General Safety Rules; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - DeWalt DC300 Instruction Manual

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General Safety Rules

WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warn-
ings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. Replace
or repair damaged cords. Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-
prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole receptacles that
accept the tool's plug.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. 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.
Recommended Minimum Wire Size
for Extension Cords
Total Length of Cord
25 ft. 50 ft. 75 ft.
7.6 m 15.2 m 22.9 m 30.5 m 38.1 m 45.7 m 53.3 m
Wire Size AWG
18 18 16

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while oper-
ating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
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100 ft. 125 ft. 150 ft. 175 ft.
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