Use and Care Manual

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Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
• If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to
indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use.
• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it.
• Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR CUT-OFF TOOLS
WARNING: DO NOT LET COMFORT OR FAMILIARITY WITH PRODUCT
(GAINED FROM REPEATED USE) REPLACE STRICT ADHERENCE TO PRODUCT SAFETY
RULES. If you use this tool unsafe or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury!
• Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator.
• Operations such as grinding, sanding, wire brushing or polishing are not
recommended to be performed with this power tool. Operations for which the power tool was not
designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
• Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and
recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power
tool, it does not assure safe operation.
• Wear eye and hearing protection. Always use safety glasses with side shields. Unless
otherwise specified, everyday glasses provide only limited impact resistance, they are not safety glasses.
Use only certified safety equipment; eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI z87.1 standards.
Protective hearing equipment should comply with ANSI s3.19 standards.
• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of personal injury.
• Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work
area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly
away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation
• Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be
cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
• Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete
stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
• Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the
spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the
housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
• Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these
materials.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)
Nameplate
Amperes
(At Full Load)
Extension Cord Length
25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 200 Feet
0–2.0 18 18 18 18 16 16
2.1–3.4 18 18 18 16 14 14
3.5–5.0 18 18 16 14 12 12
5.1–7.0 18 16 14 12 12 10
7.1–12.0 18 14 12 10 8 8
12.1–16.0 14 12 10 10 8 6
16.1–20.0 12 10 8 8 6 6