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5 Using extension cords
WARNING
A damaged supply cord presents a hazard! Do not touch the supply
cord or extension cord if damaged while working. Disconnect the supply
cord plug from the power outlet.
▶ Check the appliance’s supply cord at regular intervals and have it
replaced by a qualified specialist if found to be damaged.
• Use only extension cords of a type approved for the application and
with conductors of adequate gauge (cross section). The power tool
may otherwise suffer a drop in performance and the extension cord may
overheat.
• Check the extension cord for damage at regular intervals.
• Replace damaged extension cords.
• When working outdoors, use only extension cords that are approved and
correspondingly marked for this application.
Recommended minimum conductor gauge (cross section) and maxi-
mum cord length with 120V supply voltage
Extension cords AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG 10
Extension cord conductor
gauge
1,31
mm²
2,08
mm²
3,31
mm²
5,26
mm²
Extension cord conductor
gauge
2,58
kcmil
4,11
kcmil
6,53
kcmil
10,4
kcmil
Extension cord length 25 m 30 m 50 m 100 m
Extension cord length 75 ft 100 ft 150 ft 250 ft
6 Operation
6.1 Preparations at the workplace
CAUTION
Risk of injury! Inadvertent starting of the product.
▶ Unplug the supply cord before making adjustments to the power tool
or before changing accessories.
Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on
the product.
6.1.1 Fitting the side handle 2
1. Release the side handle clamping band by turning the handle grip.
2. Slide the side handle clamping band over the chuck from the front and
into the recess provided.
3. Bring the side handle into the desired position.
Printed: 03.03.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5324643 / 000 / 01