Maintenance; Extension Cords - Dremel 8220 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Service
NO USER SERVICEABLE
WARNING
PARTS INSIDE. Preventive
maintenance performed by unauthorized
personnel may result in misplacing of
internal wires and components which
could cause serious hazard. We recom -
mend that all tool service be performed by a
Dremel Service Center. SERVICEMEN:
Disconnect tool and/or charger from power
source before servicing.
BATTERIES
Be alert for battery packs that are nearing
their end of life. If you notice decreased
tool performance or significantly shorter
running time between charges then it is time
to replace the battery pack. Failure to do so
can cause the tool to operate improperly or
damage the charger.
D.C. MOTORS
The motor in your tool has been engineered
for many hours of dependable service. To
maintain peak efficiency of the motor, we
If an extension cord is
WARNING
necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors that is capable
of carrying the current necessary for your
tool must be used. This will prevent
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and
receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
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recommend it be examined every six months.
Only a genuine Dremel replacement motor
specially designed for your tool should be
used.
Cleaning
To avoid accidents, always
WARNING
disconnect the tool and/or
charger from the power supply before
cleaning. The tool may be cleaned most
effectively with compressed dry air. Always
wear safety goggles when cleaning tools
with compressed air.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must
be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do
not attempt to clean by inserting pointed
objects through opening.
Certain cleaning agents
CAUTION
and solvents damage
plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household detergents
that contain ammonia.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF ExTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Tool's
Ampere
Cord Length in Feet
Rating
25 50 100 150
3-6 18 16 16 14
6-8 18 16 14 12
8-10
18 16 14 12
10-12 16 16 14 12
12-16 14 12 — —
Wire Sizes in mm 2
Cord Length in Meters
15 30 60 120
0.75 0.75 1.5 2.5
0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
1.0 2.5 4.0 —
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