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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 ground away from the operator, should the tool malfunction electri-
cally. 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. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK.
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. DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD.
Never carry power 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’ 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
11. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT.
Store
equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust. Equip-
ment 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.
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