9) The risk of kickback increases as the bat-
tery pack discharges.
10) Be sure to inspect material. Avoid cutting
other different material.
11) Be careful not to drop the tool.
12) Never swing the tool.
13) Never cover the ventilation slots, and keep
them free from dust or other material.
14) Do not clamp the tool in a vise. Never cut
with the tool 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 the
tool in high locations.
17) Do not touch the blade immediately after
operation. It may be hot and could burn
your skin.
18) Do not touch material after it has been cut.
Cut material may be very hot.
19) Do not use cutting oil. This use of cutting
oil may cause a fire.
20) Do not cut workpieces covered or stained
with gas, oil, solvents, thinners, etc.
Exposure to these materials may damage
the transparent guard.
21) Do not remove the transparent and lower
guards. If the transparent and lower guards
is damaged or missing, return tool to
authorized service center for replacement.
22) Do not start the blade when in contact
with workpiece. Wait for blade to reach full
speed before beginning cut.
Symbol
Symbol
V
n
0
··· min
-1
A
Meaning
Volts
Direct current
No load speed
Revolutions or
reciprocations
Amperes
WARNING
• Do not use other than the Panasonic battery
packs that are designed for use with this
rechargeable tool.
• 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 bat-
tery pack, subject it to shocks, dismantle it, or
attempt to modify it.
• Do not allow metal objects to touch the bat-
tery pack terminals.
• Do not carry or store the battery pack in
the same container as nails or similar metal
objects.
• Do not charge the battery pack in a high-
temperature location, such as next to a fire or
in direct sunlight. Otherwise, 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, overheat, 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.
III
. ASSEMBLY
Attaching or Removing Battery
Pack
CAUTION:
Before inserting battery pack, check that the
power switch in the tool actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
1. To connect the battery pack (See Fig. )
Line up the alignment marks and attach the
battery pack.
• Slide the battery pack until it locks into posi-
tion.
Alignment
marks
- 8 -
Fig.