Use Of Extension Cord; Additional Safety Rules For Circular Saw - Makita 5201N-A Instruction Manual

Use Of Extension Cord
I f the extension cord i s intended to be used outdoors, the cord shall be marked with the
suffix W-A following the cord type designation, for example
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SJTW-A, to indicate it is
acceptable for outdoor use. Use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current the
tool will draw. Undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and over-heating. Make sure the extension cord is in good condition before using. Use the
table below to determine the proper wire size required in the extension cord.
25
F t .
50
F t .
75
F t .
100
F t .
150
F t .
Ampere rating
2.10- 3.50- 5.10- 7.10- 12.10-
(on nameplate)
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3.40
I
5.00
I
7.00
1
12.00
1
16.00
18 18 18 18 16 14
18 18 18 16 14 12
18 18 16 14 12 10
18 16 14 12 10
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16 14 12 12
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E x t . Cable Length
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Wire Size (American Wire Gauge)
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAW
1. Keep Guards In Place and In Working Order.
Never wedge or t i e lower guard open. Check operation of lower guard before each
use. Don't use if lower guard does not close briskly over saw blade. CAUTION: I f saw
is dropped, lower guard may be bent, restricting full return.
Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.
Keep hands away from blades. Don't reach underneath work while blade is rotating.
Don't attempt to remove cut material when blade i s moving. CAUTION: Blades coast
after turn off.
When cutting operation requires the resting of the saw on the work piece, the saw shall
be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off.
Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the operator.
Release
switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Keep blades sharp. Support
large panels. Use fence or straight edge guide when ripping. Don't force tool. Stay
alert exercise control. Don't remove saw from work during a cut while the blade i s
moving
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2.
Keep Blades Clean and Sharp.
3.
DANGER: Keep Hands Away From Cutting Area.
4. Support Large Panels
5. Use Rip Fence.
6.
Guard Against Kickback.
7.
Lower Guard. Raise lowerguard with the retracting handle.
8.
Adjustments. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight.
9.
Use Only Correct Blades In Mounting.
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Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
Don't use blades with incorrect size holes.
Never use defective or incorrect blade washers or bolts.
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