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SKU 97816
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts
at 150% of the rated amperes.
TABLE A
are: lead from lead-based paints,
crystalline silica from bricks and
cement or other masonry products,
arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally treated lumber. Your risk from
these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ven-
tilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code §
25249.5,
et seq.
)
The warnings, precautions, and
46.
instructions discussed in this instruc-
tion manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may
occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot be
built into this product, but must be
supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTruCTIONS
EXTENSION COrdS
Grounded tools require a three wire
1.
extension cord.
As the distance from the supply out-
2.
let increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using exten-
sion cords with inadequately sized
wire causes a serious drop in volt-
age, resulting in loss of power and
possible tool damage.
The smaller the gauge number of the
3.
wire, the greater the capacity of the
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord
can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord.
(See Table A.)
When using more than one extension
4.
cord to make up the total length, make
sure each cord contains at least the
minimum wire size required.
(See Table A.)
If you are using one extension cord for
5.
more than one tool, add the nameplate
amperes and use the sum to deter-
mine the required minimum cord size.
(See Table A.)
Make sure the extension cord is prop-
6.
erly wired and in good electrical con-
dition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by a
qualified electrician before using it.
Protect the extension cords from sharp
7.
objects, excessive heat, and damp or
wet areas.
rECOMMENdEd MINIMuM WIrE
gAugE FOr EXTENSION COrdS*
(120/220 VOLT)
NAMEpLATE
AMpErES
(at full load)
EXTENSION COrd
LENgTH
25’
50’
75’
100’
150’
0 – 2.0
18
18
18
18
16
2.1 – 3.4
18
18
18
16
14
3.5 – 5.0
18
18
16
14
12
5.1 – 7.0
18
16
14
12
12
7.1 – 12.0
18
14
12
10
-
12.1 – 16.0
14
12
10
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-
16.1 – 20.0
12
10
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