RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS 120 VOLT
ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Tool's Ampere Rating
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Tool will not start.
Tool does not come up to
speed.
Excessive vibration.
Accessory binds, stalls
motor or kicks back when
drilling.
Cord Size in A.W.G
Cord length in feet
25 50 100 150
18 16 16
14
18 16 14
12
18 16 14
12
16 16 14
12
14 12
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Cause
1. Power cord is not plugged in.
2. Power source fuse or circuit
breaker is tripped.
3. Cord damaged.
4. Burned out switch.
1. Extension cord has
insufficient gauge or is too
long.
2. Low house voltage.
1. Accessory being used is bent
of damaged.
2. Accessory being used is not
secure in chuck.
1. Damaged accessory.
2. Incorrect accessory for drill/
hammer drill speed.
Wire sizes in mm
2
Cord length in meters
15
30
60
120
0.75 0.75 1.5
2.5
0.75 1.0 2.5
4.0
0.75 1.0
2.5
4.0
1.0
2.5
4.0
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1. Plug tool into a power source.
2. Replace the fuse or reset the
tripped circuit breaker. (If the
product repeatedly causes
the circuit or fuse to trip/blow,
discontinue use immediately
and have the tool serviced by
an Authorized SKIL Service
Center or Service Station.)
3. Inspect the cord for damage.
If damaged, have the cord
replaced by an Authorized
SKIL Service Center or Service
Station.
4. Have the switch replaced by an
Authorized SKIL Service Center
or Service Station.
1. Replace with adequate
extension cord (Refer to the
part of "EXTENSION CORDS").
2. Contact your electric company.
1. Discard and replace with new
accessory.
2. Reference the "Inserting Bit"
section of manual.
1. Discard and replace with new
accessory.
2. Use properly rated accessory
as indicated by accessory
manufacturer.
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Remedy
15