Extension Cords - Milwaukee 8988-20 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR REMOVING PAINT
Use extreme care when stripping
WARNING
paint. Peelings, residue and vapors
of paint may contain lead, which is POISONOUS.
Pre-1977 paint may contain lead and paint made
before 1950 is likely to contain lead. Hand to
mouth contact with paint peelings or residue from
pre-1977 paint may result in lead ingestion. Ex-
posure to even low levels of lead can cause ir-
reversible brain and nervous system damage.
Young and unborn children are especially vulner-
able to lead poisoning. DO NOT REMOVE LEAD-
BASED PAINT WITH A HEAT GUN. Before begin-
ning your work, determine whether the paint you
are removing contains lead. A local health depart-
ment or a professional who uses a paint ana-
lyzer can check the paint for lead content. LEAD-
BASED PAINT SHOULD BE REMOVED ONLY BY
A PROFESSIONAL.
Persons removing paint should follow
these guidelines:
• Work in a well ventilated area. If possible, move
the workpiece outdoors. If working indoors, open
windows and place an exhaust fan in a window. Be
sure the fan is moving air from inside to outside.
Proper ventilation will reduce the risk of inhaling
chemicals found in the fumes or dust created by
using a heat gun.
• Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture,
clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts to pre-
vent property damage from the paint peelings.
• Place drop cloths in the work area to catch paint
scrapings. Wear protective clothing such as hats,
extra work shirts and overalls. Paint scrapings may
contain chemicals that are hazardous.
• Work in one room at a time. Remove furnishings
or cover them and place in the center of the room.
Seal doorways with drop cloths to seal work area
from the rest of the building.
• Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant
women, and nursing mothers should not be near
work area until all work is completed and work area
is cleaned thoroughly.
• Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter
(dust and fume) respirator mask which has been
approved by the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of
Safety and Health (NIOSH), or the United States
Bureau of Mines. These masks and replaceable
filters are readily available at major hardware stores.
Be sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may
keep masks from sealing properly. Change filters
often. DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT
ADEQUATE.
• Use caution when operating the heat gun. Keep
the heat gun moving to prevent excessive tempera-
tures. Excessive heat can cause paint and other
materials to burn and cause fumes, which may be
inhaled by the operator.
• Keep work environment clean. Keep food and
drink away from work area. Wash hands, arms and
face and rinse mouth before eating and drinking. Do
not smoke, or chew gum or tobacco in the work area.
Paint scrapings and dust created from removing
paint may contain chemicals that are hazardous.
• Clean up all paint scraping and dust. DO NOT
SWEEP, DRY DUST OR VACUUM. Wet mop
floors. Use a wet cloth to clean all walls, sills and
other surfaces where paint and dust have accumu-
lated. Use a high phosphate detergent, trisodium
phosphate (TSP), or a trisodium phosphate substi-
tute to clean and mop the work area.
• Dispose of paint scrapings properly. Follow-
ing each work session, place paint scrapings in a
double plastic bag, close it with tape or twist ties
and dispose.
• Remove protective clothing and work shoes
in the work area to avoid transferring dust to
other parts of the building. Wash work clothes
separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag that is
then washed with the work clothes. Wash hair and
body thoroughly with soap and water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

EXTENSION CORDS

Grounded tools require a three wire extension
cord. Double insulated tools can use either a two
or three wire extension cord. As the distance from
the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with
inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in
voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool
damage. Refer to the table shown to determine the
required minimum wire size.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater
the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14 gauge
cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.
When using more than one extension cord to make
up the total length, be sure each cord contains at
least the minimum wire size required. If you are using
one extension cord for more than one tool, add the
nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine
the required minimum wire size.
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
• If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be sure
it is marked with the suffix "W-A" ("W" in Canada)
to indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use.
• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition. Always replace a
damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a
qualified person before using it.
• Protect your extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge
For Extension Cords*
Nameplate Amps
0 - 2.0
2.1 - 3.4
3.5 - 5.0
5.1 - 7.0
7.1 - 12.0
12.1 - 16.0
16.1 - 20.0
*Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150%
of the rated amperes.
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Extension Cord Length
25' 50' 75' 100'
18 18 18 18
18 18 18 16
18 18 16 14
18 16 14 12
16 14 12 10
14 12 10 --
12 10 -- --
150'
16
14
12
12
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