Important Safety Instruction - Tool Shop 240-2003 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

When using electric tools, machines or equipment, basic safety
WARNING:
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury.
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READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp,
wet, or poorly lit locations. Don't expose your tool to rain. Keep the work area
well lit. Don't use tools in the presence of Àammable gases or liquids.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY. All children should be kept
away from the work area. Don't let them handle machines, tools or extension
cords. Visitors can be a distraction and are dif¿cult to protect from injury.
4. GROUNDED TOOLS must be plugged into an outlet that itself is properly
installed and grounded. Grounding provides a low-resistance path to carry
electricity to ground away from the operator, should the tool malfunction elec-
trically. Do not remove the grounding prong from the plug or alter the plug in
any way. If in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded according
to code, check with a quali¿ed electrician.
5. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS REGARDING GROUNDED PLUG.
Plug power cord into a 110-120V properly grounded type outlet protected by a
12 amp time delay, a circuit saver fuse or circuit breaker.
6. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded
surfaces: pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures. When your
body is grounded the risk of electric shock increases. When working wherever
"live" electrical wires may be encountered, try to ascertain whether there is
a danger of shock. Even so, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE
TOOL while using it.
7. HANDLE THE CORD CAREFULLY. Never pull on the cord to unplug this tool.
Protect the cord from potential sources of damage:heat, oil & solvents, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
8. WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS, USE AN OUTDOOR-RATED EXTENSION
CORD. An extension cord rated for outdoor use must be marked "W-A" or
"W".
9. DO NOT EXPOSE ELECTRICAL POWER TOOLS TO MOISTURE. Rain or
wet conditions can cause water to enter the tool and lead to electric shock.
10. ENSURE THE EXTENSION CORD YOU USE IS OF SUFFICIENT GAUGE
FOR ITS LENGTH.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords
Amps from Tool Nameplate 25'(7 m) length 50'(15 m)length 75'(23 m)length 100'(30 m) length 150' (46 m)length 200'(61 m)length
0-5 amps
16 ga.
5.1-8 amps 16 ga.
8.1-12 amps 14 ga.
12.1-15 amps
12 ga.
15.1-20 amps 10 ga.
11. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. Store equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust.
Equipment also should be in a high location or locked up to keep out of reach
of children.
12. DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and more safely at the
rate for which it was intended.
13. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force a small tool or attachment to do the work
of a larger industrial tool. Don't use a tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.
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16 ga. 16 ga. 14 ga.
16 ga. 14 ga. 12 ga.
14 ga. 16 ga. 10 ga.
12 ga. 10 ga. 10 ga.
10 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use
12 ga. 12 ga.
10 ga. Do Not Use
Do Not Use Do Not Use
Do Not Use Do Not Use
Do Not Use Do Not Use