Cordless Wood Saw Scie circulaire à bois rechargeable Sierra inalámbrica para madera Operating Instructions Instructions d'utilisation Manual de instrucciones Model No : EY3551 IMPORTANT This manual contains safety information. Read manual completely before first using this product and save this manual for future use. IMPORTANT Ce mode d'emploi contient des informations sur la sécurité. Lisez-le en entier avant d'utiliser le produit et conservez-le pour référence. IMPORTANTE Este manual contiene información de seguridad. Lea completamente este manual antes de utilizar por primera vez este producto, y guárdelo para poder consultarlo en el futuro. Index/Index/Indice English: Page 3 Français: Page 17 Español: Página 31 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DES FONCTIONS DESCRIPCIÓN FUNCIONAL I J KL A N M H B C O G F D E P Q Fig. 1 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q Battery pack (EY9251) Shoe Lower guard lift lever Blade (EY9PW17A) Storage slot for hex wrench Depth adjustment lever Lower guard Spindle lock button Front grip Switch lock lever Power switch Upper blade cover Bevel scale Bevel pointer Bevel adjusting knob Battery charger (EY0110) Hex wrench Batterie autonome (EY9251) Sabot Levier de relevage de protège-lame inférieur Lame de scie (EY9PW17A) Fente de rangement de clé hexagonale Levier d'ajustement de la profondeur Protège-lame inférieur Bouton de verrouillage de broche Poignée avant Levier de verrouillage d'interrupteur Interrupteur d'alimentation Couvercle de lame supérieur Échelle de biseau Pointeur de biseau Bouton d'ajustement de biseau Chargeur de batterie (EY0110) Clé hexagonale Batería (EY9251) Zapata Palanca de elevación del protector inferior Cuchilla (EY9PW17A) Ranura para guardar la llave hexagonal Palanca de ajuste de profundidad Protector inferior Botón de bloqueo del husillo Empuñadura frontal Palanca de bloqueo del interruptor Interruptor de alimentación Cubierta superior de la cuchilla Escala biselada Aguja de biselado Perilla de ajuste de biselado Cargador de batería (EY0110) Llave hexagonal -2- I. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Wood Saw. The powerful cutting action of this saw, combined with the convenience of its rechargeable battery pack, provides you with great wood cutting performance. This Wood Saw is only to be used for cutting wood. II. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. DANGER This product is a cutting tool, designed to cut through wood. 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. 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. WARNING To avoid injury, never insert your finger or any other object into any opening of the wood saw. How to Use This Manual ·Please read this manual completely before starting to cut with your wood saw. If you let someone else use the wood saw, make sure they either read this manual or are fully instructed in the proper use and all safety precautions concerning the wood saw. ·Please keep this manual for future reference. It contains important safety information that you must follow to use the wood saw safely. ·This manual and product use the following signal words: NOTE Notes provide additional information that you should know about the wood saw. CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation, 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 situation, 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. Electrical Safety 1) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. 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, radiators, 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. -3- Personal safety 1) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in personal injury. 2) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. 3) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in the power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 4) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. 5) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. 6) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. 7) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards. 5) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. 6) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 7) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. Battery tool use and care 1) Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Inserting battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 2) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. 3) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. 4) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns, or a fire. 5) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. Power tool use and care 1) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 2) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 3) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. 4) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Service 1) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of power tool is maintained. -4- WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. Further Safety Instructions for All Saws Safety Instructions for All Saws DANGER · Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. · Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece. · Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece. · Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control. · Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and shock the operator. · When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding. · Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control. · Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation. Causes and operator prevention of kickback: - kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator; - when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator; - if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator. Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below. 1) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. 2) When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding. 3) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted. 4) Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag ...