DeWalt DW616 Instruction Manual page 2

SAV E TH ESE
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UCT IONS
General Safety lnstructions
WARNING! Bead and understand all instructions. Failure to fottow allinstruc-
tions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personatinjury.
sAv E THESE TwSTRUCTTOwS
Salety Instructions
For AII Tools
WORK AREA
A Xep your work area clean and wetl tit. Ctuttered benches and dark areas invite acci-
dents.
A D,o not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
A' xep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
A Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet property instatled and groundd in
accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the groundlng prong or
modity the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter ptugs. check with a quatitia
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. tf the
tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance
path to carry electricity away from the user. This tool uses grounded construction (S prong
plug) to provide a means to transfer electrical energy safety away from the user in the event
the too! electrically malfunctions, breaks down, or the tool case becomes live. Damage to, or
loss of, one of the 3 plug blades; damage to the plug or cord, or failure to have the toot
plugged into a verified and continuously grounded electrical system, may result in electric
shock, serious iniury, or death. To avoid these risks of injury, the tool must, at atttimes, be
maintained and in proper working order (cord, plug blades) and ptugged into a continuously
grounded electricd system. (See also "Cleaning" in the Maintenance section.)
A Avoid body contact with grounded surtaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
. refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
A Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power toot witt
increase the risk of electric shock.
A, Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry tools or pult the plug from an
outlet. Kep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace dam-
aged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
A, Wnen operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord markd -W 4',
or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
EXTENSION CORDS
A 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 wilt draw. A vott-
age decrease of more than 10% will cause a loss of power and overheating. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting rn /oss of power and overheating. The fot-
lowing table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. lf in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the
cord.
Volts
120V
Minimum Gage lor Cord S,ets
Total Length of Cord in Feet
0 - 2 5
2 6 - 5 0
5 1 - . 1 0 0 1 0 1 _ 1 5 0
2 4 0 V
0 _ 5 0
5 1 _ 1 0 0 1 0 1 - 2 0 0 ? 0 1 _ 3 0 0
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
1 0 -
1 2
1 6
1 2 -
1 6
1 4
t o
12
1 4
1 2
Not Recommended