Makita LS1045 Instruction Manual page 4

16. EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure t o use one heavy enough t o carry
the current your product will draw. A n undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting i n
loss
of power and overheating. Table
1
shows the
correct size t o use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heav-
ier the cord.
Minimum gage for cord
I
AmDere Ratina
Volts
I
Total length of cord in feet
1 2 0 V
I
2 5 f t . 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
Not
More Than More Than
0
6
6 1 0
1 0 1 2
1 2 1 6
4
AWG
18 1 6 1 6 1 4
1 8 1 6 1 4 1 2
1 6 16 1 4 1 2
1 4 1 2
Not Recommended