Extension Cords
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. The following table 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.
Symbols
The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V ........................... volts A ......................... amperes
Hz ......................... hertz W ........................ watts
min ........................ minutes
.......................alternating current
...................... direct current
no ....................... no load speed
.......................... Class II Construction
........................
earthing terminal
......................... safety alert symbol
.../min ..................revolutions or
reciprocations per minute
wARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California
to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
•
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities. wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
wARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other injury.
Always use NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away
from face and body.
Safety warnings and Instructions: Sanders
•
ALwAyS USE PROPER EyE AND RESPIRATORy PROTECTION.
• Clean your tool out periodically.
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Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
volts
Total Length of Cord in feet
120V
0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V
0-50
51-100 101-200 201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More
Not more
American Wire Gage
Than Than
0 - 6
18
16
16
14
6 - 10 18
16
14
12
10 - 12
16
16
14
12
12 - 16
14
12
Not Recommended
