Minimum Gage For Extenrion Cord; Additional Safety Rules - Makita 2012NB Instruction Manual

USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to 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 num-
ber, the heavier the cord.
Ampere Rating
More Than
0
6
10
12

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to planer safety rules. If
you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious
personal injury.
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Make sure that all covers are installed in
place before operation.
3. Handle the blades very carefully.
4. Check the blades carefully for cracks or
damage before
cracked or damaged blades immediately.
5. Tighten the planer blade installation bolts
securely.
6. Remove nails and clean the workpiece
before cutting. Nail, sand or foreign mat-
ter can cause blade damage.
7. Do not wear gloves during operation.
4
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Not More Than
6
10
12
16
operation. Replace
Volts Total length of cord in feet
120 V 25 ft.
18
18
16
14
8. Do not remove chips from the chip chute
when the motor is running. Clean out
chips after the blades come to a complete
stop. Always use a stick etc. when clean-
ing them out.
9. Do not leave the tool running.
10. Do not abuse cord. Never yank cord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord
away from heat, oil water and sharp
edges.
50 ft. 100 ft.
AWG
16 16
16 14
16 14
12 Not Recommended
150 ft.
14
12
12
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