Specific Safety Rules - Makita UB1103 Instruction Manual

to the user - as well as damage to the
appliance. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN
THE APPLIANCE. Using a power source
with voltage less than the nameplate
rating is harmful to the motor.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good con-
dition. When using an extension cord,
be sure to use one heavy enough to
Ampere Rating
More Than Not More Than
0
6
10
12
SPECIFIC SAFETY
RULES
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with
product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to blower safety rules. If
you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly,
you can suffer serious personal injury.
Always use protective goggles,
1.
a cap and mask when using the
blower. Ordinary eye or sun glasses
are NOT safety glasses.
Never point the nozzle at anyone in
2.
the vicinity when using the blower.
Always use the dust bag when col-
3.
lecting dust, chips and the like.
Do not collect still smoldering ciga-
4.
rette ashes, freshly cut metals shav-
ings, screws, nails and the like.
Never block suction inlet and/or
5.
blower outlet. Increased motor rev-
olution may cause dangerous fan
breakage.
The blower is not intended for use
6.
by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
Young children should be super-
7.
vised to ensure that they do not play
with the blower.
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Volts
120V
6
10
12
16
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 to 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.
Total length of cord in feet
25 ft. 50 ft.
AWG
18 16
18 16
16 16
14 12
Some material contains chemicals
8.
which may be toxic. Take caution
to prevent dust inhalation and skin
contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This appliance is intended for house-
hold use.
WARNING -
to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for
tool.
volts
amperes
hertz
alternating current
no load speed
4 ENGLISH
100 ft. 150 ft.
16 14
14 12
14 12
Not Recommended
MISUSE or failure