Sega EY3544 - Cordless electric saw PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Sega EY3544 PANASONIC

Read “the Safety Instructions” booklet and the following before using. . ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1) Keep hands away from cutting

area and blade. Keep your insu- lated gripping surfaces. If both hands are holding the saw,they cannot be cut by the blade.

2) Never hold piece being cut in

your hands or across your leg. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure or loss of control.

3) 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.

4) Be aware that this tool is always

in an operating condition, since it does not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet.

5) Always use safety goggles or

glasses with side shields. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses.

6) When this tool is used for wood-

working in confined areas (e.g. indoors), wear dust mask.

7) Avoid cutting nails. Inspect work-

piece for any nails and remove them before operation.

8) Do not cut oversized workpiece.

9) Check for the proper clearance

beyond the workpiece before cutting so that the blade will not strike the floor, workbench, etc.

10) Hold the tool firmly.

11) Make sure the blade is not con-

tacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on.

12) Keep hands away from moving

piece immediately after opera- tion; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.

14) Never swing Reciprocating Saw.

15) Do not use blades which are

deformed or cracked.

16) Do not use blades which do not

comply with the characteristics specified in these instructions.

17) Remove the battery pack from

the tool body before replacement of the blade, making adjustments, or other maintenance work.

18) Wear ear protectors when using

the tool for extended periods. . ASSEMBLY

To reduce the risk of injury, always remove battery pack before chang- ing the blade. Selecting a blade The blade clamp sleeve can be used with all 1/2" shank universal reciprocat- ing saw blade. When selecting a blade, choose the right type and length. Choose a length long enough to extend beyond the shoe and your work throughout the stroke. Do not use blades less than 3-9/16" (90 mm) long since they will not extend beyond the shoe throughout the stroke. Installing or removing the saw blade CAUTION: Always clean out all chips or foreign material adhering to the blade, blade clamp and/or slider before use. Failure to do so may cause insuf- ficient tightening of the blade, result- ing in a serious injury. Depending on the job, the blade may be inserted with the teeth facing up or down. To install the saw blade, always make sure that the blade clamp sleeve is in open position before inserting the saw blade. If the blade clamp sleeve is in the close position, rotate the sleeve-

to the open position until it clicks. Blade clamp sleeve Open position Close position Insert the saw blade into the blade clamp until the saw blade snaps in place and clamp sleeve rotates. When the blade clamp sleeve rotates, the saw blade is fixed. Make sure that the saw blade is firmly fixed and locked. If the blade clamp does not lock properly, have the tool serviced by a qualified repair personnel. Blade

If you do not insert the saw blade deep enough, the saw blade may be ejected unexpectedly during operation. This can be extremely dangerous. To remove the saw blade, rotate the blade clamp sleeve in the direction of the arrow (clockwise from the front view) fully. The saw blade is removed and the blade clamp sleeve is fixed at the open position. Be careful when han- dling hot blades after use. Blade clamp sleeve NOTE

If you remove the saw blade without rotating the blade clamp sleeve fully, the sleeve may not be fixed. In this case, rotate the blade clamp sleeve fully, then make the sleeve fixed at the open position. Blade Clamp Maintenance Always keep blade clamp sleeve clean and dry after use. Periodically lubricate blade clamp sleeve with a dry lubricant. Using wet lubricant may keep the dust and debris, and causes malfunction of the blade clamp. . OPERATION Hold tool by the insulated grip- ping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Always wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields. Adjusting shoe When the blade loses its cutting efficien- cy in one place along its cutting edge, reposition the shoe to utilize a sharp, unused portion of its cutting edge. This will help to lengthen the life of the blade. To reposition the shoe, loosen the shoe lock lever counter-clockwise and slide the shoe forward or back to the desired position. Then tighten the lever clock- wise to firmly secure the shoe. Shoe lock lever Shoe Switch action CAUTION: Before inserting the battery pack into the tool, always check to see that the trigger switch actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. Switch lock lever Trigger switch-

To prevent the trigger switch from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button switch lock lever is provided. Always make sure the switch is locked when carrying or storing the tool to eliminate unintentional starting. To start the motor, press the switch lock lever, then squeeze the trigger switch.

To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands away from the blade and other moving parts. Starting and Stopping To start the tool, grasp the handle firmly. Press the switch lock lever, which can be pressed in from either left or right side of the tool. Then pull the trigger switch. To stop the tool, release the trigger. Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from a partial cut or before laying the tool down. Controlling speed by Trig- ger Switch The reciprocating saw is equipped with a trigger speed control switch. It may be operated at any speed from zero stroke per minute to full speed. Always start tool before blade contacts the workpiece. To vary the speed, simply increase or decrease the pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled, the greater the speed. Cutting materials Before the blade contacts the work- piece, grasp the handle firmly and pull the trigger. Begin cutting at slow speed, gradually increasing speed as you cut. When cutting into materials or hard materials that can not be cut from an edge, drill a starting hole larger than the widest part of the blade. CAUTION:

• Always press the shoe firmly against the workpiece during oper- ation. If the shoe is held away from the workpiece during operation, strong vibration and/or twisting will be produced, causing the blade to snap dangerously.

• Always wear gloves to protect your hands from flying hot chips when cutting metal.

• Always use a suitable coolant (cut- ting oil) when cutting metal. Failure to do so will cause premature blade wear.

• If the tool is operated continuously until the battery pack has dis- charged, allow the tool to rest for 15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery pack. Press the shoe firmly against the work- piece. Do not allow the tool to bounce. Bring the blade into light contact with the workpiece. First, make a pilot groove, using a slower speed. Then use a faster speed to continue cutting. For Appropriate use of Battery pack Ni-MH Battery pack (EY9251) Charge the Ni-MH battery fully be- fore storage in order to ensure a longer service life. The ambient temperature range is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). If the battery pack is used when the battery temperature is below 0°C (32°F), the tool may fail to function properly. In that case, charge the battery until charging is completed for appropriate functioning of the bat- tery. 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 togeth- er may cause sparks, burns or a fire.-

When operating with a Ni-MH bat- tery pack, make sure the place is well-ventilated. Battery Pack Life The rechargeable batteries have a limited life. If operation time becomes extremely short after recharging, replace the battery pack with a new one. NOTE: Use under extremely hot or cold conditions will reduce operating capacity per charge. Battery Recycling ATTENTION: For environmental protection and recycling of materials, be sure that it is disposed of at an officially assigned location, if there is one in your country. Charging NOTE: When you charge the battery pack for the first time, or after prolonged storage, charge it for about 24 hours to bring the batteries up to full capacity. Battery charger (EY0110)

1. Plug the charger into the AC outlet.

NOTE: Sparks may be produced when the plug is inserted into the AC power supply, but this is not a problem in terms of safety.

2. Insert the battery pack firmly into

the charger. Battry pack To AC outlet Battery charger

3. During charging, the charging lamp

will be lit. When charging is completed, an internal electronic switch will au- tomatically be triggered to prevent overcharging. Charging will not start if the battery pack is warm (for example, immedi- ately after heavy-duty operation). The orange standby lamp will be lit until the battery cools down. Charging will then begin automatically.

When charging is completed, the charging lamp will start flashing quickly in green color.

5. When in any of the conditions that

battery pack is too cool, or the bat- tery pack has not been used for a long time, the charging lamp is lit. In this case charging takes longer to fully charge the battery pack, than the standard charging time. If a fully charged battery pack is inserted into the charger again, the charging lamp light up. After several minutes, the charging lamp may flash quickly to indicate the charging is completed.

6. If the charging lamp does not light

immediately after the charger is plugged in, or if after the standard charging time the lamp does not go off, consult an authorized dealer. NOTE: When charging a cool battery pack (below 5°C (41°F)) in a warm place, leave the battery pack at the place and wait for more than one hour to warm up the battery to the level of the ambient temperature.Otherwise battery pack may not be fully charged. Cool down the charger when charg- ing more than two battery packs consecutively. Do not insert your fingers into con- tact hole, when holding charger or any other occasions. CAUTION:

• Do not use power source from an engine generator. This can damage the charger and present the risk of fire or personal injury.

• Do not cover vent holes on the charger and the battery pack.-

. LAMP INDICATIONS Red FlashingRed LitGreen Flashing quicklyOrange LitOrange FlashingCharger is plugged into the AC outlet. Ready to charge.Now chargingCharging is completed.Battery pack is warm. Charging will beginwhen temperature of battery pack drops.Charging is not possible. Clogged with dust or malfunction of the battery pack. . ACCESSORIES CAUTION:To prevent the risk of injury, only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local service center. . SPECIFICATIONS MAIN UNIT Model EY3544Motor DC Motor 18 VLength of Strokes 23mm (7/8")Strokes per Minute 0 ~ 2700 spmType of Blade shank 13 mm (1/2") universal reciprocating saw bladeOverall length 491 mm (19 - 5/16")Weight (with battery pack) 3.9 k, (8.7 lbs) BATTERY PACK Model EY9251Storage battery Ni-MH BatteryBattery voltage 18 V DC (1.2 V × 15 cells)-

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 3 amp fuse is tted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rat

ing of 3 amp and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is retted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UN

BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

SOCKET. If a new plug is to be tted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualied electrician. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue:Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi- nals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth ter- minal of the three pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol . How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse and fuse cover if it is removable. Fuse Cover This apparatus was produced to BS800.-

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