DeWalt DW328 Instruction Manual page 3

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• DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges. Have damaged or worn power cord and strain relief
replaced immediately. DO NO T A TTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER
CORD.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer
than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for
better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if
damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• DISCONNECT OR LOCK OFF TOOLS when not in use, before
servicing, and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits,
cutters.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed
from tool before turning it on.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry tool with finger
on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
• EXTENSION CORDS. Use only three-wire extension cords which
have three prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles
which accept the tool's plug. Replace or repair damaged or worn
cord immediately. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER
CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not moreAmerican Wire Gage
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used
outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and
so marked.
• STAYALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate tool when you are tired.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction
manual Have defective switches replaced by authorized service
center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
Grounding Instructions
This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator
from electric shock. The tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and
3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type
receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is
the grounding wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow)
wire to a live terminal. If your unit is intended for use on less than 150