Vulcan-Hart 176-6799, Instruction Manual

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Work Area
Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite
injuries.
Consider work area environment. Don’t use
power tools or equipment in damp, wet, or poorly
lit locations. Don’t expose your to rain. Keep the
work area well lit. Don’t use in the presence of
flammable gases or liquids.
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.
Electrical Safety
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 the ground and 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.
Observe proper precautions regarding double
insulation. This unit is double insulated. It is
equipped with a polarized plug. One blade is
wider than the other, so it will fit into a polarized
SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
WARNING
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outlet only one way. If you have difficulty
inserting the plug, try reversing it. If it still
doesn’t fit, do not alter the plug; have a qualified
electrician install a polarized outlet.
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.
Do not abuse the cord. Never carry your
power equipment by the cord or pull on the cord
to unplug it. Protect the cord from potential
sources of damage: heat, oil & solvents, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately.
When working outdoors, use an outdoor-rated
extension cord. An extension cord rated for
outdoor use must be marked “w-a” or “w”.
Do not expose electrical power tools to
moisture. Rain or wet conditions can cause water
to enter the tool and lead to electric shock.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords
Amps 25’ long 50’ long 75’ long 100’ long 150’ long 200’ long
0 - 5 16 ga. 16 ga. 16 ga. 14 ga. 1 ga. 1 ga.
5.1 - 8
16 ga. 16 ga. 14 ga. 1 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use
8.1 - 12 14 ga. 14 ga. 1 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use Do Not Use
12.1 - 15 1 ga. 1 ga. 10 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use Do Not Use
15.1 - 20
10 ga. 10 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use Do Not Use Do Not Use
WARNING
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