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Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords
100’ length
25’ length
50’ length
75’ length
Amps from Tool Nameplate
150’ length
200’ length
0-5 amps
16ga.
16ga.
14ga.
12ga.
10ga.
16ga.
16ga.
14ga.
12ga.
10ga.
16ga.
14ga.
12ga.
10ga.
14ga.
12ga.
10ga.
10ga.
Do Not Use
12ga.
10ga.
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
12ga.
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
10ga.
5.1-8 amps
8.1-12 amps
12.1-15 amps
15.1-20 amps
7. Hold tool by its insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation
where the blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed
metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator.
8. ENSURE THE EXTENSION CORD YOU USE IS THE PROPER GAUGE
FOR ITS LENGTH.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your other
hand on auxiliary handle or motor housing.
If both hands are holding the saw,
they can not be cut by the blade.
Keep your body positioned to either side of
the saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade
. Kickback could cause the saw
to jump backwards. (See Kickback.)
Do not reach underneath the piece being cut.
The guard can not protect you from the blade below the piece being cut.
2.
Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate saw if
lower guard does not move freely and close instantly
.
Never clamp or tie the
lower guard into the open position
. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard
may be bent. With the power to the saw disconnected, raise the lower guard with
the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade
or any other part, for all angles and depths of cut.
3.
Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the guard
and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits or a
buildup of debris.
Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as
pocket cuts and compound cuts. Raise lower guard by retracting
handle. As soon as blade enters the material, lower guard must be released
.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
5.
Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing
saw down on bench or floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw
to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for
the blade to stop after switch is released.
4.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CIRCULAR SAW
6.
NEVER hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your leg.
It is important
to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding or loss of
control. Use vises, clamps, or other appropriate supports to securely hold the
workpiece.
Always use blades with the correct size and shape (diamond vs. round) arbor
holes.
Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run
abnormally,causing loss of control.
Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts.
The blade washers
and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and
safety of operation.
7.
8.
When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide.
This improves the
accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance for blade binding.
9.
