Panasonic EY3551 - Manual (Page 4)

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Personal safety
1) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in personal injury.
2) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing pro-
tection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
3) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off position before plugging in.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or plugging in the power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
4) Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part
of the power tool may result in personal injury.
5) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
6) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
7) If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used.
Use of these devices can reduce dust relat-
ed hazards.
Power tool use and care
1) Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-
rect power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
2) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3) Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfa-
miliar with the power tool or these instruc-
tions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
5) Maintain power tools. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may
affect the power tools operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly main-
tained power tools.
6) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
7) Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these instruc-
tions and in the manner intended for the
particular type of power tool, taking into
account the working conditions and the
work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazard-
ous situation.
Battery tool use and care
1) Ensure the switch is in the off position
before inserting battery pack.
Inserting battery pack into power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
2) Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type of bat-
tery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.
3) Use power tools only with specifically des-
ignated battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may create a
risk of injury and fire.
4) 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 con-
nection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns, or a fire.
5) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from battery; avoid contact. If con-
tact accidentally occurs, flush with water.
If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irri-
tation or burns.
Service
1) Have your power tool serviced by a qual-
ified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of power tool is
maintained.