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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
! 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.
READ
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp,
wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose your tool to rain. Keep the work
area well lit. Don’t use tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS REGARDING DOUBLE
INSULATION.
This tool is double insulated. It is equipped with a polarized
plug. One blade is wider than the other, so it will fit into a polarized 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.
6. PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCKS.
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.
7. HANDLE THE CORD CAREFULLY.
Never carry your tool 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.
8. WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS, USE AN OUTDOOR-RATED EXTENSION
CORD.
An extension cord rated for outdoor use must be marked “W-A” or
“W”.
9. DO NOT EXPOSE ELECTRICAL POWER TOOLS TO MOISTURE.
Rain or
wet conditions
can cause water to enter the tool and lead to electric shock.
10. ENSURE THE EXTENSION CORD YOU USE IS OF SUFFICIENT GAUGE
FOR ITS LENGTH.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords
Amps from Tool
Nameplate
25’
(7.62 m)
long
50’
(15.24 m)
long
75’
(22.86 m)
long
100’
(30.48 m)
long
150’
(45.72 m)
long
200’
(60.96 m)
long
0 - 5 amps
16 ga.
16 ga.
16 ga.
14 ga.
12 ga.
12 ga.
5.1 - 8 amps
16 ga.
16 ga.
14 ga.
12 ga.
10 ga.
Do Not
Use
8.1 - 12 amps
14 ga.
14 ga.
12 ga.
10 ga.
Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use
12.1 - 15 amps
12 ga.
12 ga.
10 ga.
10 ga.
Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use
15.1 - 20 amps
10 ga.
10 ga.
10 ga.
Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use
