General Safety Instructions; Work Area; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - DeWalt DW677 Manual De Instrucciones

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General Safety Instructions

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 adaptor 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
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.
• 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.
Recommended Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords
Total Length of Cord
25 ft. 50 ft.
7.6 m 15.2 m
Wire Size
18 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury,
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain
long hair. Keep your hair, clothing , and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging
eliminates the
in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on.
75 ft. 100 ft. 125 ft. 150 ft.
22.9 m 30.5 m 38.1 m 45.7 m
175 ft.
53.3 m