PANASONIC EY7410 Instruction Manual

Personal Safety
I. GENERAL SAFE­
1) Stay alert, watch what you are doing
TY RULESand use common sense when opera­
ting a power tool. Do not use a power
WARNING! Read all instructionstool while you are tired or under the
Failure to follow all instructions listed influence of drugs, alcohol or medi­
cation.
below may result in electric shock, fire A moment of inattention while operating
and/or serious injury. The term ?power
power tools may result in personal injury.
tool in all of the warnings listed below
refers to your mains operated (corded) ) Use safety equipment. Always wear
power tool and battery operated (cord-eye protection.
less) power tool.Safety equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONShearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Work Area Safety
3) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the
1) Keep work area clean and well lit.switch is in the off position before
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.plugging in.
) Do not operate power tools in explo­Carrying power tools with your finger on
sive atmospheres, such as in the pres­the switch or plugging in the power tools
ence of flammable liquids, gases or that have the switch on invites accidents.
dust.4) Remove any adjusting key or wrench
Power tools create sparks which may before turning the power tool on.
ignite the dust or fumes.
A wrench or a key left attached to a
3) Keep children and bystanders away rotating part of the power tool may
while operating a power tool.result in personal injury.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
5) Do not overreach. Keep proper foot­
Electrical Safetying and balance at all times.
1) Power tool plugs must match the This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs 6) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth­
with earthed (grounded) power tools.ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, cloth­
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets ing and gloves away from moving
parts.
will reduce risk of electric shock.
) Avoid body contact with earthed or Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.7) If devices are provided for the con­
nection of dust extraction and collec­
There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.tion facilities, ensure these are con­
nected and properly used.
3) Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Use of these devices can reduce dust
related hazards.
Water entering a power tool will in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
Power Tool Use and Care
4) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
1) Do not force the power tool. Use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplug­correct power tool for your application.
ging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving The correct power tool will do the job
parts.better and safer at the rate for which it
Damaged or entangled cords increase was designed.
the risk of electric shock.) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off.
5) When operating a power tool out­
doors, use an extension cord suitable Any power tool that cannot be cont-
for outdoor use. rolled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
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