Electromagnetic Fields - Power Fist 8699159 User Manual

8699159

ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

WARNING! Shut off the electrical tool or device and move away if you feel
faint, dizzy, nausea or shocks. Seek medical attention.
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) can interfere with electronic devices such as
pacemakers. Anyone with a pacemaker should consult with their doctor before
working with or near a tool that generates an EMF. The following steps can
minimize the effects of electromagnetic fields.
1. Keep the power source and any power cables as far away from the user as
practical. A minimum of 24 in. is recommended.
2. Avoid long and regular bursts of energy while operating the tool. Use the
tool for short or intermittent periods of time. This will prevent a pacemaker
from interpreting the signal as a rapid heartbeat.
3. Alert other people in the work area, so they can take precautions or can
watch out for those with a pacemaker.
MOTOR PRECAUTION
NOTICE! To avoid motor damage, this motor should be blown out with dry,
compressed air or vacuumed frequently to keep particulates and dust from
interfering with normal motor ventilation.
1. If the motor does not start, turn the tool off and unplug it. Check the saw blade
to make sure it turns freely. If the blade is free, try to start the motor again.
2. If the motor still does not start, check the motor's carbon brushes. Replace
with new carbon brushes if they are worn down.
3. Connect this tool with a fuse or circuit breaker. Using the wrong size fuse can
damage the motor. Fuses may 'blow' or circuit breakers may trip frequently if:
a. Motor is overloaded. Overloading can occur if you feed the material to
the saw too rapidly or start/stop too many times in a short period.
b. Voltage not more than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage can
handle normal loads. For heavy loads, the voltage may drop too low
for the motor to operate. This can be caused by a small gauge wire in
the supply circuit or an overly long supply circuit wire. Always check
the connections, the load and the supply circuit whenever motor does
not work well.
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4-1/2 in. Metal Cutting Band Saw
For technical questions call 1-800-665-8685
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