Panasonic EY4640 EY4640 User Guide - Page 4

I. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Angle Grinder. The powerful grinding action of this tool, combined with the convenience of its rechargeable battery pack, provides you with great grinding performance. This Angle Grinder is only to be used for grinding and cutting-off. DANGER: This product is a grinding tool, designed to grind. It has a rotating disc 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 reduce the risk of injury, always use proper guards when grinding. How to Use This Manual • Please read this manual completely before starting to use your grinder. If you let someone else use the grinder, make sure they either read this manual or are fully instructed in the proper use and all safety precautions concerning the grinder. • Please keep this manual for future reference. It contains important safety information that you must follow to use the grinder safely. • This manual and product use the following signal words: NOTE: Notes provide additional information that you should know about the grinder. 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: 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. II. GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all instructions 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 main 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 or 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 outlet. 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, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. - 4 -