Panasonic EY4542 - Manual (Page 7)

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ward while the blade is in motion or kick-
back may occur.
Investigate and take corrective actions to
eliminate the cause of blade binding.
3) When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
center the saw blade in the kerf and check
that saw teeth are not engaged into the
material.
If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kick-
back from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
4) Support large panels to minimize the risk
of blade pinching and kickback.
Large panels tend to sag under their own
weight. Supports must be placed under the
panel on both sides, near the line of cut and
near the edge of the panel.
5) Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades pro-
duce narrow kerf causing excessive friction,
blade binding and kickback.
6) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before
making cut.
If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may
cause binding and kickback.
7) Use extra caution when making a “plunge
cut” into existing walls or other blind
areas.
The protruding blade may cut objects that
can cause kickback.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THIS SAW
1) Check lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate the saw
if lower guard does not move freely and
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower
guard into the open position.
If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard
may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the
retracting handle and make sure it moves
freely and does not touch the blade or any
other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
2) Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced
before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-
up of debris.
3) Lower guard should be retracted manual-
ly only for special cuts such as “plunge
cuts” and “compound cuts.” Raise lower
guard by retracting handle and as soon
as blade enters the material, the lower
guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should
operate automatically.
4) Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw
down on bench or floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause
the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever
is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for
the blade to stop after switch is released.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Do not use any abrasive wheels.
2) Wear a dust mask, if the work causes
dust.
3) Use saw blades recommended by Manu-
facture.
4) Wear ear protectors when using the tool for
extended periods.
5) The risk of kickback increases as the bat-
tery pack discharges.
6) Be sure to inspect material. Avoid cutting
other different material.
7) Be careful not to drop the tool.
8) Never swing the tool.
9) Never cover the ventilation slots, and keep
them free from dust or other material.
10) Do not clamp the tool in a vise. Never cut
with the tool held upside down in a vise.
This is extremely dangerous and can lead
to serious accidents.
11) Never wear knitted gloves.
12) Be sure no one is below when using the
tool in high locations.
13) Do not touch the blade immediately after
operation. It may be hot and could burn
your skin.
14) Do not touch material after it has been cut.
Cut material may be very hot.
15) Do not use cutting oil. This use of cutting
oil may cause a fire.
16) Do not cut workpieces covered or stained
with gas, oil, solvents, thinners, etc.
Exposure to these materials may damage
the transparent guard.
17) Do not remove the transparent and lower
guards. If the transparent and lower guards
is damaged or missing, return tool to
authorized service center for replacement.