I. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Metal Cutter. The powerful cutting action of this cutter, combined with the convenience of its recharge- able battery pack, provides you with great metal cutting performance.
This Metal Cutter is only to be used for cutting unhardened ferrous metal.
DANGER
This product is a cutting tool, designed to cut through metal. It has a rotating blade which is capable of cutting you deeply, causing serious injury or death. As a result, please read this manual and the cautionary markings on the tool carefully, and obey all of the Safety Instructions to avoid such injury.
WARNING
To avoid injury, never insert your finger or any other object into any opening of the metal cutter.
How to Use This Manual
•Please read this manual completely before start- ing to cut with your metal cutter. If you let some- one else use the metal cutter, make sure they either read this manual or are fully instructed in the proper use and all safety precautions con- cerning the metal cutter.
•Please keep this manual for future reference. It contains important safety information that you must follow to use the metal cutter safely.
•This manual and product use the following signal words:
NOTE
Notes provide additional information that you should know about the metal cutter.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situ- ation, which could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided. Cautions also alert you to unsafe practices to be avoided.
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situa- tion, which could result in serious injury or death if not avoided.
DANGER
Danger indicates a imminent hazard which will result in serious injury or death if not avoided.
II. SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS
General Safety Rules
WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool and battery operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area Safety
1)Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
2)Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3)Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
1)Power tool plugs must match the out- let. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
2)Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radia- tors, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3)Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4)Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
5)When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
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