User Manual
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increase the risk of electric shock.
Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Ampere
Rating
Volts Total length of cord in feet
120V 25ft. 50ft. 100ft.
150ft
.
More Than
Not More Than AWG
0
6
10
6
10
12
18
18
16
16
16
16
16
14
14
14
12
12
12 16
14 12
Not Recommended
Use of a GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
nger on the switch or energizing power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.