Panasonic EY4542 - Manual (Page 4)

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INTRODUCTION
This tool is a Multi Purpose Metal Cutter. By
changing the blade, it can be used to cut wood,
metal, and plastic. Dust can be collected by an
integrated dust case or via a connected vacuum
(by attaching the hose to the tool).
DANGER
This product is a cutting tool, designed to cut
through metal and wood. It has a rotating blade
which is capable of cutting you deeply, causing
serious injury or death. As a result, please read
this manual and the cautionary markings on the
tool carefully, and obey all of the Safety Instruc-
tions to avoid such injury.
WARNING
To avoid injury, never insert your finger or any
other object into any opening of the tool.
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
How to Use This Manual
• Please read this manual completely before
starting to cut with your tool. If you let someone
else use the tool, make sure they either read this
manual or are fully instructed in the proper use
and all safety precautions concerning the tool.
• Please keep this manual for future reference. It
contains important safety information that you
must follow to use the tool safely.
• This manual and product use the following signal
words:
NOTE
Notes provide additional information that you
should know about the tool.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation, which could result in minor or moderate
injury if not avoided. Cautions also alert you to
unsafe practices to be avoided.
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion, which could result in serious injury or death
if not avoided.
DANGER
Danger indicates an imminent hazard which will
result in serious injury or death if not avoided.
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GENERAL POWER
TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool
or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work Area Safety
1) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
3) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
1) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
2) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes, radia-
tors, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
3) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
4) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.