InstructIon booklet
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ImPortant safety InstructIons
WARNING: When using electric tools, machines or equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
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1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp, wet or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose
your tool to rain. Keep the work area well lit. Don’t use tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY. All children should be kept away from the work area. Don’t let them
handle machines, tools or extension cords. Visitors can be a distraction and are difficult to protect from injury.
4. GROUNDED TOOLS must be plugged into an outlet that itself is properly installed and grounded. Grounding
provides a low-resistance path to carry electricity to ground away from the operator, should the tool malfunction
electrically. Do not remove the grounding prong from the plug or alter the plug in any way. If in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded according to code, check with a qualified electrician.
5. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces: pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerator enclosures. When your body is grounded the risk of electric shock increases. When working wherever
“live” electrical wires may be encountered, try to ascertain whether there is a danger of shock. Even so, DO NOT
TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL while using it. Hold the tool only by the plastic grip to prevent electric
shock if you contact a live wire.
6. DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. Never carry power tool by the cord or pull on the cord to unplug it. Protect the
cord from potential sources of damage: heat, oil and solvents, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately.
7. WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS, USE AN OUTDOOR-RATED EXTENSION CORD.
8. DO NOT EXPOSE ELECTRICAL POWER TOOLS TO MOISTURE. Rain or wet conditions can cause water to enter
the tool and lead to electric shock.
9. ENSURE THE EXTENSION CORD YOU USE IS OF SUFFICIENT GAUGE FOR ITS LENGTH.
10.. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. Store equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust. Equipment also should be in a high
location or locked up to keep out of reach of children.
Recomended Minimum Wire Gauge for extension Cords
Amps from Tool Namepate
25’ Length
50’ Length
75’ Length
100’ Length
150’ Length
200’ Length
0 - 5 amps
16 ga.
16 ga.
16 ga.
14 ga.
12 ga.
12 ga.
5.1 - 8 amps
16 ga.
16 ga.
14 ga.
12 ga.
10 ga.
Do Not Use
8.1 - 12 amps
14 ga.
14 ga.
12 ga.
10 ga.
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
12.1 - 15 amps
12 ga.
12 ga.
10 ga.
10 ga.
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
15.1 - 20 amps
10 ga.
10 ga.
10 ga.
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
