Makita DA3000R 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 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 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
Total Length
of
Cord in Feet
0 - 2 5
I
26
-
50
I
51
-
100
I
101
-
150
18 16 14
16 16 14 12
14 12
Not Recommended
18 16
; :
1
12
Ampere Rating
More Not More
Than Than
A W G
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