Intended Use; Additional Safety Rules - Panasonic EY45A1 Manual De Instrucciones

Original instructions: English
Translation of the original instructions:
Other languages
This tool, as a complete unit with a battery
pack, satisfies appropriate IP Degrees of
Protection based on the IEC regulations.
Defi nition of IP code
IP5X: Ingress of dust is not totally
prevented, but dust shall not penetrate
in a quantity to interfere with satisfactory
operation of the tool or to impair safety
(In case that the talcum powder under
75 μm intrudes inside the tool) IPX6:
Water projected in powerful jets against
the tool from any direction shall have
no harmful effects (In case that, with
a nozzle of 12.5 mm inner diameter,
approximately 100 L/min of normal
temperature water is injected to the tool
for 3 minutes from 3 meter distance)
LIMITED WARRANTY
The rating of IP56 qualifies this tool
for the minimum impact of water or
dust, but not for the assurance of
performance in such conditions. See
Safety and Operating Instructions for
further details for proper operation.
I. INTENDED USE
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic
Reciprocating saw. This Reciprocating
saw can be used with Panasonic
rechargeable batteries to provide
excellent cutting performance. The
Reciprocating saw is for cutting metal,
wood, and drywall only. Read the "Safety
Instructions" booklet and the following
before using.
II. ADDITIONAL
SAFETY RULES
1) Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.
Contact with a "live" wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the tool "live"
and shock the operator.
2) Use clamps or another practical way
to secure and support the workpiece
to a stable platform. Holding the work
by hand or against your body leaves
it unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
3) Keep hands away from cutting area
a n d b l a d e . K e e p y o u r i n s u l a t e d
gripping surfaces. If both hands are
holding the tool, they cannot be cut by
the blade.
4) Never hold piece being cut in your
h a n d s o r a c r o s s y o u r l e g . I t i s
important to support the work properly
to minimize body exposure or loss of
control.
5) Be aware that this tool is always in an
operating condition, since it does not
have to be plugged into an electrical
outlet.
6) Always use safety goggles or glasses
with side shields. Ordinary eye or sun
glasses are NOT safety glasses.
7) When this tool is used for woodworking
in confi ned areas (e.g. indoors), wear
dust mask.
8) Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece
for any nails and remove them before
operation.
9) Do not cut oversized workpiece.
10) Check for the proper clearance beyond
the workpiece before cutting so that
the blade will not strike the floor,
workbench, etc.
11) Hold the tool fi rmly.
12) Make sure the blade is not contacting
the workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
13) Keep hands away from moving parts.
14) Do not touch the blade or workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
15) Never swing tool.
16) Do not use blades which are deformed
or cracked.
17) Do not use blades which do not comply
with the characteristics specified in
these instructions.
18) Remove the battery pack from the
tool body before replacement of the
blade, making adjustments, or other
maintenance work.
19) Wear ear protectors when using the
tool for extended periods.
-8-