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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 t o carry
the current your product will draw. An 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 gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
TABLE
1
MINIMUM
GAUGE
FOR CORD
SETS
~
Ampere Rating
More
Not More
Than
Than
Total Length of Cord in Feet
0
-
25
26
-
50
51
-
100
101
-
150
A W G
0
-
6
6
-
10
10
-
12
12
-
16
3
18
16
14
16
16
14
12
14
12
Not Recommended
18
16
; :
1
12
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