Panasonic EY45A1 - Manual (Page 11)

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Switch lock
A switch lock prevents the motor from
starting if the switch is pulled inadvert-
ently. Normally, the lock is engaged.
• To disengage the lock, press the
off-lock switch. (The switch can be
pressed on either side of the tool.)
• While you are on the switch, the tool
will continue to operate even if you re-
move your fingers from the off-lock
switch.
Fine-tuning the tool speed
with the switch
The tool speed varies continuously de-
pending on how far the switch is pulled
back. When starting to make a cut, pull
back on the switch lightly to start cutting
gradually. When the switch is released,
the brake will engage so that the tool
stops immediately.
Cutting
NOTE:
• Hold the protective shoe against the
material being cut, taking care to
align the reciprocating saw blade
with the desired cut position, and
pull the switch.
• The blade may vibrate occasionally,
which is a normal phenomenon.
• If cuttings accumulate on the une-
ven surfaces near where the recipro-
cating saw blade is attached, clean
them off before resuming work.
• Once the tool has started, it will con-
tinue to operate even if you remove
your fingers from the off-lock switch.
• Check that there are no obstacles to
cut underneath workpiece.
• Check that there are no objects such
as nails in the material to be cut.
If the blade comes into contact with
any such objects during cutting, a
strong reaction force will be generat-
ed and severe injury may occur.
• Do not place your hand on the ob-
ject in the direction cutting is to take
place. If this is not observed, there is
a risk of injury.
• Do not touch the jigsaw blade imme-
diately after cutting. If this is not ob-
served, burns may occur.
Holding the tool and pushing on it
Hold the tool securely with both hands.
There is no need to exert excessive
force on the tool while operating it. Ex-
ercise caution as applying excessive
force to the tool in a prying or pushing
motion may damage the tool.
When cutting in a small arc, a lower
feed speed will result.
Attempting to move the saw too quick-
ly may damage the reciprocating saw
blade.
WARNING
• Do not remove the front cover.
Always hold the tool with your hand
on top of the front cover.
• After pausing or completing work, al-
ways turn off the switch and remove
the battery pack from the tool.
When choosing a reciprocating saw
blade, select a blade that protrudes
sufficiently far from the protective shoe
beyond the material being cut after the
stroke length (28 mm) has been sub-
tracted (Fig1).
28mm
Fig1
Attempting to cut a pipe, piece of lum-
ber, or other material that exceeds the
reciprocating saw blade’s cutting ca-
pacity may cause the tip of the blade
to strike the inside of the pipe or the
piece of lumber, damaging the blade
(Fig2).
Fig2