Panasonic EY3531 Cordless Saw User Manual

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Wood Saw
Operating Instructions
Model No : EY3531
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Wood
Saw. The powerful cutting action of this
Saw, combined with the convenience of its
recha battery pack, provides you with
reat wood cutting performance. This Wood
w is only to be used for cutting wood and
plastic material.
DANGER
eThis 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 manuat and the cautionary
markings on the tool carefully, and
obey all of the safety instructions and
additional safety instructions to avoid
such injury.
WARNING
eTo avoid injury, never insert your finger
or any other object into any opening of
the wood saw.
How to Use This Manual
e 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
recautions conceming the Wood Saw.
Please keep this manual for further
reference. It contains important safety
Information that you must follow to use the
Wood Saw safely.
e 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 potantially 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 an imminent hazard
which will result in serious injury or death
if not avoided.
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GENERAL SAFETY
RULES-FOR ALL
BATTERY
OPERATED TOOLS
WARNING!
e READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
1) Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2) Do not operate power tools in explosive
such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
3) Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control,
Make sure that no one is beneath, or on the
other side of the area where you are working.
Electrical Safety
4) A battery operated tool with integral
batteries or a separate battery pack
must be recharged only with the speck -
fied charger for the battery.
A charger that may be suitable for one type
of battery may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery.
Use battery operated tool only with
specifically designated battery pack.
Use of any other batteries may create a risk
of fire.
Personal Safety
6) Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication.
A monent of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
Dreas properiy. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
5)
7)
8) Avold accidental starting. Be sure switch
is In the locked or off position before
inserting battery pack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch
or inserting the battery pack Into a tool with
the switch on invites accidents.
9) Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool on.
A wrench or a key that is left attached to a
rotating part of the too! may result in personal
injury.
10)Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at ail times.
Proper footing and balance enable batter
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
11)Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.
Tool use and care
12)Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body
is unstable and may lead to loss of control and
serious bodily injury.
13)Do not force tool. Use the correct too!
for your application.
The correct tool wili do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it is designed.
14)Do not use tool if switch dose not turn
it on or off.
À tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
15)Disconnect battery pack from tool or
place the switch in the locked or off
position before making any adjustments,
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
16)Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the hands ot untrained users.
17)When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects like:
paper clips, coins, keys, nalls, screws,
or other smail metal objects that can
make à connection from one terminal to
another.
Shorting the battery tesminals together may
cause sparks, bums or a fire.
18)Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained tools with sham cutting edge
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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19)Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts,and any
other condition that may affect the tool's
operations. If damaged , have the tool
serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools,
20)Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer
for your model,
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool
may create a risk of injury when used on
another tool,
Service
21)Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel may result in à risk of injury.
22)When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
DANGER!
1) Keep hands away from cutting area
and 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.
Keep your body positioned to either
side of the saw blade,but not in line
with the saw blade. KICKBACK could
cause the saw to jump backwards.
(See KICKBACK)
Do not reach underneath the work.
The guard can not protect you from the
blade below the work.
2) Check lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate saw
if lower guard doses 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 fraely and
does not touch the blade or any other
part in all angles and depths of cut.
3) Check the operation and condition 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
buildup of debris.
Lower guard should be retracted
manually only for special cuts such as
“Pocket Cuts” and “Compound Cuts”.
Raise tower guard by Lower Guard Lift
Lever. As soon as blade enters the
material, lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should
operate automatically. |
Always observe that the lower guard ls
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.
NEVER hold piece being cut in your
hands or across your leg. it is important to
support the work properly to minimize body
exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
Hold tool by insulated gripping sufaces
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.
When ripping always use a rip fence or
straight edge guide. This improves the
accuracy of cut and reduces the chance for
blade bindng.
Always use blade with correct size and
shape (diamond vs. round) arbor holes.
Blades that do not match the mounting
hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,
causing loss of control.
10)Never use damaged or Incorrect blade
washers or bolts. The blade washers and
bolt were specially designed for your saw, for
optimum performance and safety of operation,
11)Cause and Operator Prevention of
Kicidback: 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
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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 resuit of tool
misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures
or conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below:
12)Maintain a firm grip on the saw and
position your body and arm in a way
that allows you to resist KICKBACK
forces. KICKBACK forces can be controlled
by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
13) When blade ls 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.
14) When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
center the saw biade in the lœrf and check
that 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.
15)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.
16)Do not use dull or damaged blade.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive
friction, blade binding, and KICKBACK.
17)Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before
making cut.lf blade adjustment shifts while
cutting, it will cause binding and KICKBACK.
18)Use extra caution when making a
“Pocket Cut” Into existing walls or
other blind areas. The protruding blade
may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK,
or a live wire could cause electric shock.
19)The risk of kickback increases as the
battery pack discharges.
20)Be sure to inspect material. Avoid cutting
Бойз, nails or other different material.
21)Be careful not to drop Wood Saw.
22)Never swing Wood Saw.
23)Never cover the ventilation slots, and
keep them free from dust or other material.
24)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.
25)Never wear knitted
26)Be sure no one is below when using
Wood Saw in high locations.
27)Do not touch the blade immediately after
operation. it may be hot and could burn
your skin.
FOR BATTERY CHARGER
& BATTERY PACK
SAVE THESE IN-
STRUCTIONS -т.
manual contains important safety and operat-
ing instructions for battery charger EY 0230.
1) Before using battery charger, read ali
instructions and cautionary markings on
(1) battery charger, (2) battery pack.
2) CAUTION -7o reduce the risk of
injury, charge only Battery Pack EY9001,
E Y9080, EY9065, EY9006, EY9OB6, EY91O1,
EY9180, EY9182, EY9106, EY9107, EY9136,
EY9230, EY9200, EY9108.
Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal! injury and damage.
3) Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
4) To reduce risk of damaging the electric
plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger,
5) Make sure cord is located so that it will not
be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
6) An extension cord should not be used
unless absolutely necessary.
Use of improper extension cord could
result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If
extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. that pins on plug of extension cord are
the same number, size and shape as
those of piug on charger.
b. that extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition.
¢. that wire size is large enough for
ampere rating of charger as specified
below,
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE OF
EXTENSION CORDS FOR
BATTERY CHARGERS
AC input Rating. Amperes AWG Size of Cord
"Equal fo or Butless Length of Cord, Feat
greater than than 25 50 100 150
0 2 18 18 18 16
7) Do not operate charger with damaged
cord or plug —take it to a qualitied ser-
viceman.
8) Do not operate charger if it has received
a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way, take it to a qualified
serviceman.
9) Do not disassemble charger; take it to a
qualified serviceman when service or
repair is required. incorrect reassembly
may result in a risk of electric shock or
fire.
10) To reduce the risk of electric shock,
unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cieaning.
11) The charger and battery pack are
specifically designed to work together.
Do not attempt to charge any other
cordless tool or battery pack with this
charger.
12) Do not attempt to charge the battery pack
with any other charger. .
13) Do not attempt to disassemble the battery
pack housing.
14) Do not store the tool and battery pack in
locations where the temperature may
reach or exceed 122°F (50°C) (such a
metal tool shed, or a car in the summer),
which can lead to deterioration of the
storage battery.
15) Do not charge battery pack when the
temperature is BELOW 32°F (0°C) or
ABOVE 104°F (40°C).
16) Do not incinerate the battery pack. It can
explode in a fire.
17) Avoid dangerous environment. Do not use
charger in damp or wet locations. Do not
hold the plug with a wet hand.
18) The charger is designed to operate on
standard household 120V AC electrical
power only.
Do not attempt to use it on any other
voltage! Before connecting the charger to
a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.),
be sure the voltage supplied is standard
120 volt AC.
DO NOT PLUG THE CHARGER into a
power source greater than that specified
for the charger. This can result in dam-
age to the charger and is a potential fire
hazard.
Do not use a generator as a power
source.
19) Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger by
cord or yank it to disconnect from outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
20) Charge the battery pack in a well ventilated
place, do not cover the charger and battery
pack with a cloth, etc., while charging.
21) Use of an attachment not recommended
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons.
22) Do not short the battery pack. if you keep
a battery pack in a tool box, for example,
it could be shorted by touching any metal
objects in the box. Store in a dry location.
Do not allow the battery pack to become
wet with any liquid. A battery short can
cause a large current fiow, overheating
and bums.
23) Use only a dry, soft cloth for cleaning the
charger. Do not use a damp cloth, thin-
ner, banzine, or other volatile solvents for
cleaning.
24) NOTE: If the supply cord of this appliance
is damaged, have it serviced by a qualified
sorvicer.
25) TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, THIS APPLIANCE HAS A
POLARIZED PLUG {ONE BLADE IS
WIDER THAN THE OTHER).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
Parts and Controls
O (as an accessory)
Setting Up
Charging Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack when the cutting
speed bacomas too slow for effective cutting.
IF you have two battery packs, you can use
One to continue working while charging the
other ons.
Note: When you charge the batte
for the first time, or after prolobged
storage, charge it for About, 54
hours to bring the bafteries up to
full capacity.
EYO230
1. Plug the charger into the AC outlet.
Note: ol | nseried | the AC Vo
s inserted Into r
pte but this is not a problem ir
terms of safety.
2. Insert the battery pack firmly into the
charger.
Battery '
@
Battery
charger
3. During charging, the charging tamp will
When charging is completed, an inter-
nal electronic switch will automatically
be triggered to prevent overcharging.
Cande will not start if the battery
warm (for example, immedi-
Gil after heavy-duty operation).
range standby lamp will be lit
Mix the be battery cools down. Charging
will then begin automatically.
4 Mao o fan ino rapid. O
5. м еп on the battery pack has not been
ore Sathish the charging lamp
protec-
tive caries recive charging takes
longer to fully cha Fone battery Max
than the standard charging time.
charging time is approx. 90 minutes).
- If a fully charged battery pack is
inserted into the charger again, the
charging lamp may ie up. After
several minutes, the charging lamp
Fa
1
may flash quickly to indicate the charg-
ing is completed.
6. if the charging lamp does not light imme-
diately after the charger is plugged in, or
if after the standard charging time the
lamp does not go off, consult an autho-
rized dealer.
Note: «+ When a cold battery (of about
5°С or less) is to be charged in a
warm room, leave the battery in
the room for at least one hour
and charge it when it has
warmed up to room temperature.
(Failing to do so may result in
less than a full charge.
* 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: + Do not use power source
from an engine generator.
* Do not cover vent holes
on the charger and the
battery pack.
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Lamp indication
a N
| Charger is plugged into a wall outlet. Ready
CGE) GENES GEES —— & to charge.
ar
Now charging
oe eco, а Charging is completed
Go Gum —e» ) Protective charging
— Battery pack ls warm. Charging will begin
el Lt when temperature of battery pack drops.
o es cms XxX) er ormaltuncion of the barrer pack.
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Inserting Battery Pack Operation
CAUTION Before Using Wood Saw
Before Inserting the battery pack, check
that the power switch in the Wood Saw
actuates property and retums to the “OFF”
position when released.
1. To insert the battery pack:
Side 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.
Each time you use the Wood Saw, [ou
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?
Mo Burn Ihe PX al в securely lightened.
3, Doce te bate took al right?
Replace the blade immediately If there are
any cracks in it or if any teeth are broken.
4. Does the lower blade guard close property?
WARNING
* To avoid injury, do not use the Wood
Saw if the lower blade guard does not
close quickly over the blade.
Fig. 3
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.
5.1s the battery pack charged and inserted
firmly to the Wood Saw?
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Using Wood Saw
CAUTION
Read the “General and Specific Safety
Rules” at the front of this manual
before using Wood Saw.
CAUTION
Wood Saw has no provision to lock the
switch in the "ON" position, and you must
not attempt to secure it in the “ON” position.
Follow these steps:
Hold Wood Saw wih bath Hands, as shown
in Fig. 4.
Do not attempt to remove cut material when
blade is moving.
1.Line up the center of the notch with your
с line
2. Press the switch lock lever down, then
squeeze the power switch to start the motor.
3. Start cutting when the blade reaches full
4, During cutting, keep your cutting line
straight. Move Wood Saw forward at a
steady speed.
WARNING
To prevent dangerous kickback, keep the
base of the Wood Saw flat on the surface
of the material being cut.
Switch lock
lever
CAUTION
e Check that the switch lock lever works.
If power switch can be activated without
depressing the switch lock lever, discon-
tinue use immediately, Take the tool to an
authorized service center.
e Always hold the handle with one hand
and the front grip with the other. (See
Fig. 4, page 12) Maintain a firm grip and
deprees the switch fully.
e The blade should not touch the cutting
material before you start the motor. Wait
until the blade reaches full speed before
starting a cut.
e Never force Wood Saw. Use light and
continuous pressure.
5.lf the motor starts to feel too warm, stop
cutting. Let Wood Saw cool down before
continuing work.
6.lt Is always a safe practice to remove the
battery pack after use and before storing
the wood saw.
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Cutting depth adjustment
Loosen the depth adjustment wing nut
and adjust the cutting depth.
Tighten the depth adjustment wing nut
securely at the desired cutting depth.
Approx. Smm
When material ls 10mm (3/8) or less
thick, adjust the cutting depth so that
the blade protrudes approx. Smm
(3/187) from the bottom of material. J
Fig. 5
Cutting angle adjustment
e Loosen the angle adjustment wing nut
and adjust the cutting angle.
Tighten the angle adjustment wing nut
securely at the desired cutting angle.
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Alignment with cutting line
e Use the notch as a guide to establish
cutting position.Align the notch with cutting
ine
As ‘the cutting position may differ
depending on the blade, do a trial cut
beforehand.
Rip fence (EY3500B7727)
(Available as an accessory, not included)
e Rip fence is convenient for rip cuts and
| repeated cuts of uniform width.
Adjust rip fence as shown.
@ Adjust
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For Proper Use (Further Detail)
WARNING
1.11 is important to use an appropriate
device to hold the material being cut
property, and to hold the cutter firmly with
both hands to prevent loss of control
which could cause personal injury.
e Figure 9 shows proper cutting position.
e Note that hands are kept away trom
cutting area.
e When cutting, do not try to hold the
material with your hand.
Fig. 9
WARNING
2. Support large pieces of material, near
the cut. Be sure to support large pieces
of material properly to minimize the risk
of blade pinching and kickback.
| Usa sharp blades only. Clean and
sharp blades minimize stalling and
kickback.
3. Don't support the material away from the cut.
Proper Support of Material
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WARNING
When making an incomplete cut or cutting is interrupted, or blade is binding or Wood
Saw is stalling; release the trigger immadiately and hold Wood Saw motionless in the
material until the blade comes to a complete stop. To avoid kickback, never attempt to
remove Wood Saw from the work or pull the cutter backward while the blade is in
motion. Make sure the blade has come to a complete stop, then remove cutter from cut.
To resume cutting, start Wood Saw, allow the blade to reach full speed, reenter the cut
slowly and resume cutting.
4. Place the wider part of Wood Saw base on the part of the work piece which is solidly
supported (Fig. 12), never on the section that will tall off when the cut is made (Fig. 13).
RIGHT WRONG
Fig. 12 Fig. 13
«Hold Wood Saw firmly to prevent loss of control. Working carelessly can cause severe
personal injury.
5. Make sure the blade stops.
Even though your Wood Saw has an automatic brake, before setting Wood Saw down, make
sure the blade has come to a complete stop and the lower blade guard has closed.
6. Do not use if anything seems unusual. Remove battery pack immediately.
«if Wood Saw body becomes very hot, or does not work property, remove the battery pack and
discontinue use of Wood Saw. Have it checked by an authorized service center.
WARNING
Do not try to repair Wood Saw yourself. Never disassemble or modify Wood Saw body. There
are no user-repairable parts inside.
7. NEVER ALLOW WOOD SAW TO COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR BODY.
« After completing a cut, do not allow Wood 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.
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WARNING
Always use safety goggles.
Do not use Wood Saw near any flammable substances or in an area where flammable sub-
stances are used. Fire and bum injury could result.
8. Never engage the shaft lock while blade is running, or engage in an effort to stop the tool.
Never tum the switch on when the shaft lock is engaged. Serious damage to your Wood Saw
will result.
Maintenance
WARNING
+ To avoid severe personal injury, always
remove the battery pack from Wood Saw
betore starting any maintenance procedure.
e Replace blade when performance is
reduced. Carbide blades cannot be
resharpened. A resharpened blade will
not perform properly and its use could
cause injury, including injury from kick-
back.
Follow these steps:
1. Remove the battery pack from Wood Saw.
2.Hold the shaft lock button down.This
prevents the blade from rotating.
3. Use the provided hex wrench to loosen the
hex bolt.
NOTE
Koop the hex wrench in the storage slot on
CAUTION
To assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, servicing should be performed
by an authorized service center. Always insist
on genuine Panasonic replacement parts.
the Wood Saw's body when not using It
4. Remove the hex bolt and cuter washer.
5.Use the lower guard lift lever to retract
(open) the lower guard.
8. Carefully remove the blade.
7.Clean the wood saw if necessary.
CAUTION
Be careful to avoid cutting your hands on
the blade.
Removing Blade
CAUTION
The blade will be hot right after cutting. Be
sure to let the blade cool down before
removing it.
es When disposing of a blade, secure It -
inside heavy or corrugated paper. This
will help prevent anyone from being cut
by the discarded biade.
Fig. 14
Installing Blade
Follow these steps:
1. Remove the battery pack from Wood Saw.
2. Remove any cutting debris from blade area.
Cleaning Wood Saw
Keep your Wood Saw clean for good cutting
performance and to help keep it safe to use.
Follow these steps:
3.Use the lower guard lift lever to retract” 1 Remove the battery pack from Wood Saw.
(open) the lower guard.
4.1nstall the blade as illustrated in Fig. 14
(page 17). 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 shaft lock button down. This
prevents the blade from rotating.
8. Tighten the hex bolt securely with the
provided hex wrench. Store the hex wrench.
2.Wipe 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. Ba sure to rub off any oil or grease which
could make Wood Saw slippary 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.
CAUTION
Keep the hex wrench in the storage slot on
the Wood Saw's body when not using it.
Accessories
WARNING
Failure to follow these instruction can result
in severe personal injury.
For Appropriate use of
Battery pack
Ni-MH Battery pack (EY9230)
* Charge the Ni-MH battery fully before storage
in order to ensure a longer service lite.
* The ambient temperature range is between
0°C and 40°C.
If the battery pack is used when the battery
temperature is below 0°C, the tocol may fail to
function properly. In that, charge the battery
until charging is completed for appropriate
functioning of the battery.
Battery Pack Life
The rechargeable batteries have a limited ie. If the
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.
WARNING
e The use of any accessories not specified
in this manual may result in fire: electric
ehock, or personal injury. Use recommended
accessones oniy.
Blade for Wood material
+s EYOPW13A
For cutting wood in general
Blade for thin wood material
«EYIPW13B
For cutting plywood that clean cutting edge
is required
Recommended thickness of material up to
12mm
Blade for plastic
=EY9PP13B
For cutting plastic
Recommended thickness of material acrylic
and vinyl chloride plates:
2.0mm-5.0mm {5/64°-3/16")
corrugated plates, pipes:
0.8mm-5.0mm (1/32°-3/16")
NOTE
Even if you don't use Wood Saw, charge
the battery pack at least once every six
months.
WARNING
e 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 “kick back” or other Injury.
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Specifications
Wood Saw (EY3531)
Motor voltage 15.8 V DC
Blade Speed 3100/min (rpm) O°
Blade Size
Outside diameter 135mm, (5-5/167)
Arbor size 20mm, (25/32)
Maximum cutting depth
3-48mm, (1/8”-1-13/165 ($ 135mm blade)
X 45° angle cutting.-30mm, (1-3/187)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
365 x 198 x 181 mm
(14-3/87 x 7-51/04” x 7-1/87)
“Cutting angle adjustment
0-45”
Weight (with battery pack) 3.05 kg (6.7 Ibs)
Battery Pack (EY 9230)
_Storage Battery Ni-MH Battery
Voltage 15.6V DC (1.2Vx13celis)
Battery Charger (EY0230)
"Charging time
Applicable Battery Pack Standard
158vV | 12V | 9.6V | 7.2V | charging time
ER EE a 20 mi
£Y9101 { EY9180
— Evats2| — Approx. 25 min.
ЕУ9136 MH — | — | Approx. 30 min.
EY9108
EY9230 | EY9200 | | __… | Approx. 45 min.
Weight 0.78 kg (1.7 lbs.)
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