Black & Decker MS800B Safety Warnings and Instructions Sanders, Extension Cords, Symbols

Extension Cords

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 gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

			Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts			0-25	Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V				26-50	51-100	101-150
240V			(0-7,6m)	(7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
			0-50	51-100	101-200	201-300
Ampere Rating			(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
				American Wire Gage
More		Not more
Than	-	Than	18	16	16	14
0		6
6	-	10	18	16	14	12
10	-	12	16	16	14	12
12	-	16	14	12	Not Recommended

Symbols

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V			volts	A		amperes
Hz			hertz	W		watts
min			minutes	no		alternating current
			direct current			no load speed
			Class II Construction			earthing terminal
	..........................				.........................
		.........................	safety alert symbol	.../min		revolutions or
						reciprocations per minute

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California

to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

•Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.

Safety Warnings and Instructions: Sanders

•ALWAYS USE PROPER EYE and respiratory PROTECTION.

•Clean your tool out periodically.

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