DeWalt DW250/DW270 instruction manual Safety. Instructions For All Tools, Awg

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Safety. Instructions For All Tools

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite

injuries.

. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT.Don't expose power tools to rain. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep workarea welllit. Do not use toolin presenceof flammableliquidsor gases.

. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Preventbody contact with

grounded surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigeratorenclosures.

. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visitors contact tool or extensioncord. All visitorsshould be kept away from work area.

. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry,and high or locked-upplace - out of reach of children.

. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate

for which it was intended.

. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-dutytool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended.

. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

. USE SAFETY GLASSES.Also use face or dust mask if operationis dusty.

. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Followinstructionsfor lubricatingand changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if

damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extensioncords periodicallyand replace if damaged. Keep handles dry,clean, and free from oil and grease.

. DISCONNECT OR LOCK OFF TOOLS when not in use, before

servicing, and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.

. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

. EXTENSION CORDS. 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. The following table 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.

Volts

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

 

 

Total Length of Cord in Feet

 

120V

 

0-25

26-50

51-100 101-150

240V

 

0-50

51-100

101-200 201-300

Ampere Rating

 

AWG

 

 

More

Not more

 

 

 

Than

Than

 

 

 

 

0

-

6

18

16

16

14

6

-

10

18

16

14

12

10

-

12

16

16

14

12

12

-

16

14

12

Not Recommended

. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used

outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.

. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.

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