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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
fi
re,
electricshock, and personal injury.
READ
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas can cause injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp,
wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose tools to the 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.
Bystanders can be a distraction and can be injured.
4. GROUNDED TOOLS
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded. Grounding provides a low-resistan
ce path to carry
electricity to the ground 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
p
olarized plug.
One blade is wider than the othe
r
, 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. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Prevent body con
t
act with grounded
surfaces: pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosu
res. When your
body is grounded the risk of electric shock increases. Wh
e
n working wherever
“live” electrical wires may be encountered, try to ascertain whether there
is a danger of shock. DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL
while using it. Hold the tool only by the plas
t
ic grip to prevent electric shock if
you contact a live wire.
7. DO NOT MISUSE THE CORD.
Never carry your tools 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. Replac
e
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.
11. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT.
Store equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust.
Equipment also should be in a high location or locked up to
keep out of
reach of children.
12. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL.
It
will do the job better and more safely at the
rate for which it was intended.
13. USE THE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force a small tool or attachment to do the
work of a larger industrial tool. Don’t use a tool for a purpose
for which it was
not intended.
14. DRESS PROPERLY.
Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry; t
h
ey can be
caught in moving parts. Protective, non-electrically conduct
i
ve gloves, protective
eyewear and non-skid footwear are recommended. Wear pr
otective hair
covering to contain long hair and keep yourself from harm.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords
Amps from Tool Nameplate 25’ length
50’ length
75’ length
100’ length 150’ length 200’ length
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
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