Panasonic EY45A2 Instructions D'utilisation page 12

Switch lock lever
Front grip
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 authorized
service center.
• Always hold the handle with one hand and the
front grip with the other. (See Fig. 8) Maintain a
firm grip and depress the switch fully.
• The blade should not touch the cutting material
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.
CAUTION:
• To prevent reaction when starting operation,
the blade starts at reduced speed. (Soft start)
4. During cutting, keep your cutting line straight.
Move the tool 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 tool flat on the surface of the
material being cut.
• Never force the tool. Use light and continuous
pressure.
5. If the motor become too warm, stop cutting.
Let the tool cool down before continuing work.
6. It is always a safe practice to remove the bat-
tery pack after use and before storing the tool.
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Handle
Power switch
Fig. 8
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Cutting depth adjustment
• Remove battery pack.
• Loosen the depth adjustment nut and adjust
the cutting depth, using the graduations on the
lower guard to gauge the depth. Once finished
adjusting the depth, tighten the depth adjust-
ment nut securely.
* When wood material is 10 mm (3/8") or less
thick, adjust the cutting depth so that the blade
protrudes approx. 5 mm (3/16") from the bottom
of the material.
Loosen
Depth
Tighten
adjustment
nut
Fig. 9
Rip fence (EY3500B7727)
(Available as an accessory, not included)
Rip fence is convenient for rip cuts and repeated
cuts of uniform width.
• Remove battery pack.
• Insert rip fence and adjust cutting width. (See
Fig. 10)
• Fasten screw securely to fix rip fence.
Insert and
adjust
Rip fence
Fig. 10
Pull down
Fasten screw
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