full speed before starting a cut.
• Always keep handles dry, clean and free
of oil and grease. Hold the tool firmly with
both hands when in use.
• Always be alert at all times, especially
during repetitive, monotonous operations.
Always be sure of position of your hands
relative to the blade.
• Stay clear of end pieces that may fall after
cutting off. They may be hot, sharp and/or
heavy. Serious personal injury may result.
• Replace or repair damaged cords.
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. Use only 3-wire extension
cords that have 3-prong grounding-
type plugs and 3-pole receptacles
that accept the tool's plug.
• An extension cord must have
adequate wire size (AWg or
American Wire gauge) for safety.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire,
the greater the capacity of the cable, that is
16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. When using more than one
extension to make up the total length, be sure
each individual extension contains at least
the minimum wire size. The following table
shows the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum gage for Cord Sets
volts
Total Length of Cord in feet
120V
0-25
26-50
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V
0-50
51-100
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More Not more
Than Than
0
-6
18
6
-10
18
10
-12
16
12
-16
14
CAUTION
: Blades coast after turn off.
Serious personal injury may result.
WARNINg
: ALWAyS wear proper
personal hearing protection that
conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during
use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
WARNINg
: ALWAyS use proper eye
protection. All users and bystanders
must wear proper eye protection that
conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
WARNINg
: ALWAyS USe SAfeTy
gLASSeS. Everyday eyeglasses are
NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty.
51-100
101-150
101-200
201-300
American Wire Gage
16
16
14
16
14
12
16
14
12
12
Not Recommended
ALWAYS wear certified safety equipment:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA
Z94.3).
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection.
• NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.
WARNINg
: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities contains
chemicals known in 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 (CCA).
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.
WARNINg
: Use of this tool can generate
and/or disburse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other
injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct
particles away from face and body.
Always operate tool in well-ventilated area
and provide for proper dust removal. Use
dust collection system wherever possible.
• The label on your tool may include the
following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V .................volts
mW ............milliwatts
nm ..............wavelength in nonometers
A .................amperes
Hz ...............hertz
W ................watts
min .............minutes
................alternating current
...........direct current
no ...............no load speed
................Class II Construction
.../min ........revolutions or reciprocation
....................per minute
................earthing terminal
................safety alert symbol
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