Safety Guidelines - Definitions - Porter-Cable PC1800DS Instruction Manual

90550099 PC1800DS Crdl Sander REVISED
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
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construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed
areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the
skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause
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serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away
from face and body.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
:
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
:
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
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result in minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
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situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
• 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.
Volts
120V
240V
Ampere Rating
More
Than
0 -
6 -
10 -
12 -
4/1/09
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Total Length of Cord in Feet
0-25 26-50 51-100
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
0-50 51-100 101-200
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
Not more American Wire Gage
Than
6 18 16 16
10 18 16 14
12 16 16 14
16 14 12 Not Recommended
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101-150
201-300
14
12
12