Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Using personal safety
devices and working in a safe environment reduces risk of injury.
After changing the bits and accessories or making adjustments, make sure the collet nut and any other
adjustment devices are securely tightened. Loose adjustment devices will be violently thrown.
Always use the correct collet size. If the collet size is larger than the accessory shank size it will not grip
the shank properly, leading to possible injury to the operator or damage to the tool.
Always check accessory bits, grinding stones, cut-off wheels etc. for damage before each use. Damaged
accessories can break during use and cause serious injury.
Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp bits must be handled with care. Damaged bits can snap during
use. Dull bits require more force to push the tool, possibly causing the bit to break.
Never touch the bit during or immediately after use. After use the bit is too hot to be touched by bare
hands.
Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and
other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
10
Extension cord safety
WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.
Position the cord
so it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you are working with the
power tool.
Make sure any extension cord used with this tool is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one of heavy enough gauge to carry the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
The table below shows the correct size to use according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord.
Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it. Protect your extension cord
from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your power tools. This circuit must not be less than 14 gauge wire
and should be protected with either a 15 A time delayed fuse or circuit breaker. Before connecting the
power tool to the power source, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the power source is the
same as indicated on the nameplate. Running at lower voltage will damage the motor.
MINIMUM GAUGE (AWG) EXTENSION CORDS (120 V use only)
Amperage rating
Total length
More
than
Not more
than
25'
(7.5 m)
50'
(15 m)
100'
(30 m)
150'
(45 m)
0
6
18
16
16
14
6
10
18
16
14
12
10
12
16
16
14
12
12
16
14
12
Not Applicable
!
SAFETY GUIDELINES
11
DELUXE CORDED ROTARY TOOL KIT 054-4892-4
DELUXE CORDED ROTARY TOOL KIT 054-4892-4
