Makita 9005B Instruction Manual page 3

14. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking t o
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it
on.
15.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry tool with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in.
16. EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure t o use one heavy enough
to
carry
the current your product will draw. A n undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the
correct size t o 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.
TABLE
1
MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS
0 - 6
6
-
10
10
-
12
12
-
16
I
Total Length of Cord in Feet
18 16
14
16 16 14 12
14 12
Not Recommended
18 16
; :
1
12
I
0
-
25
I
26
-
50
I
51
-
100
I
101
-
150
Ampere Rating
More Not More
Than Than
A W G
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