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Cleaning
To avoid accidents, always
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disconnect the tool and/or
charger from the power supply before
cleaning. The tool may be cleaned most
effectively with compressed dry air. Always
wear safety goggles when cleaning tools
with compressed air.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be
kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not
If an extension cord is
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necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors that is capable
of carrying the current necessary for your
tool must be used. This will prevent
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and
receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects
through opening.
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plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household detergents
that contain ammonia.
Accessories
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF ExTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Tool's
Ampere
Cord Length in Feet
Rating
25
3-6
18
6-8
18
8-10
18
10-12
16
12-16
14
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Certain cleaning agents
and
solvents
damage
Wire Sizes in mm
Cord Length in Meters
50
100 150
15
30
60
16
16
14
0.75 0.75 1.5
16
14
12
0.75 1.0 2.5
16
14
12
0.75 1.0 2.5
16
14
12
1.0 2.5 4.0
12
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120
2.5
4.0
4.0
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