Bosch 1660 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 15

BM 2610914527 3/03 3/18/03
If an extension cord is
WARNING
!
necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors that is capable
of carrying the current necessary for your
tool must be 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.
(*= standard equipment)
(**= optional accessories)
* 6-1/2" thin kerf 18 tooth carbide blade
** 6-1/2" thin kerf 24 tooth carbide blade
* 1 hour charger
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Accessories
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION
CORDS120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Tool's
Ampere
Rating Cord Length in Feet
25
3-6 18
6-8 18
8-10 18
10-12 16
12-16
14
** 15 minute charger
* rip fence
** 15 foot "Airsweep" hose, attaches to
most vacuum cleaners
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2
Wire Sizes in mm
Cord Length in Meters
50 100 150 15 30 60 120
16 16 14 .75 .75 1.5 2.5
16 14 12 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0
16 14 12 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0
16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —
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