Bosch Power Tools CM8S manual Electrical Requirements, Double-Insulated Tools, Extension Cords

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Safety

!WARNING “READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” — Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identified by BULLET (•) symbol listed BELOW, and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal

injury.

Double-Insulated Tools

Double insulation is a design concept used in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. It is a recognized and approved system by Underwriter’s Laboratories, CSA and Federal OSHA authorities.

•Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician.

•WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

•POLARIZED PLUGS. Your tool is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other); this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not change the plug in any way.

Extension Cords

•Replace damaged cords immediately. Use of damaged cords can shock, burn or electrocute.

•If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with adequate size conductors should be used to pre- vent excessive voltage drop, loss of power or overheating. The table shows the correct size to use, depending on cord length and nameplate amperage rating of tool. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Always use UL and CSA listed extension cords.

RECOMMENDED SIzES Of ExTENSION CORDS

Tool		120-volt AC Tools
Ampere		Cord Length in Feet
Rating		Cord Size in AWG
	25	50	100	150
3-6	18	16	16	14
6-8	18	16	14	12
8-10	18	16	14	12
10-12	16	16	14	12
12-16	14	12	N/A	N/A

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

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Electrical Requirements

•	Connect this saw to a 120V, 15-amp branch cir-	•	Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or
	cuit with a 15-amp fuse or circuit breaker. Using		incorrect connections, overload or low voltage
	the wrong size fuse can damage the motor.		(such as small size wire in the supply circuit or
•	Fuses may “blow” or circuit breakers may trip		overly long supply circuit wire). Always check
			the connections, the load and the supply circuit
	frequently if motor is overloaded. Overloading
			whenever motor does not work well.
	can occur if you feed the blade into the
	workpiece too rapidly or start and stop too often
	in a short time.

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