Extension Cords - Skil 1817 Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Seguridad

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load or very abrasive material cutting) should
be replaced at once to avoid overheating or
motor failure.
Cleaning
To avoid accidents always
WARNING
disconnect the tool from
the power supply before cleaning or
performing any maintenance. The tool may
be cleaned most effectively with compressed
dry air. Always wear safety goggles when
cleaning tools with compressed air.
If an extension cord is
WARNING
necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors that is capable of
carrying the current necessary for your tool
must be used. This will prevent excessive
voltage drop, loss of power or overheating.
Grounded tools must use 3-wire extension
cords that have 3-prong plugs and receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
* 1/2" Collet Chuck
* Collet nut wrench
* 1/4" Adapter Sleeve
* Canvas Carrying Bag (models 1827
& 1830 only
** Edge Guide
Ventilation openings and switch levers must
be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do
not attempt to clean by inserting pointed
objects through openings.
CAUTION
plastic parts. Some of these are:
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household detergents
that contain ammonia.

Extension Cords

RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Tool's
Ampere
Rating
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
Accessories
** Dust Extraction Hoods
** Template Guides
** Template Guide Adapter
(*= standard equipment)
(**= optional accessories)
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Certain cleaning agents
and solvents
Wire Sizes in mm
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Cord Length in Feet Cord Length in Meters
25 50 100 150 15 30
18 16 16 14 0.75 0.75 1.5
18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5
18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5
16 16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0
14 12 — — — —
damage
gasoline,
2
60 120
2.5
4.0
4.0
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