Recommended sizes of extension cords:
Tool’s Ampere Rating
Volts
Total length of cord in feet
Cord size in A. W. G. (minimum)
25’
50’
100’
150’
0-6
120 V~
18
16
16
14
6-10
18
16
14
12
10-12
16
16
14
12
12-16
14
12
Not Recommended
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SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS
kNOW THE TOOL
To reduce the risk
of injury, user must read the Operator’s
Manual.
Reread this Instruction Manual and all
of the labels affixed to the saw carefully
before operating this tool. Keep this manual
available for future reference.
IMPORTANT
This tool should only be serviced by a
qualified service technician.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLy
GENERAL SAfETy RULES fOR
ALL POWER TOOLS
Read and understand
all instructions. failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
1.
keep guards in place
and in working
order.
2.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from
the tool before turning it on.
3.
keep work area clean.
Cluttered areas
and benches invite accidents.
4.
Don’t use in a dangerous environment.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet
locations or expose them to rain. Keep the
work area well lighted.
5.
keep children away.
All visitors should
be kept a safe distance from the work area.
6.
Make the workshop childproof
with
padlocks and master switches or by
removing starter keys.
7.
Don’t force the tool.
It will do the job
better and more safely when used at the rate
which it was designed to work.
8.
Use the right tool.
Don’t force a tool
or attachment to do a job that it was
not designed to do.
9.
Use the proper extension cord.
Make
sure that your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord,
be sure to use one that is heavy enough
to carry the current that your product will
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage, resulting in loss of power
and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct
size to use, depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
WARNING:
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