Work Sharp KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER - Extension Cord Guidelines

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Extension Cords
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0–25
(0–7.6m)
26–50
(7.6–
15.2m)
51–100
(15.2–
30.4m)
101–150
(30.4–
45.7m)
240V 0–50
(0–15.2m)
51–100
(15.2–
30.4m)
101–200
(30.4–
60.9m)
201–300
(60.9–
91.4m)
Ampere Rating
American Wire Gauge
More than Not more 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