WARNING
When using concrete vibrators as with any electric tool basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES
This tool should be grounded while in use to protect
-Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injury.
the operator from electric shock. The tool is equipped
-Consider work area environment. Don't expose power tool to
with a three conductor cord and three prong grounding
rain. Don't use POWER tools in a damp or wet location. Keep
type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle.
area well lit. Do not use in presence of flammable liquids or gasses.
The green conductor in the cord is the grounding wire.
-Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact
Never connect the green wire to a live terminal. The plug
with grounded surfaces like metal pipes.
supplied on model Pro 1.5+ and Pro 2+ look like that
-Keep children away. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension
shown in sketch (A). An adapter is available for connecting
cord. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
sketch (A) type plugs to two prong receptacles. See
-Store tools when not in use in a dry, secure
sketch (B) and (C). The green colored rigid ear, lug
area out of the reach of children.
or the like, extending from the adapter must be connected
-Don't force tools, the job will be done better and safer by not
to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded
exceeding the recommended max. vibrator head for the motor.
outlet box. No adapter is available to fit model Pro 3+ plug (D).
-Use the right tool, don't force a small tool to do
a job meant for larger one.
-Do not use the tool for any purpose for which
it is not intended. For example do not use the vibrator
to drive posts in to the ground.
-Dress properly, do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
-Wear safety glasses to protect against splashing concrete,
and a dust mask if operation is dusty.
-Don't abuse electric cord, never carry the tool by the cord or
yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep the cord
EXTENSION CORDS
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
-Don't overreach, keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Use only three conductor cords that have three prong
-Maintain tools by following instructions on cleaning
grounding type plugs and three pole receptacles that
and lubricating. Inspect tool cords regularly, if damaged
accept the tools plug. Use only extension cords intended
have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect
for outdoor use, and so marked. For outdoor use extension
extension cords and replace if damaged. Keep handles
cords shall be marked with the suffix W-A following the
dry, clean, and free of oil and grease.
cord type designation, for example SOW-A indicates
-Disconnect power cord when not in use, before servicing
it is acceptable for outdoor use. Use proper extension cords
and when changing flexible shafts and heads.
rated to the tool as shown on the following chart.
-Avoid unintentional starting. Don't carry tool with your finger on
the switch, be sure the switch is off before plugging tool in.
Extension cord AWG sizes for 120V motors:
-Stay alert, be aware of what you are doing and others
AMPS
0-25' 26-50' 51-100' 101-150'
around you. Do not operate the tool when you are tired.
12-16
14 12 not recommended
-Check damaged parts before further use of the tool, a
16 - 20
12 10 not recommended
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform
Always use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
current the tool will draw, as undersized cords will cause a
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
Inspect all extension cords making sure they are in good
or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired
condition before using, repair or replace damaged extension
or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise
cords. Extension cords are available from the factory, contact
indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have
your authorized service representative for details.
defective switches replaced by authorized service center.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
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