Safety Instructions; General Safety Rules; Electrical Safety; Work Area Safety - Panasonic EY-3551 Operating Instructions Manual

I
. INTRODUCTION
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.
CAUTION
Caution 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.
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion, which could result in serious injury or death
if not avoided.
DANGER
Danger indicates a imminent hazard which will
result in serious injury or death if not avoided.
II

. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Rules

WARNING!
Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of
the warnings listed below refers to your mains
operated (corded) power tool and battery
operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area Safety

1) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
2) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
3) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

1) Power tool plugs must match the out-
let. Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
2) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes, radia-
tors, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
3) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
4) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
5) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
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