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This tool, as a complete unit with a battery
pack, satisfies appropriate IP Degrees of
Protection based on the IEC regulations.
Definition of IP code
IP5X: Ingress of dust is not totally pre-
vented, but dust shall not penetrate in a
quantity to interfere with satisfactory
operation of the tool or to impair safety
(In case that the talcum powder under
75 μm intrudes inside the tool)
IPX6: Water projected in powerful jets
against the tool from any direction shall
have no harmful effects (In case that,
with a nozzle of 12.5 mm inner diameter,
approximately 100 L/min of normal
temperature water is injected to the tool
for 3 minutes from 3 meter distance)
LIMITED WARRANTY
The rating of IP56 qualifies this tool for
the minimum impact of water or dust,
but not for the assurance of perfor-
mance in such conditions. See Safety
and Operating Instructions for further
details for proper operation.
I. INTENDED USE
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 cau-
tionary 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 ma-
nual or are fully instructed in the proper
use and all safety precautions con-
cerning 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 fol-
lowing signal words:
NOTE:
Notes provide additional information
that you should know about the grinder.
CAUTION:
Caution indicates a potentially ha-
zardous situation, which could result in
minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
Cautions also alert you to unsafe prac-
tices to be avoided.
WARNING:
Warning indicates a potentially ha-
zardous 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.
Read the "Safety Instructions" booklet
and the following before using.
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