Important Information About Extension Cords - Skil RAS900 Guide D'utilisation

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT EXTENSION CORDS

WARNING
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 FOR 120-VOLT ALTERNATING
CURRENT TOOLS
Tool's
Ampere
Rating
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
8
An extension cord with adequate size conductors that is capable of
carrying the current for your tool must be used. This will prevent
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Cord Length in Fee
25 50
18 16
18 16
18 16
16 16
14 12
100 150
16 14
14 12
14 12
14 12
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Wire Sizes in mm
Cord Length in Meterst
15 30
0.75 0.75
0.75 1.0
0.75 1.0
1.0 2.5
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2
60 120
1.5 2.5
2.5 4.0
2.5 4.0
4.0 —
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