Extension Cords; Troubleshooting - Skil SR250801 Guide D'utilisation

EXTENSION CORDS

WARNING
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.
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
If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with adequate size conductors
that is capable of carrying the current necessary for your tool must be
Cord Size in A.W.G Wire sizes in mm
Cord length in feet
25 50 100 150
18 16 16
18 16 14
18 16 14
16 16 14
14 12 -
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.
Cord length in meters
15 30
14 0.75 0.75 1.5
12 0.75 1.0 2.5
12 0.75 1.0
12 1.0 2.5
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1. Plug tool into a power source.
2. Replace fuse or reset tripped circuit
breaker. (If the product repeatedly
causes the circuit or fuse to trip/
blow, discontinue use immediately
and have it serviced by an
Authorized SKIL Service Center.)
3. Inspect cord for damage. If
damaged, have cord replaced by an
Authorized SKIL Service Center.
4. Have switch replaced by an
Authorized SKIL Service Center.
1. Replace with adequate extension
cord (Refer to the part of
"EXTENSION CORDS ").
2. Contact your electric company.
2
60 120
2.5
4.0
2.5 4.0
4.0 -
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Remedy
15