Skil SR232301 Guide D'utilisation page 18

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
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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
Cord length in feet
25 50 100 150
18 16 16
18 16 14
18 16 14
16 16 14
14 12 -
1. Power cord is not plugged in.
2. Power source fuse or circuit
breaker is tripped.
3. Cord is damaged.
4. Burned out switch.
1. Extension cord has insufficient
gauge or is too long.
2. Low house voltage.
Wire sizes in mm
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
- - -
Cause
2
60 120
2.5
4.0
2.5 4.0
4.0 -
- -
Remedy
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 or Service Station.)
3. Inspect cord for damage.
If damaged, have cord
replaced by an Authorized
SKIL Service Center or
Service Station.
4. Have switch replaced by an
Authorized SKIL Service
Center or Service Station.
1. Replace with adequate
extension cord (Refer to
the part of "EXTENSION
CORDS").
2. Contact your electric
company.