EY45A1 - Saw PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EY45A1 PANASONIC

(7) (8) (9) (1) (10) (11) (6) (5) (12) (13) (4) (2) (3)-3- (1) Power switch Netzschalter Interrupteur d’alimentation Interruttore di accensione Hoofdschakelaar Interruptor de alimentación Afbryder Strömbrytare Strømbryter Käyttökytkin (2) Switch lock lever Schalterverriegelungshebel Levier de verrouillage d’interrupteur Levetta di blocco interruttore Schakelaarblokkeertoets Palanca de bloqueo del interruptor Låsehåndtag Strömbrytarspärr Låsespake for bryteren Käyttökytkimen lukitusvipu (3) Battery low warning lamp Akkuladungs-Warnlampe Témoin d’avertissement de batterie basse Spia avvertenza batteria scarica Waarschuwingslampje voor lage accuspanning Luz de aviso de baja carga de batería Advarselslampes batterieffekt lav Varningslampa för svagt batteri Varsellampe for at batteriet er for lavt Alhaisen akkujännitteen varoituslamppu (4) Overheat warning lamp (battery) Überhitzungs-Warnlampe (Akku) Témoin d’avertissement de surchauffe (batterie) Spia avvertenza surriscaldamento (batteria) Oververhitting-waarschuwingslampje (accu) Luz de advertencia de sobrecalentamiento (batería) Advarselslamp til overophedning (batteri) Varningslampa för överhettning (batteri) Varsellampe for overoppheting (batteri) Ylikuumenemisen varoituslamppu (akku) (5) Front cover Vordere Abdeckung Couvercle avant Coperchio frontale Voorste afdekking Tapa frontal Frontdæksel Främre lucka Frontdeksel Suojakansi (6) Protective shoe Sicherheitsbacke Sabot de protection Protezione Beschermende schoen zapata protectora Beskyttende sko Skyddssko Beskyttelsessko Suojakenkä (7) Blade clamp bracket Sägeblatthalterung Support de blocage de lame Staffa a morsetto lama Zaagbladklemsteun Soporte de abrazadera de cuchilla Savbladsholder Sågbladshållare Bladklemmebrakett Avaimeton terän kiinnitys (8) Locking sleeve Verriegelungsmuffe Manchon de verrouillage Manicotto di bloccaggio Vergrendelingshuls casquillo de cierre Låsebøsning Låshylsa Låsehylse Lukitusholkki (9) Metal blade Metallsägeblatt Lame à métal Lama per metallo Metaalzaagblad Cuchilla de metal Metalsavblad Metallsågblad Metallblad Metalliterä (10) Battery pack Akku Batterie autonome Pacco batteria Accu Batería Batteripakning Batteri Batteripakke Akku (11) Battery charger Ladegerät Chargeur de batterie Caricabatterie Acculader Cargador de batería Batterioplader Batteriladdare Batterilader Akkulaturi (12) Battery pack cover Akkuabdeckung Couvercle de la batterie autonome Coperchio batterie Accudeksel Cubierta de la batería Akkuafdækning Batteriskydd Batteripakkedeksel Akun liitinsuoja (13) Wood blade Holzsägeblatt Lame à bois Lama per legno Houtzaagblad Cuchilla de madera Træsavblad Träsågblad Treblad Puuterä-4- Terminals Anschlüsse Bornes Terminali Aansluitpunten Terminales Terminaler Poler Ender Liittimet Pack cover Akkuabdeckung Couvercle de la batterie autonome Coperchio pacco Accudeksel Cubierta de batería Pakningsdæksel Batteriskydd Pakkedeksel Akkukotelon kansi label Schild rouge rossa label rojo etikette dekal etikett merkki Recommendations for use / Gebrauchsempfehlungen / Recommandations concernant l’utilisation / Precauzioni d’uso / Aanbevelingen voor gebruik / Recomendaciones par el uso / Anbefalinger for brugen / Rekommendationer för användning / Anbefalt bruk / Käyttösuositukset Be sure to use the Pack cover

• When the battery pack is not being used, store the battery in a way that foreign substances such as dust and water etc. do not contaminate the terminals. Be sure to attach the battery pack cover to protect the battery terminals.• When charging the battery pack, confirm that the terminals on the battery charger are free of foreign substances such as dust and water etc. Clean the terminals before charging the battery pack if any foreign substances are found on the terminals.The life of the battery pack terminals may be affected by foreign substances such as dust and water etc. during operation. CAUTION: To protect the motor or battery, be sure to note the following when carrying out this operation.
• If the motor or battery becomes hot, the protection function will be activated and the motor or battery will stop operating.The overheat warning lamp on the control panel illuminates or flashes when this feature is active. For safe use

• The battery pack is designed to be installed by proceeding two steps for safety. Make sure the battery pack is installed properly to the main body before use.• If the battery pack is not inserted firmly when the switch is switched on, the overheat warning lamp and the battery low warning lamp will flash to indicate that safe operation is not possible, and the bit will not rotate normally. Insert the battery pack into the body of the tool until the red label disappears. Unbedingt die Akkuschutzkappe verwenden

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.

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

and blade. Keep your insulated gripping surfaces. If both hands are holding the tool, they cannot be cut by the blade.

4) 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.

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.

Revolutions or reciprocations per minutes

Electrical capacity of battery pack To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand instruction manual. For indoor use only.

• Do not use other than the Panason- ic battery packs that are designed for use with this rechargeable tool.

• Panasonic is not responsible for any damage or accident caused by the use of the recycled battery pack and the counterfeit battery pack.

• Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire, or expose it to excessive heat.

• Do not drive the likes of nails into the battery pack, subject it to shocks, dis- mantle it, or attempt to modify it.

• Do not allow metal objects to touch the battery pack terminals.

• Do not carry or store the battery pack in the same container as nails or simi- lar metal objects.

• Do not charge the battery pack in a high-temperature location, such as next to a fire or in direct sunlight. Oth- erwise, the battery may overheat, catch fire, or explode.

• Never use other than the dedicated charger to charge the battery pack. Otherwise, the battery may leak, over- heat, or explode.

• After removing the battery pack from the tool or the charger, always reattach the pack cover. Otherwise, the battery contacts could be shorted, leading to a risk of fire.

• When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorat- ed, Replace It with a New One. Con- tinued use of a damaged battery pack may result in heat generation, ignition or battery rupture.

To reduce the risk of injury, always re- move battery pack before changing the blade. Inspection before use

• Has the correct jigsaw blade been at- tached for the object to be cut?

• Has the correct stem shape and thick- ness of the blade been mounted?

• Check if the blade is fixed securely?

• Check if the blade is cracked or broken.

• Check that there are no foreign ob- jects in the object to be cut. Attaching and removing the reciprocating saw blade CAUTION Be sure to remove the battery pack before performing the blade replacement proce- dure, which includes preparation, inspec- tion, and replacement steps. Failure to do so may result in an accident in which tool operation is triggered inadvert- ently.

1. Rotate the locking sleeve.

2. Insert the reciprocating saw blade while

holding the locking sleeve in the rotated position. The blade can be attached facing up or down as appropriate for the type of work being performed.-10-

3. Let go of the locking sleeve.

• An integrated spring will return the sleeve to its position automatically, locking the reciprocating saw blade in place.

• Grip the back of the reciprocating saw blade and pull it two or three times to verify that it is securely attached.

• Check that the temperature of the blade has dropped sufficiently, and then remove the blade. Attaching or Removing Battery Pack

1. To connect the battery pack:

Line up the alignment marks and attach the battery pack.

• Slide the battery pack until it locks in- to position.

2. To remove the battery pack:

Pull the button from the front to release the battery pack. Button

1. Push the switch lock lever down, pull

• The switch lock can be disengaged by pushing in the off-lock switch from ei- ther side.

• The speed increases with the amount of depression of the power switch.

2. Once cutting is finished, release the

3. Check that the temperature of the

blade has dropped suffi ciently, and then remove the blade. When operating the tool by pulling the trigger, there may be a momentary lag before rotation starts. This does not signal a malfunction.

• This lag occurs as the tool’s circuit- ry starts up when the trigger is pulled for the first time after installing a new battery pack or after the tool has not been used for at least 1 minute. Ro- tation will start without any lag during second and subsequent operations.-11- Switch lock A switch lock prevents the motor from starting if the switch is pulled inadvert- ently. Normally, the lock is engaged.

• To disengage the lock, press the off-lock switch. (The switch can be pressed on either side of the tool.)

• While you are on the switch, the tool will continue to operate even if you re- move your fingers from the off-lock switch. Fine-tuning the tool speed with the switch The tool speed varies continuously de- pending on how far the switch is pulled back. When starting to make a cut, pull back on the switch lightly to start cutting gradually. When the switch is released, the brake will engage so that the tool stops immediately. Cutting NOTE:

• Hold the protective shoe against the material being cut, taking care to align the reciprocating saw blade with the desired cut position, and pull the switch.

• The blade may vibrate occasionally, which is a normal phenomenon.

• If cuttings accumulate on the une- ven surfaces near where the recipro- cating saw blade is attached, clean them off before resuming work.

• Once the tool has started, it will con- tinue to operate even if you remove your fingers from the off-lock switch.

• Check that there are no obstacles to cut underneath workpiece.

• Check that there are no objects such as nails in the material to be cut. If the blade comes into contact with any such objects during cutting, a strong reaction force will be generat- ed and severe injury may occur.

• Do not place your hand on the ob- ject in the direction cutting is to take place. If this is not observed, there is a risk of injury.

• Do not touch the jigsaw blade imme- diately after cutting. If this is not ob- served, burns may occur. Holding the tool and pushing on it Hold the tool securely with both hands. There is no need to exert excessive force on the tool while operating it. Ex- ercise caution as applying excessive force to the tool in a prying or pushing motion may damage the tool. When cutting in a small arc, a lower feed speed will result. Attempting to move the saw too quick- ly may damage the reciprocating saw blade. WARNING

• Do not remove the front cover. Always hold the tool with your hand on top of the front cover.

• After pausing or completing work, al- ways turn off the switch and remove the battery pack from the tool. When choosing a reciprocating saw blade, select a blade that protrudes sufficiently far from the protective shoe beyond the material being cut after the stroke length (28 mm) has been sub- tracted (Fig1). 28mm Fig1 Attempting to cut a pipe, piece of lum- ber, or other material that exceeds the reciprocating saw blade’s cutting ca- pacity may cause the tip of the blade to strike the inside of the pipe or the piece of lumber, damaging the blade (Fig2). Fig2-12- CAUTION

• Keep the protective shoe in contact with the material being cut while op- erating the tool.

• Failure to do so may cause the re- ciprocating saw blade to be dam- aged due to the resulting vibrations.

• When cutting in a small arc, a lower feed speed will result. Control Panel (1) (2) (1) Battery low warning lamp Off (normal operation) Flashing (No charge) Battery protection feature active Excessive (complete) discharging of lithium ion batteries shortens their service life dramatically. The tool includes a battery protection feature designed to prevent excessive discharging of the battery pack.

• The battery protection feature acti- vates immediately before the battery loses its charge, causing the battery low warning lamp to flash.

• If you notice the battery low warning lamp flashing, charge the battery pack immediately.

• If it is started with too little battery power remaining, the tool may stop operating without the battery low warning lamp flashing first. This in- dicates that there is too little battery power remaining to use the tool, and the battery pack should be charged before further use.

• If the tool is subject to a sudden load during use that causes the motor to lock up, the overdischarge prevention sensor may be triggered, and the bat- tery low warning lamp may flash. The lamp will stop flashing once you ad- dress the cause of the motor’s locking up and cycle the trigger. (2) Overheat warning lamp Off (normal operation) Flashing: Overheat Indicates operation has been halted due to battery overheating. To protect the motor or battery, be sure to note the following when carrying out this operation.

• If the motor or battery becomes hot, the protection function will be acti- vated and the motor or battery will stop operating. The overheat warning lamp on the control panel illuminates or flashes when this feature is active.

• If the overheating protection feature activates, allow the tool to cool thor- oughly (at least 30 minutes). The tool is ready for use when the overheat warning lamp goes out.

• Avoid using the tool in a way that causes the overheating protection fea- ture to activate repeatedly.

• If the tool is operated continuously un- der high-load conditions or if it is used in hot-temperature conditions (such as during summer), the overheating pro- tection feature may activate frequently.

• If the tool is used in cold-temperature conditions (such as during winter) or if it is frequently stopped during use, the overheating protection feature may not activate.

• The performance of the EY9L42 de- teriorates significantly at and below 10°C due to work conditions and oth- er factors.-13-

• The ambient temperature range is be- tween 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). If the battery pack is used when the bat- tery temperature is below 0°C (32°F), the tool may fail to function properly.

• When charging a cool battery pack (below 0°C (32°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. [Battery Pack] For Appropriate Use of Battery pack Li-ion Battery pack

• For optimum battery life, store the Li-ion battery pack following use without charging it.

• When charging the battery pack, confirm that the terminals on the bat- tery charger are free of foreign sub- stances such as dust and water etc. Clean the terminals before charging the battery pack if any foreign sub- stances are found on the terminals. The life of the battery pack termi- nals may be affected by foreign sub- stances such as dust and water etc. during operation.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal ob- jects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small met- al objects that can make a connec- tion from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals togeth- er may cause sparks, burns or a fire.

• When operating the battery pack, make sure the work place is well ventilated.

• When the battery pack is removed from the main body of the tool, re- place the battery pack cover imme- diately in order to prevent dust or dirt from contaminating the battery terminals and causing a short circuit. Battery Pack Life The rechargeable batteries have a limited life. If the operation time becomes extremely short after recharging, replace the battery pack with a new one. Battery Recycling ATTENTION: For environmental protection and recycling of materials, be sure that it is disposed of at an offi cially assigned location, if there is one in your country. [Battery Charger] Charging Cautions

• If the temperature of the battery pack falls approximately below −10°C (14°F), charging will automatically stop to prevent degradation of the battery.

• The ambient temperature range is be- tween 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.

• When charging a cool battery pack (below 0°C (32°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.

• Cool down the charger when charg- ing more than two battery packs con- secutively.

• Do not insert your fingers into contact hole, when holding charger or any other occasions. To prevent the risk of fi re or damage to the battery charger.

• Do not use power source from an engine generator.

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

• Unplug the charger when not in use.-14- Li-ion Battery Pack NOTE: Your battery pack is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery before use. Battery charger

1. Plug the charger into the AC outlet.

2. Insert the battery pack firmly into the

1. Line up the alignment marks and

place the battery onto the dock on the charger.

2. Slide forward in the direction of the

arrow. Alignment marks

3. During charging, the charging lamp will

be lit. When charging is completed, an internal electronic switch will automatically be triggered to prevent overcharging.

• Charging will not start if the battery pack is warm (for example, immediate- ly after heavy-duty operation). The or- ange standby lamp will be flashing un- til the battery cools down. Charging will then begin automatically.

4. The charge lamp (green) will flash

slowly once the battery is approximately 80% charged.

5. When charging is completed, the

charging lamp in green color will turn off.

6. If the temperature of the battery pack

is 0°C or less, charging takes longer to fully charge the battery pack than the standard charging time. Even when the battery is fully charged, it will have approximately 50% of the power of a fully charged battery at normal operating temperature.

7. Consult an authorized dealer if the

charging lamp (green) does not turn off.

8. If a fully charged battery pack is inserted

into the charger again, the charging lamp lights up. After several minutes, the charging lamp in green color will turn off. Battery pack release button

Remove the battery pack while the battery pack release button is held up.-15- LAMP INDICATIONS Charging is completed. (Full charge.) Battery is approximately 80% charged. Now charging. Charger is plugged into the AC outlet. Ready to charge. Charging Status Lamp. Left: green Right: orange will be displayed. Battery pack is cool. The battery pack is being charged slowly to reduce the load on the battery. Battery pack is warm. Charging will begin when temperature of battery pack drops. If the temperature of the battery pack is -10° or less, the charging status lamp (orange) will also start flashing . Charging will begin when the temperature of the battery pack goes up" Charging is not possible. Clogged with dust or malfunction of the bat- tery pack. Turn off Lit Flashing (Green) (Orange) Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.-16- For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union] These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

• Use only a dry, soft cloth for wiping the unit. Do not use a damp cloth, thinner, ben- zine, or other volatile solvents for cleaning.

• In the event that the inside of the tool or battery pack is exposed to water, drain and allow to dry as soon as possible. Carefully remove any dust or iron filings that collect inside the tool. If you experience any problems operating the tool, consult with a re- pair shop.

• The use of any accessories not specified in this manual may result in fire,electric shock, or personal injury. Use recommended accessories only.

• To prevent the risk of injury, only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.-17-

This appliance is supplied with a mould- ed three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rat- ing of 5 amp and that it is approved by AS- TA 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 refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is ob- tained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UN-

AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS

A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL

SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS IN- SERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified 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 terminals 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 terminal 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.