Extension
Cords
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. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25
26-50
51-100
101-150
(0-7,6m)
(7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V
0-50
51-100
101-200
201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m)(30,4-60,gm)(60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More
Not more
American Wire Gage
Than
Than
0
6
18
16
16
14
6
10
18
16
14
12
10
12
16
16
14
12
12
16
14
12
Not Recommended
Symbols
The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V ...........................
volts
Hz ......................... hertz
min ........................ minutes
- - -. ..................... direct current
[] .......................... Class II Construction
......................... safety alert symbol
A .........................
amperes
W ........................
watts
'_ ....................... alternating current
no .......................
no load .speed
........................
earthing terminal
.../min .................. re volutions or
reciprocations
per minute
z_WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing,
grinding,
drilling,
and
other construction
activities
contains chemicals known to the State of California
to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples
of these
chemicals
are:
• bead from lead-based
paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a welt ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,
sawing, grinding,
drilling,
and other construction
activities.
Wear protective clothing
and wash exposed areas
with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
z_WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse
dust, which
may cause
serious and permanent respiratory
or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away
from face and body.
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Warnings
and Instructions:
Sanders
• ALWAYS USE PROPER EYE AND RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION.
• Clean your tool out periodically.