EY3551 - Saw PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EY3551 PANASONIC

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Wood Saw. The powerful cutting action of this saw, combined with the convenience of its recharge-able battery pack, provides you with great wood cutting performance.This Wood Saw is only to be used for cutting wood. 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. 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 start-ing 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.CAUTIONCaution indicates a potentially hazardous situ-ation, which could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided. Cautions also alert you to unsafe practices to be avoided.WARNINGWarning indicates a potentially hazardous situa-tion, which could result in serious injury or death if not avoided.DANGERDanger indicates a imminent hazard which will result in serious injury or death if not avoided.Read “the Safety Instructions” booklet and the following before using. II. ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES 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 sup-port 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 hid-den 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 mount-ing hardware of the saw will run eccentri-cally, 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.-

Further safety instruc- tions for all saws 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 work- piece 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 incor- rect 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 kick- back forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump back- wards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

2) When blade is binding, or when interrupt-

ing a cut for any reason, release the trig- ger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a com- plete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw back- ward while the blade is in motion or kick- back may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to elim- inate the cause of blade binding.

3) When restarting a saw in the workpiece,

centre 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 kick- back 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 under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.

5) Do not use dull or damaged blades.

Unsharpened or improperly set blades pro- duce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.

6) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking

levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.

7) Use extra caution when making a “plunge

cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback. Safety instructions for this saw

1) Check lower guard for proper closing

before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the Lower Guard Lift Lever and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.

2) Check the operation of the lower guard

spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build- up of debris.

3) Lower guard should be retracted manually

only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts.” Raise lower guard by Lower Guard Lift Lever and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.

4) Always observe that the lower guard is

covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

7) Use saw blades recommended by Manu-

9) The risk of kickback increases as the bat-

tery pack discharges.

10) Be sure to inspect material. Avoid cutting

11) Be careful not to drop Wood Saw.

12) Never swing Wood Saw.

13) Never cover the ventilation slots, and keep

them free from dust or other material.

14) Do not clamp Wood Saw in a vise. Never cut

with Wood Saw 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 Wood

Saw in high locations.

17) Do not touch the blade immediately after

operation. It may be hot and could burn your skin.

18) Do not put fingers and foreign objects into

the dust collection duct.

19) Do not remove the lower guard. If the lower

guard is damaged or missing, return tool to authorized service center for replacement.

20) Do not start the blade when in contact with

workpiece. Wait for blade to reach full speed before beginning cut. Blade for wood material (EY9PW17A)

• Safe Working Practice 1.The maximum speed marked on the tool shall not be exceeded. For the speed range, please refer to Technical Specification. 2.Circular saw blades, the bodies of which are cracked, shall be scrapped. 3.Composite (tipped) circular saw blades, where the tip dimension is reduced to 1 mm, shall be taken out of service. Refer to Figure 1. 4.Use of loose rings or bushes to "make up" bore sizes on circular saw blades is not per- mitted. 5.Repairing is not permitted. 1 mm

Figure 1 Minimum dimension of composite circular saw blade tips.

Material group HW Symbol SymbolMeaning VoltsDirect current

Charging Battery Pack EY9251 Charge the battery pack when the cutting speed becomes too slow for effective cutting. If you have two battery packs, you can use one to continue working while charging the other one. NOTE: When you charge the battery pack for the first time, or after prolonged storage, charge it for about 24 hours to bring the battery 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.

Battery pack To AC outlet Battery charger

3. During charging, the charging lamp will be lit.-

When charging is completed, an internal elec- tronic switch will automatically be triggered to prevent overcharging.

• Charging will not start if the battery pack is warm (for example, immediately after heavy-duty operation). The orange standby lamp will be lit until the battery cools down. Charging will then begin automatically.

4. 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 battery 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 lights up. After several minutes, the charg- ing 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, con- sult 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 charging more than two battery packs consecutively.

• Do not insert your fingers into contact hole, when holding charger or any other occasions. CAUTION: To prevent damage or risk of fire:

• Do not use power source from an engine gen- erator.

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

• Unplug the charger when not in use. Lamp Indications Red Flashing Red Lit Green Flashing quickly Orange Lit Orange Flashing Charger is plugged into the AC outlet. Ready to charge. Now charging Charging is completed. Battery pack is warm. Charging will begin when temperature of battery pack drops. Charging is not possible. Clogged with dust or malfunction of the battery pack.-

Inserting Battery Pack CAUTION:Before inserting battery pack, check that the power switch in the Wood Saw actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.1.To insert the battery pack: (See Fig.2) Slide the battery pack in place at the rear of the wood saw. The battery should snap into place. If the battery is loose, it has not been properly connected.2.To remove the battery pack: Press the two tabs on the sides of the battery pack. Slide the battery pack out of the wood saw body.

Before Using Wood Saw This tool is intended for cutting wood. Refer to the “Accessories” section for a list of blades to be used for the proper applications of this tool. The following precautions must be followed to reduce the risk of injury;•Do not cut stacked materials. Cut one piece at a time.•Do not cut metal.•Cut materials with the wider edge of the shoe over the clamped side of the material.•Do not touch the saw blade with bare hands immediately after cutting; it may be hot and could burn skin.Each time you use the wood saw, you must make sure it is in good operating condition.Use the following checklist:1.Is the blade installed in the correct direction? The arrow on the blade must point in the same direction as the arrow on the upper blade cover.2.Is the blade installed properly? Make sure the hex bolt is tightened securely. (See Fig.13)3.Does the blade look alright? Replace the blade immediately if there are any cracks in it or if any teeth are broken.4.Does the lower guard close properly? WARNINGTo avoid injury, do not use the wood saw if the lower guard does not close quickly over the blade.5.Is the battery pack charged and inserted firmly to the wood saw?6.Is the depth adjustment lever for cutting securely tightened?7.Is the bevel adjusting knob for cutting securely tightened?8.Is the workpiece securely clamped on a saw horse or bench? Using Wood Saw CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury read the Safety Instructions at the front of this manual before using the wood saw. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields.Follow these steps:Hold the wood saw with both hands. (See Fig. 4)Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.1.Line up the sight line on shoe with your cutting line. (See Fig. 3) Alignment with cutting line

• Use the notch as guide to establish cutting posi-tion. Align the notch with cutting line. As the cutting position may differ depending on the blade, do a trial cut beforehand.2.Press the switch lock lever down, then squeeze the power switch to start the motor, and then release the switch lock lever.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 author-ized service center.• Always hold the handle with one hand and the front grip with the other. (See Fig.4) Maintain a firm grip and depress the switch fully.• The blade should not touch the cutting mate-rial 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.4.During cutting, keep your cutting line straight. Move the wood saw forward at a steady speed.-

• To prevent dangerous kickback, keep the shoe of the wood saw flat on the surface of the material being cut.• Never force the saw. Use light and continuous pressure. If the motor starts to feel too warm, stop cutting. Let the wood saw cool down before continuing work. It is always a safe practice to remove the battery pack after use and before storing the wood saw. Cutting depth adjustment
• Remove battery pack.•Loosen the depth adjustment lever by pushing it and adjust the cutting depth.(See Fig.5) Tighten the depth adjustment lever securely by lifting it up towards the motor housing at the desired cutting depth. When material is 10mm (3/8") or less thick, adjust the cutting depth so that the blade protrudes approx. 5mm (3/16") from the bottom of material Bevel cutting adjustment
• Remove battery pack. To adjust the bevel of cut setting, loose the bevel adjusting knob. Turn the bevel adjusting knob counterclockwise.(See Fig.7) Adjust the bevel of cut. To set the bevel of cut at 90 degree, use a trian-gle. To have fine bevel adjustment, use the bevel adjustment screw on the base. (See Fig.8)•Tighten the bevel adjusting knob securely. Dust collection duct
• Remove battery pack.•Hold the dust collection duct and connect the attachment sold on the market. And connect hose of cleaner to attachment.CAUTION:Be careful not to disconnect the hose during operation.Be careful not your feet get caught by hose.When using Wood Saw without attachment and hose, be careful the dust coming out from duct. Rip fence (EY3500B7727) (Available as an optional accessory, not included)Rip fence is convenient for rip cuts and repeated cuts of same width. •Remove battery pack.•Insert rip fence and adjust cutting width. (See Fig.6)•Fasten screw securely to fix rip fence. For Proper Use (Further Detail) WARNING To prevent the risk of serious personal injury:l It is important to use an appropriate device to hold the material being cut properly, and to hold the saw firmly with both hands to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury.• Figure 9 shows proper cutting position. Note that hands are kept away from cutting area.• Make sure bystanders are away from work area and from underneath of workpiece.• When cutting, do not try to hold the material with your hand.Cutting large sheets;Support large sheets. Be sure to set the depth of the cut so that you only cut through the work-piece, not through the supports (See Fig.10).Large sheets sag or bend if they are not correctly supported. If you attempt to cut without leveling and properly supporting the workpiece, the blade will tend to bind, causing kickback(See Fig.11).• Don’t support the material away from the cut. Cutting thin material;Avoid injury or damage caused by cut thin strips material.•Use sharp blades only. Clean and sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback. WARNING To prevent the risk of serious personal injury:

• When making an incomplete cut or cutting is interrupted, or blade is binding or saw is stalling; release the power switch immediately and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop.

• To avoid kickback, never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw back- ward while the blade is in motion. Make sure the blade has come to a complete stop, then remove saw from cut.

• To resume cutting, start wood saw, allow the blade to reach full speed, reenter the cut slowly and resume cutting. 1.Place the wider part of the shoe on the part of the work piece which is solidly supported (See Fig. 9), never on the section that will fall off when the cut is made (See Fig.12).-

Hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control. Working carelessly can cause severe personal injury.2.Make sure the blade stops. Even though your wood saw has an automatic brake, before setting the wood saw down, make sure the blade has come to a complete stop and the lower guard has closed.3.Do not use if anything seems unusual. Remove battery pack immediately. If the wood saw body becomes very hot, or does not work properly, remove the battery pack and do not use. Have it checked by an authorized service center. WARNING To prevent the risk of serious personal injury or fire, do not try to repair the wood saw by yourself. Never disassemble or modify the wood saw body. There are no user-repairable parts inside. 4.NEVER ALLOW THE SAW TO COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR BODY. After completing a cut, do not allow the saw to brush against your leg or side. Since the lower guard is retractable, it could catch on your clothing and expose the blade. Keep clothing away from wood saw. Be aware of the exposed blade sections that exist in both the upper and lower guard areas. WARNING

• Always use safety goggles.• Do not use wood saw near any flammable substance or in an area where flammable substances are used. Fire and burn injury could result.5.Never engage the spindle lock while blade is running, or engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn the switch on when the spindle lock is engaged. Serious damage to your wood saw will result.

WARNING To avoid severe personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the wood saw before starting any maintenance procedure.CAUTION:To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, servicing should be performed by an authorized service center. Always insist on genuine Panasonic replacement parts. Removing Blade CAUTION:The blade will be hot right after cutting. Be sure to let the blade cool down before removing it.Follow these steps: (See Fig.13)1.Remove the battery pack from the wood saw.2.Hold the spindle lock button down. This pre-vents the blade from rotating.3.Use the provided hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt.NOTE:Keep the hex wrench in the storage slot on the wood saw’s body when not using it.4.Remove the hex bolt and outer washer.5.Use the lower guard lift lever to retract (open) the lower guard.6.Carefully remove the blade.7.Clean the wood saw if necessary.CAUTION:Be careful to avoid cutting your hands on the blade.• When disposing of a blade, secure it inside heavy or corrugated paper. This will help pre-vent anyone from being cut by the discarded blade.-

Installing Blade Follow these steps:1.Remove the battery pack from the wood saw.2.Remove any cutting debris from blade area.3.Use the lower guard lift lever to retract (open) the lower guard.4.Install the blade as illustrated. (See Fig.13) Make sure that both the direction arrow on the blade and the direction arrow on the upper blade cover point in the same direction.5.Set the outer washer in place.6.Insert the hex bolt.7.Hold the spindle lock button down. This pre-vents the blade from rotating.8.Tighten the hex bolt securely with the provided hex wrench. Store the hex wrench.NOTE:Keep the hex wrench in the storage slot on the wood saw’s body when not using it.WARNINGFailure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury. For Appropriate use of Battery pack Ni-MH Battery pack (EY9251)• Charge the Ni-MH battery fully before 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 appropri-ate functioning of the battery.• 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 sparks, burns or a fire.• When operating with a Ni-MH battery 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.•Even if you don’t use the Wood saw, charge the battery pack at least once every six months. 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. Cleaning Wood Saw Keep your wood saw clean for good cutting per-formance, and to help keep it safe to use.Follow these steps:1.Remove the battery pack from the wood saw.2.Wipe the wood saw with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use a wet cloth or cleaning liquids. They could damage the wood saw’s finish.3.Be sure to rub off any oil or grease which could make the wood saw slippery or hard to handle.4.Remove the blade and brush off any dust.CAUTION:To avoid injury or damage to the unit, never immerse any part of the tool in a liquid.

• The use of any accessories not specified in this manual may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury. Use recommended acces-sories only.•Use of a blade on material that is thicker or thinner than that recommended for that blade will result in a rough cut, and could increase the risk of “kickback” or other injury.Blade for wood material•EY9PW17A For cutting wood in generalRip Fence (Optional accessory)•EY3500B7727 For convenience of rip cuts and repeated cut of same widthBattery Pack•EY9251Battery Charger•EY0110-

32 mm (1-9/32") Dimensions (L × W × H) 375 × 200 × 264 mm (14-3/4" × 7-7/8" × 10-13/32") Cutting angle adjustment 0 - 50° Weight (with battery pack) 4 kg (8.82 lbs) Battery Pack (EY9251) Storage Battery Ni-MH Battery Voltage 18 V DC (1.2 V × 15 cells) Battery Charger (EY0110) Model EY0110 Electrical rating See the rating plate on the bottom of the charger. Weight 0.78 kg (1.72 lbs) Charging time 65 minutes (EY9251) NOTE:

• Do not charge “Y” type Ni-Cd battery packs.

• For applicable battery packs to this charger, see the label on the charger or the latest general catalog.-

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 UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE

ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP 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:NeutralBrown: LiveAs 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 re- place the fuse and fuse cover if it is remov-able.Fuse CoverThis apparatus was produced to BS800.-

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