Guidelines For Extension Cords; Minimum Recommended Gauge For Extension Cords - Craftsman 152.229010 Instruction Manual

20, MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE, Always keep tools
clean and in good working order, Keep all blades
and tool bits sharp,
21, NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED,
Turn the power switch to the OFF position, DO
NOT leave the tool until it has come to a complete
stop,
22, REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the
immediate area prior to turning the tool ON,
23, SECURE ALL WORK, When it is possibb, use
damps or jigs to secure the workpbce, This is safer
than attempting to hold the workpbce with your
hands,
24, STAY ALERT, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating a power tool, DO
NOT USE a tool wNe tired or under the influence
of drugs, abohol, or medication, A moment of
inattention whib operating power tools may resWt
in serious personal injury,
25, USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES,
Use of incorrect or improper accessories could
cause serious injury to the operator and cause
damage to the tool, if in doubt, check the instruction
manual that comes with that particular accessory,
26, USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD IN GOOD
CONDITION, When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw, Please see "MiNiMUM
RECOMMENDED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION
CORDS (AWG)" table for correct sizing of an exten-
sion cord, if in doubt, use the next heavier gauge,
27, WEAR PROPER CLOTHING. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry, These items
can get caught in the machine during operations
and pull the operator into the moving parts, Users
must wear a protective cover on their hair, if the
hair is long, to prevent it from contacting any
moving parts,
GUIDEUNES FOR
EXTENSUON CORDS
The smaller the gauge-number, the larger diameter of
the extension cord, if in doubt of the proper size of an
extension cord, use a shorter and thicker cord, An
undersized cord wiii cause a drop in line voltage result-
ing in a loss of power and overheating, USE ONLY A
3-WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS A 3-PRONG
GROUNDING PLUG AND A 3-POLE RECEPTACLE
THAT ACCEPTS THE TOOL'S PLUG.
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 property sized, 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,
120 VOLT OPERATION ONLY
25' LONG 50' LONG 100' LONG
0 to 6 Amps
6 to 10 Amps
10to 12 Amps
12 to 15 Amps
18 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
12 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
14 AWG
Not
recommended
240 VOLT OPERATION ONLY
0 to 6 Amps
6 to 10 Amps
10to 12 Amps
12 to 15 Amps
25' LONG
18 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
50' LONG
18 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
12 AWG
100' LONG
16 AWG
14 AWG
14 AWG
Not
recommended