Work Area; Electrical Safety - DeWalt DW217 Instruction Manual

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General Safety Rules
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and
dark areas invite accidents.
• 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.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordi-
nances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the
plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the out-
let is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunc-
tion or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to
carry electricity away from the user. The DW223G and the
DW235G units are grounded. Applicable only to Class I
(grounded) tools.
• Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polar-
ized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the out-
let, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug
in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three
wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
Applicable only to Class II (double insulated) tools. The DW217,
DW221, DW222, DW223, DW226, DW231, DW235, DW236,
DW245 and DW246 units have a polarized plug. The DW217,
DW221, DW222, DW223, DW223-220, DW226, DW231, DW235,
DW235-220, DW236, DW238, DW239, DW245, DW246, DW248
and DW249 units are double insulated. The DW223-220, and
DW235-220 units are rated at 230 volts and they are fitted with the
220 volt style plug which is not polarized.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or
pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor exten-
sion cord marked "W-A" or "W." These cords are rated for out-
door use and reduce the risk of electric shock. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the cur-
rent your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The follow-
ing 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.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25
240V 0-50
Ampere Rating
More Not more
Than Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
26-50 51-100 101-150
51-100 101-200 201-300
AWG
16 16 14
16 14 12