Panasonic EY3530 Manual
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1. They could damage the metal cutter s finish 3 Be sure to rub off any oil or grease which could make the metal cutter 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 Transparent Window WARNING If the window is cracked or is broken take the metal cutter to an authorized service center for replacement Do not attempt to operate cutter It could result in serlous personal injury Never use your metal cutter with a damaged transparent window or without the transparent window installed Flying chips could result in Serious injury Accessories WARNING ifiod in The use of any accessories not specifi this manual may result in fire electric shock or personal injury Use recom mended accessories 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 kick back or other injury Blade for metal material EY9PM13C For cutting unhardened ferrous material Thickness of material 0 5mm 6 0mm 1 32 1 4 Blade for cutting thin metal material EYOPW13B For cutting unhardened ferrous material Thickness of material 0 5mm 6 0mm 1 32 1 4 Blade for plastic EY9PP13B For cutting plastic Recomended thickness of material acrylic and vinyl chloride plates 2 0mm 5 0mm 5 64 3 16 plat2. cutting position may differ depending on the blade do a trial cut beforehand Ie Cutting line Fig 7 For Proper Use Further Detail WARNING 1 It is important to use an appropriate device personal injury Figure 8 shows proper cutting position Note that hands are kept away from cutting area When cutting do not try to hold the material with your hand WARNING 2 Support large pieces of material near the cut Be sure to support large pieces of material property to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback Use 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 14 WARNING When making an incomplete cut or cutting is interrupted or blade is binding or cutter is stalling release the trigger immediately and hold the cutter motionless in the material until tho blade comes to a complete stop To avold kickback never attempt to remove the cutter from the work or pult the cutter backward while the blade is motion Make sure the blade has come to complete stop then remove cutter from cut To resume cutting start metal cutter aliow the blade to reach full speed reenter the cut slowly and resume cutting 4 Place the wider part of the cutter base on the part of the work plece which is solidly supported Fig 11 never on the section that will fall off when the cut
3. down on bench or floor An unprotected coasting blade will cause the cutter to walk backwards cutting whatever is in its path Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after swith is released NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or acroes 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 surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring Contact with 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 binding Always use blade with correct size and shape diamond vs round arbor holes Blades that do not match the mounting hard ware of the cutter 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 cutter for optimum performance and safety of operation 11 Cause and Operator Prevention of Kickback Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched bound or misaligned cutter blade causing an uncontrolled cutter to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator When the blade is pinched or 5 6 7 8 9 6 bound tightly by the closing down the blade st
4. is made Fig 12 Fig 12 Hold the cutter firmly to prevent loss of control Working carelessly can cause severe personal injury 5 Make sure the biade stops Even though your metal cutter has an automatic brake before setting the meta cutter 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 the metal cutter 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 Do not try to repair the metal cutter yourself Never disassemble or modify the metal cutter body There are no user repalrable parts inside 7 NEVER ALLOW THE CUTTER TO COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR BODY After completing a cut do not allow the cutter 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 metal cutter Be aware of the exposed blade sections that exist in both the upper and lower guard areas L5 WARNING Because cutting metal creates sparks Always use safety goggles Do not use metal cutter near any flammabie substance or in an area where flammable substances 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 turn the switc
5. OOLS WARNING 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 iit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents 2 Do not operate power tools in exploseve atm such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes 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 too with Integral ora must be recharged only with the specified 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 8 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 Dress property Do not weer loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing
6. Panasonic Metal Cutter Operating Instructions Model No EY3530 IMPORTANT This manual contains safety information Read manual completely before first using this product and save this manual for future use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents Page Introduction nnnm nennen nnne 4 How to Use This Manuale nent nennt ntnnen nennen nnne 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS menn enne nnne 4 FOR BATTERY CHARGER amp BATTERY see 7 Parts and Controls Mentem 9 Setting Up 0 Charging Battery Pi 0 Inserting Battery Pack 1 Operation ro 1 Before Using Metal C 1 Using Metal Cutter 2 Cutting depth adjustmen Rip fence EY350087727 Alignment with cutting line E For Proper Use Further Detail gt gt 44 Maintenance 18 Removing Blade 16 Installing AA 47 For Appropriate use of Battery pack 17 Battery Pack life mm 17 Cleaning Metal Cutter 17 Transparent Window 17 Accessories 47 Specifications n 18 introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Meta Cutter The powerful cutting action of this cutter combined with the convenience of its rechargeable battery pack provides you with great metal cutting performance This Metal Cutter is only to be used for cutting unhardened ferrous metal and plastic material DANGER This product is a cutting tool designed to cut through metal It has a rota
7. alls 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 metal causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator Kickback is the result of tool misuse and or given below 12 Maintain firm grip on the cutter and position your body and arm in way that allows you to resist KICKBACK forces KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions are taken 13 When blade is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason release the trigger and hold the cutter motionless In the material until the blade comes to a complete stop Never attempt to remove the cutter from the work or pull the cutter 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 cutter In the workpiece center the cutter blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not engaged Into the material If cutter blade is binding it may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the cutter 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 damage
8. and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts 3 5 X 7 8 Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch 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 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 tool may result in personal 9 injury 10 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at ali times Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations 11 Use safety equipment Always wear eye 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 toa stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body unstable and may lead to loss of control and serious bodily injury 13 Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct toot will do the job better and safer at the rate for which It is 14 Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off A too that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired 15 Disconnect battery peck from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position changing preven
9. 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 page 16 3 Does the blade look all 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 metal cutter if the lower blade guard does not close Quickly over the blade 5 18 the transparent window securely installed 6 13 the battery pack charged and inserted firmly to the metal cutter Using Metal Cutter CAUTION Read the General and Specific Safety Rules at the front of this manual before using the metal cutter Follow these steps Hold the metal cutter with both 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 cutting line 2 Press the switch lock lever down then queeze the power switch to start the motor CAUTION Check that the switch lock lever works If power switch can be activated without reasing the switch lock lever discon tinue use immediately Take the tool to an authorized service center Always hold the handle with one hand and the front grip with the other See Fig 4 page 12 Maintain a firm grip and depress
10. d blade Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction blade binding and KICKBACK 17 Biade depth and bevel locking levers must be tight and secure before cut 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 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 bolts nalis or other different material 21 Be careful not to drop Metal Cutter 25 Never wear knitted gloves 26 Be sure no one is below when using Metal Cutter In high locations 27 Do not touch the blade immediately after operation It may be hot and could burn your skin a e reee revolutions or reciprocation per minute FOR BATTERY CHARGER amp BATTERY PACK SAVE THESE IN STRUCTIONS ms manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger EY0230 1 Before using battery charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on 1 battery charger 2 battery pack 2 CAUTION reduce the risk of injury charge only Battery Pack EY9001 EY9080 EY9065 EY9006 EY9086 EY9101 EY9180 EY9182 EY9106 EY9107 EY9136 EY9230 9200 EY9108 Other types of batteries may burst caus ing pers
11. enance or cleaning ot Cord Feat 25 50 100 150 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 battery pack 15 Do not charge battery pack when the temperature is BELOW 32 F 0 C or ABOVE 104 40 16 Do not incinerate the battery pack It can explode in a fire 17 Avold 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 volt age 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 power source 19 Do not abuse cord Never carry charger by cord or yank it to disconnect from outlet Keep cord away from heat oll and sharp edges 20 Charge the battery pack in well ventilated place do not cover the c
12. es 0 8mm 5 0mm 1 32 3 16 Specifications Meta Cutter EY3530 Motor voltage 15 6 V DC Blade Speed 100 min rpm Blade Size Outside diameter 135 mm 5 5 167 Arbor size 20 mm 25 32 Maximum cutting depth 3 46 mm 1 8 1 13 167 135mm blade 45 angle cutting 30mm 1 3 16 Dimensions L x W x 350 x 198 x 181 mm 13 25 327 7 51 64 x 7 118 Weight with battery pack 3 05 kg 6 7 bs Battery Pack EY9230 Storage Battery NI MH Battery Voltage 15 6 V DC 1 2 V x 13 celis Battery Charger 0230 Charging time Dee sev 72 charging ime EY9080 ES EY9180 EY9106 E pm EY9108 seen men 0 78 kg 1 7 Ibs 18 PANASONIC HOME amp COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS COMPANY One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 No 1 EN USA Printed in USA EY981135301 H1202
13. h on when the shaft lock is engaged Serious damage to your metal cutter will result Maintenance WARNING To avoid severe personal injury always remove the battery pack from the metal cutter CAUTION 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 1 Remove the battery pack from the metal cutter 2 Hold the shaft lock button down This prevents the blade from rotating 3 Use the provided hex wrench to the hex bolt NOTE Keep the hex wrench in the storage slot on the metal cutter s body when not using it 4 Remove the hex bolt and outer washer 5 Use the lower guard litt lever to retract open the lower guard 6 Carefully remove the blade 7 Clean the metal cutter 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 prevent anyone from being cut by the discarded blade installing Blade Follow these steps 1 Remove the battery pack from the metal cutter 2 Remove any cutting debris from blade area 3 Use the lower guard lift lever to retract open the lower guard 4 nstall the blade as illustrated in Fig 13 page 16 Make sure that both the direction arrow on the blade and the directi
14. harger and battery pack with a cloth etc while charging 21 Use of an attachment not recommended may result a risk of fire electric shock or Injury to persons 22 Do not short the battery pack If you keep battery pack in 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 battery short can cause a large current flow overfleating and bums 23 Use only a dry soft cloth for cleaning the charger Do not use a damp cloth thin ner benzine or other volatile solvents for Cleaning 24 NOTE If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged have it serviced by a gualified servicer 25 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG ONE BLADE 1 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 Fig 1 iment nut Bat Eha 25 i E20 Setting Up Charging Battery Pack Charge the battery pack when the cutting speed becomes too slow for effective cutting Hf you have two battery 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 st
15. mperature Failing to do so may result in less than amp 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 Lamp indication erc F XC Inserting Battery Pack CAUTION Before inserting the battery pack check that the power switch In the Metal Cutter actuates properly and retums to the OFF position when released 1 To insert the battery pack Slide the battery pack in place at the rear of the metal cutter The battery should snap into place the battery is loose it has not been property connected Fig 3 2 remove the battery pack Press the two tabs on the sides of the battery pack Slide the battery pack out of the metal cutter body 9C __ Charger is plugged into wall outlet Ready to charge Now charging Charging Is completed Protective charging Battery pack warm Charging will begin when temperature of battery pack drops Charging is not possible Clogged with dust or malfunction of the battery pack Operation Before Using Metal Cutter Each time you use the metal cutter you must make sure it is in good operating condition Use the following
16. on 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 B Tighten the hex securely with the provided hex wrench Store the hex wrench CAUTION Keep the hex wrench in the storage slot on the metal cutters body when not using it WARNING Failure to follow these instructions 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 life The ambient temperature range is between 0 and 40 C If the battery pack is used when the battery temperature is below 0 C the tool 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 life If the operation time becomes extramely short after will reduce operating capacity per charge Even if you don t use the Metal Cutter charge the battery pack at least once every six months Cleaning Metal Cutter Keep your metal cutter clean for good cutting Performance and to help keep it safe to use Follow these steps 1 Remove the battery pack from the metal cutter 2 Wipe the metal cutter with a dry soft cloth Do not use a wet cloth or cleaning liquids
17. onal 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 7 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 8 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 that pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger 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 COROS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS AC Input Rating Amperes AWG Size of Cord Equal to or But less greater than _ than 0 2 18 18 18 16 7 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug take it to a qualified serviceman 8 Do not operate charger if it has received sham 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 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 maint
18. 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 It both hands are holding the cutter they cannot be cut by the blade Keep your body positioned to either side of the cutter but not in line with the cutter blade KICKBACK could cause the cutter 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 cutter If lower guard does not move freely and close instantly Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position Ht cutter 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 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 buildup of debris Lower guard should be retracted manually only for speciai cuts such as Pocket Cuts and Compound Cuts Raise lower 4 For all other cutting the lower guard should operate automatically Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing cutter
19. orage charge it for about 24 hours to bring the batteries up to full capacity EYo230 1 Plug the charger into the AC outlet Note Sparks may be 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 p Battery To AC pack outlet Battery charger 3 puro charging the charging lamp will When charging is completed an inter nal electronic switch will automatically be triggered to prevent overcharging will not start if the batte pack 1 warm for example immedi ately after heavy duty operation The orange standby lamp will be lit until the cools down Charging is completed the chai start flashing rapidly id has not been 4 When ing lamp 5 en the battery pac used for a long longer to charge the batte than the standard charging time charging time is approx 90 minutes olf charged batt is insert Pe e lamp may light up After utes the charging lamp may tash com to indicate th sr gg icate the charging 6 If the charging lamp does not light imme diately after the bal p 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 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 te
20. the switch fully i The biade should not touch the cutting material before you start the motor Wait until the blade reaches full speed before starting a cut CAUTION This tool has no provision to lock the switch in the ON position and you must not atternpt to secure it in the ON 3 Start cutting when the blade reaches fuli speed 4 During cutting keep your cutting line straight Move the metal cutter forward at a steady speed while looking at the tip of the blade through the transparent window WARNING To prevent dangerous kickback keep the base of the metal cutter flat on the surface of the materia being cut Never force the cutter Use light and continuous pressure 5 the motor starts to feel too warm stop cutting Let the metal cutter cool down before continuing work 6 It is always a safe practice to remove the battery pack after use and before storing the metal cutter 12 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 Fig 5 Rip fence EY3500B7727 Available as an accessory not included Rip fence is convenient for rip cuts and repeated cuts of uniform width Adjust rip fence amp s shown Alignment with cutting line Use the notch as guide to establish cutting position Align the notch with cutting line As the
21. ting blade which is capable of a cutting you deeply causing serious injury or death As result please read this manual and the cautionary markings on the tool carefully and obey ail of the safety instructions and additional safety instructions to avoid such injury WARNING le To avoid injury never insert your finger or any other object into any opening of the metal cutter How to Use This Manual e Please read this manual completely before starting to cut with your Metal Cutter If you let someone else use the Metal Cutter make sure they either read this manual or are fully instructed in the proper use and all safety precautions conceming the Metal Cutter e Please Keep this manual for further reference It contains important safety information that you must follow to use the Metal Cutter safely This manual and product use the following signal words NOTE Notes provide additional information that you should know about the Metal Cutter CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided Cautions also alert you to unsafe practices to be avoided WARNING Waming 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 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED T
22. tive 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 of untrained users 17 When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper cilps 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 bums or a fire 18 Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Property maintained tools with sharp cutting ddge are less likely to bind and are easier to control 19 for misalignment or binding of moving parte breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool ser viced before using Many accidents are caused by poorty 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 a risk of injury 22 When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manuel Use of unauthorized parts or falure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock
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