Porter-Cable 557 Instruction Manual page 5

Ampere Rating
More Not More
Than
Than
0 6
6 10
10 12
12 16
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
• lead from lead-based paint.
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed
areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin
may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory damage or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA/
MSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct par-
ticles away from face and body.
ALWAYS wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI
S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. (ANSI Z87.1) and (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection
SYMBOLS
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V ....................... volts
Hz .................... hertz
min ................... minutes
................ direct current
.........................
..................... Class I Construction
......................... (grounded)
.................... Class II Construction
......................... (double insulated)
.../min .............. per minute
OPM ................ orbits per minute
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Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
25 (7.6) 50 (15.2)
120V
50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0)
240V
18
18
16
14
A ................. amperes
W ................ watts
.............. alternating current
.............. alternating or
...................
n o ............... no load speed
............... earthing terminal
............... safety alert symbol
BPM ........... beats per minute
RPM ........... revolutions per minute
5
100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
300 (91.4)
AWG
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended
direct current