Use Of Extension Cord; Additional Safety Rules - Makita 5402-A Instruction Manual

Use Of Extension Cord
If the extension cord
i s
intended to be used outdoors, the cord shall be marked with the
suffix W-A following the cord type designation, for example
-
SJTW-A, to indicate
it i s
acceptable for outdoor use. Use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current the
tool will draw. Undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss
of power
and over-heating. Make sure the extension cord
i s
in good condition before using. Use the
table below to determine the proper wire size required in the extension cord.
Ampere rating 0 - 2.10- 3.50- 5.10- 7.10-
(on nameplate)
2
.oo
3.40 5 .OO 7.00 12.00
12.10-
16.00
Ext. Cable Length
I
Wire Size (American Wire Gauge)
~~
25
F t .
50 F t .
75
F t .
100
F t .
150
F t .
18 18 18 18 16 14
18 18 18 16 14 12
18 18 16 14 12 10
18 16 14 12 10
-
16
.
14 12 12
-
-
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
1. Keep Guards In Place and In Working Order.
Never wedge or
tie
lower guard open. Check operation of lower guard before each
use. Don't use if lower guard does not close briskly over saw blade. CAUTION: If saw
is dropped, lower guard may be bent, restricting full return.
2. Keep Blades Clean and Sharp.
Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.
3.
DANGER: Keep Hands Away From Cutting Area.
Keep hands away from blades. Don't reach underneath work while blade i s rotating.
Don't attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. CAUTION : Blades coast
after turn off.
4. Support Large Panels.
Large panels must be supported
as
shown in Fig. 1 to minimize the risk of
blade pinching and kickback.
When cutting operation requires the
resting of the saw on the work piece,
the saw shall be rested on the larger
portion and the smaller piece cut off.
A typical illustration
of support large
panels.
To
avoid kickback, support the panel
near the cut.
Fig.
4