Panasonic EY4542 Using the Tool, Alignment with cutting line, Switch lock lever Handle Front grip

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

2.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	Handle
Front grip
	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.

5.If the motor become too warm, stop cutting. Let the tool cool down before continuing work.

6.It is always a safe practice to remove the bat- tery pack after use and before storing the tool.

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