IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL
WARNING : When using electric tools, machines or equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and personal injury.
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use bench tools in damp,
wet, or poorly lit locations. Don't expose your tool to rain. Keep the work area
well lit. Don't use tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AND BY STANDERS AWAY. All children should be kept
away from the work area. Don't let them handle machines, tools or extension
cords. Visitors can be a distraction and are difficult to protect from injury.
4. GROUNDED TOOLS must be plugged into an outlet that itself is properly
installed and grounded. Grounding provides a low-resistance path to carry
electricity to ground away from the operator, should the tool malfunction
electrically. Do not remove the grounding prong from the plug or alter the plug
in any way. If in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded according
to code, check with a qualified electrician.
5. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS REGARDING DOUBLE INSULATION.
This tool is double insulated. It is equipped with a polarized plug. One blade is
wider than the other, so it will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If you have
difficulty inserting the plug, try reversing it. If it still doesn't fit, do not alter the
plug; have a qualified electrician install a polarized outlet.
6. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded
surfaces: pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures. When your body
is grounded the risk of electric shock increases. When working wherever "live"
electrical wires may be encountered, try to ascertain whether there is a danger
of shock. Even so, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL while
using it. Hold the tool only by the plastic grip to prevent electric shock if you
contact a live wire.
7. DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. Never carry your bench tool by the cord or pull
on the cord to unplug it. Protect the cord from potential sources of damage:
heat, oil & solvents, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately.
8. WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS, USE AN OUTDOOR-RATED EXTENSION
CORD. An extension cord rated for outdoor use must be marked "W-A" or "W".
9. DO NOT EXPOSE ELECTRICAL BENCH TOOLS TO MOISTURE. Rain or wet
conditions can cause water to enter the tool and lead to electric shock.
10. ENSURE THE EXTENSION CORD YOU USE IS OF SUFFICIENT GAUGE
FOR ITS LENGTH.
Amps from Tool Nameplate
25' length
0-5 amps
16 ga.
5.1-8 amps
16 ga.
8.1-12 amps
14 ga.
12.1-15 amps
12 ga.
15.1-20 amps
10 ga.
11. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. Store equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust.
Equipment also should be in a high location or locked up to keep out of reach
of children.
12. DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate
for which it was intended.
13. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force a small tool or attachment to do the work
of a larger industrial tool. Don't use a tool for a purpose for which it was not
intended.
14. DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can be caught
in moving parts. Protective, non-electrically conductive gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair and keep it from harm.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords
50' length
75' length
16 ga.
16 ga.
16 ga.
14 ga.
14 ga.
12 ga.
12 ga.
10 ga.
10 ga.
10 ga.
100' length
150' length
14 ga.
12 ga.
12 ga.
10 ga.
10 ga.
Do Not Use
10 ga.
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
200' length
12 ga.
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Do Not Use