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.4

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 author- ized service center.

Always hold the handle with one hand and the front grip with the other. (See Fig.4) Maintain a firm grip and depress the switch fully.

The blade should not touch the cutting mate- rial 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 metal cutter 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 metal cutter flat on the surface of the material being cut.

•Never force the cutter. Use light and continu- ous pressure.

5.If the motor starts to feel too warm, stop cutting. Let the metal cutter cool down before continuing work.

6.It is always a safe practice to remove the battery pack after use and before storing the metal cut- ter.

Cutting depth adjustment

•Remove battery pack.

•Loosen the depth adjustment lever by pushing it and adjust the cutting depth.

Tighten the depth adjustment lever securely by lifting it up towards the motor housing at the desired cutting depth.

Tighten

 

1

 

2

 

Loosen

Depth adjustment lever

 

Fig.5

Rip fence (EY3500B7727)

(Available as an accessory, not included)

Rip fence is convenient for rip cuts and repeated cuts of same width.

•Remove battery pack.

•Insert rip fence and adjust cutting width. (See Fig.6)

•Fasten screw securely to fix rip fence.

2

1 Insert and adjust

Fasten screw

 

 

Rip Fence

Fig. 6

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Panasonic EY3552 operating instructions Cutting depth adjustment, Rip fence EY3500B7727, Rip Fence