Check with a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly
grounded. Use only three-wire extension cords that have three-prong grounding
plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug, as shown in Fig. 1.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
AMPERAGE RATING
OF THE TOOL
(120 V CIRCUIT ONLY)
MORE
THAN
0
6
10
12
NOT MORE
THAN
6
10
12
16
25'
(7.6 m)
18
18
16
14
50'
(15.2 m)
16
16
16
12
100'
(30.5 m)
16
14
14
Not recommended
150'
(45.7 m)
14
12
12
TOTAL LENGTH OF THE EXTENSION CORD
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR
THE EXTENSION CORD (AWG)
Recommended size for extension cords
USING EXTENSION CORD:
• Make sure the extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord,
be sure to use one that is heavy enough to carry the current that your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, which will result
in loss of power and overheating. The table on the next page shows the correct
size to be used according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating. When in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
• Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always
replace a damaged extension cord, or have it repaired by a qualified person
before using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat,
and damp or wet areas.
• Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This circuit must consist of not less
than #12 wire with a 20 A time-delayed fuse or #14 wire with a 15 A
time-delayed fuse. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure
the switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is rated the same as the
current stamped on the motor nameplate. Running at a lower voltage will
damage the motor.
WARNING!
• Use the proper extension cord. Make sure to use an extension cord that is heavy
enough to carry the current required by the tool. An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating of the tool.
• Use the extension cord only for intended purposes. Do not pull the extension cord to
remove it from the power socket.
WARNING!
This tool must be grounded while in use in order to protect the operator from electric
shock.
NOTE:
Recycle unwanted materials rather than disposing of them as
waste. Sort the tool and its components in specific categories
and take to the local recycling centre or dispose of them in an
environmentally safe way.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
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10
SAFETY GUIDELINES
headline bars
continuation tabs
notes
warnings
headline bars
continuation tabs
notes
warnings
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