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General Safety Rules
WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
•
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark
areas invite accidents.
•
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
•
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•
Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances.
Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if
you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the
tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides
a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
Applicable only to Class I (grounded) tools.
•
Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a
polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation
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eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and
grounded power supply system. Applicable only to Class II (double
insulated) tools.
•
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded.
•
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Other liquids, such
as perspiration present the same hazard.
•
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or
pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
•
When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension
cord marked "W-A" or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock. 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.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25
240V
0-50
Ampere Rating
More
Not more
Than
Than
0
-
6
18
6
-
10
18
10
-
12
16
12
-
16
14
1
26-50
51-100
101-150
51-100
101-200 201-300
AWG
16
16
14
16
14
12
16
14
12
12
Not Recommended