9)The risk of kickback increases as the bat- tery pack discharges.
10)Be sure to inspect material. Avoid cutting other different material.
11)Be careful not to drop the tool.
12)Never swing the tool.
13)Never cover the ventilation slots, and keep them free from dust or other material.
14)Do not clamp the tool in a vise. Never cut with the tool held upside down in a vise. This is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
15)Never wear knitted gloves.
16)Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations.
17)Do not touch the blade immediately after operation. It may be hot and could burn your skin.
18)Do not touch material after it has been cut. Cut material may be very hot.
19)Do not use cutting oil. This use of cutting oil may cause a fire.
20)Do not cut workpieces covered or stained with gas, oil, solvents, thinners, etc. Exposure to these materials may damage the transparent guard.
21)Do not remove the transparent and lower guards. If the transparent and lower guards is damaged or missing, return tool to authorized service center for replacement.
22)Do not start the blade when in contact with workpiece. Wait for blade to reach full speed before beginning cut.
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WARNING
•Do not use other than the Panasonic battery packs that are designed for use with this rechargeable tool.
•Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire, or expose it to excessive heat.
•Do not drive the likes of nails into the bat- tery pack, subject it to shocks, dismantle it, or attempt to modify it.
•Do not allow metal objects to touch the bat- tery pack terminals.
•Do not carry or store the battery pack in the same container as nails or similar metal objects.
•Do not charge the battery pack in a high- temperature location, such as next to a fire or in direct sunlight. Otherwise, the battery may overheat, catch fire, or explode.
•Never use other than the dedicated charger to charge the battery pack. Otherwise, the battery may leak, overheat, or explode.
•After removing the battery pack from the tool or the charger, always reattach the pack cover. Otherwise, the battery contacts could be shorted, leading to a risk of fire.
III. ASSEMBLY
Attaching or Removing Battery Pack
CAUTION:
Before inserting battery pack, check that the power switch in the tool actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.
1.To connect the battery pack (See Fig. 2)
Line up the alignment marks and attach the battery pack.
•Slide the battery pack until it locks into posi- tion.
Alignment marks
Fig. 2
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