Extension Cords; Safety Symbols For Your Tool - Craftsman 17540 - 9.5 Amp 1-3/4 HP Plunge Base Router Operator's Manual

ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont.
3. BEFORE plugg{ngIn the tool,BE SURE that the out]etvoltage supplied ts within the
voltage marked on the tool'sdata plate DO NOT use "AC onI_ rated tools with a DC
power supply.
4. AVOID body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, redfr_tors,ranges and
refrigerators. There Is an Increased risk of electric shock If your body Isgrounded°
5 DO NOT expose power tools to raln or wet oondlUona or use power tools tn wet
or damp locations, Water entedng a power toolwl_IIncrease the riskof eTec_c shack.
6. INSPECT too! cords for damage. Have damaged loci cords repaired at a Sear
Service Centare, B E SURE to stay constantlyaware of Ihe cord location and keep
tl well away fromthe movingrouter.
7, DO NOT abuse the cord, NEVER use the cord to carry the tool by or to pull the
plug from the outlet° Keep cord away fromheat, o11, s harp edges or mov]ngparts
Replace damaged cords fmmsdlatafy. Damaged cords Increase the dsk of elsctrtc shock.
EXTENSION CORDS
Use a proper extension cord. ONLY use cords listed by UnderwritersLabomtorlss(UL).
Other extensioncords can cause a drop In Ilnsvoltage, resulting In a lose of power end
overheatingof tool. For thistool an AWG (American Wire Gauge) size of at least 14-gauge
is recommended for an extensioncord of 25-fL or tess In lengh_, Use 12-gauge for an
extension cord of 50-fL FJdenstoncords 10IPIt. or longer are not recommended°
Remember, a smaller wire gauge size has greater capacity then a larger number
(14-gauge wire has more capacitythan 16-gauge wire;12-gauge wire has more capactty
than 14..gauge).When In doubtuse the smallernumber. When operating a power loci
ouldoore, usa an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W', These cords are rated
for outdoorusa and reduce the dsk of elactr_ shock.
/_,CAUTION: Keep ths extenslon cord clear of the working eras.Position the
cord so that it will nat get caught on lumber,tools or other obslruotlonewhite you
are working with a powerloolo
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_WARNING: Cheek extension cords before each use. If damaged replace I
Immediately. Never use Iool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area
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could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious injury,
SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL
The Isbel on your tool rosy Include the following symbols.
V ............................................ Vol_
A ............................... Amps
Hz..................................... Hertz
W.................................... Waits
rain .................................................... Minutes
............................ Alternating current
................................... Direct current
no .................................... No-loadspeed
................................. ,Class11 conslrucllon. Double Insulated
]mtn Revolutionsor Strokesper min_
Z_' ................................. IndIcatesdanger, warningor caution
t! means attentionl Yoa_" s afety is involved
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