tool
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of injury read the Safety
Instructions at the front of this manual before
using the tool.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety gog-
gles or glasses with side shields while using the
tool. Additionally, wear a dust mask when cutting
materials that generate excessive particulate
matter. Do not use tool in the rain. Doing so may
result in electric shock or cause the tool to emit
smoke.
Do not cut materials on which there is any
paint thinner, gasoline, oil, or similar build-up.
Doing so may cause the dust case to crack,
resulting in injury.
Follow these steps:
Hold the tool with both hands. (See Fig. 8) Do
not attempt to remove cut material when blade
is moving.
1. Line up the sight line on shoe with your cut-
ting line. (See Fig. 7)
Alignment with cutting line
• Position the notch on the shoe over the cutting
line, aligning the top and bottom corners of the
diamond-shaped opening with the line.
As the cutting position may differ depending on
the blade, do a trial cut beforehand.
Cutting line
Notch
Fig. 7
. Press the switch lock lever down, then
squeeze the power switch to start the motor,
and then release the switch lock lever.
Switch lock lever
Front grip
Handle
Power switch
Fig. 8
CAUTION:
• Check that the switch lock lever works.
If power switch can be activated without
depressing the switch lock lever, discontinue
use immediately. Take the tool to an authorized
service center.
• Always hold the handle with one hand and the
front grip with the other. (See Fig. 8) Maintain a
firm grip and depress the switch fully.
• The blade should not touch the cutting material
before you start the motor. Wait until the blade
reaches full speed before starting a cut.
• This tool has no provision to lock the power
switch in the “ON” position, and you must not
attempt to secure it in the “ON” position.
3. Start cutting when the blade reaches full
speed.
4. During cutting, keep your cutting line straight.
Move the tool forward at a steady speed,
while looking at the tip of the blade through
the transparent guard.
WARNING
• To prevent dangerous kickback, keep the
shoe of the tool flat on the surface of the
material being cut.
• Never force the tool. Use light and continuous
pressure.
. If the motor become too warm, stop cutting.
Let the tool cool down before continuing work.
. It is always a safe practice to remove the bat-
tery pack after use and before storing the tool.