• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and
non-skid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
• DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s
safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate tool.
• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords
periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized
service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease.
• DISCONNECT OR LOCK OFF TOOLS when not in use,
before servicing, and when changing accessories, such as
blades, bits, cutters.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry tool with
finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The
following table shows the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used
outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use
outdoors and so marked.
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
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Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0-6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
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