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• Use blade guard for every operation for
which it can be used .
• Unplug saw before servicing, when changing
cutting wheels, and cleaning .
• Use tool only with smooth-edge cutting
wheels free of openings and grooves .
• Replace damaged cutting wheel
before operating .
• Do not fill water tray above water fill line.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
1 .
ThIS TILE SAW muST bE coNNEcTEd To
A GrouNdEd poWEr SourcE
while in use to
protect the operator from electrical shock .
2 .
IN ThE EvENT oF A mALFuNcTIoN or
brEAKdoWN,
grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electrical current to
reduce the risk of electrical shock . This tile
saw is equipped with an electrical cord with
a grounding conductor and a grounding plug .
Insert the 3-prong electrical plug into a 3-pole
receptacle that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances .
3 .
do NoT modIFy ThE pLuG
provided if it
will not fit the outlet. Have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
4 .
ImpropEr coNNEcTIoN oF ThE
EquIpmENT-GrouNdING coNducTor cAN
rESuLT IN A rISK oF ELEcTrIc ShocK.
The
conductor with insulation that is green on the
outside (with or without yellow stripes) is the
equipment-grounding conductor . If repair or
replacement of the electrical cord or plug is
necessary, do not connect the equipment-
grounding conductor to a live terminal .
5 .
chEcK WITh A quALIFIEd ELEcTrIcIAN
or
service personnel if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if in doubt
as to whether the tool is properly grounded .
6 .
uSE oNLy 3-WIrE EXTENSIoN cordS
that
have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole
receptacles that accept the tile saw’s plug .
7 .
rEpAIr or rEpLAcE dAmAGEd or WorN
cord ImmEdIATELy.
8 .
IF ThE pLuG or rEcEpTAcLE doES GET
WET, do NoT uNpLuG ThE cord.
Disconnect
the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power
to the tool . Then, unplug and examine for
presence of water in the receptacle .
9 .
oNLy uL-LISTEd EXTENSIoN cordS
ShouLd bE uSEd WITh ThIS producT.
10 .
ImpropEr uSE oF EXTENSIoN cordS
mAy cAuSE INEFFIcIENT opErATIoN oF
your TooL,
which can result in overheating .
Be sure your extension cord is rated to allow
sufficient current flow to the motor. For the
proper gauge for this tile saw, please refer
to TABlE 1 (page 4) .
11 .
do NoT LET your FINGErS Touch
ThE TErmINALS
of plug when installing or
removing the plug to or from the outlet .
12 .
ThIS TILE SAW muST bE propErLy
GrouNdEd.
The risk of electric shock and
bodily injury are greatly increased if it is not,
particularly when used in damp locations or in
proximity to plumbing .
NoTE:
This saw is intended for use on
a circuit that has a grounded outlet box
like the one illustrated in FIGURE 2 (B) .
This saw has a grounding plug that looks
like the one illustrated in FIGURE 2 (A) .
Metal
screw
(B) Grounded
outlet box
(A) Grounding pin
FIGurE 2
EXTENSION CORDS
1 . Use only extension cords that are intended
for outdoor use . These extension cords are
identified by a marking “Acceptable for use
with outdoor appliances: store indoors while
not in use .” Use only extension cords having
an electrical rating not less than the rating of
the product . Do not use damaged extension
cords . Examine extension cord before using
and replace if damaged . Do not abuse
extension cords and do not yank on any cord
to disconnect . Keep cord away from heat and
sharp edges . Always disconnect the extension
cord from the receptacle before disconnecting
the product from the extension cord .
