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Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts 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
More Not more American Wire Gage
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
•WEAR PROPER APPAREL.Do not wear loose clothing, neckties,
rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair. Air vents often cover moving parts and
should also be avoided.
•ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.Also use face or dust mask if
cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
•SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when
practical. 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
best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
•DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing acces-
sories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
•REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.Make
sure switch is in off position before plugging in.
•USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction
manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
•NEVER STAND ON TOOL.Serious injury could occur if the tool is
tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function — check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
•DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against
the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
•NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
POWER OFF.Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
•REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.
•TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, this equipment
may have 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, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY.
• The tool may be equipped with a 3-prong grounding type plug. This
plug is to be used in a grounded outlet only. If the plug does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. DO NOT
CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY.
Additional Safety Rules for Chop Saw• Always wear safety goggles or other eye protection when using this tool.
• Before using, inspect each cutting wheel for cracks or flaws. If a crack
or flaw is evident—discard the wheel! The wheel should also be
inspected whenever you think the tool may have been dropped.
• When starting the tool (with a new or replacement wheel installed)
place the tool in a well protected area. If the wheel has an undetected
crack or flaw, it should burst in less than one minute. Never start the
tool with a person in line with the wheel. This includes the operator.
• In operation, avoid bouncing the wheel or giving it rough treatment.
If this occurs, stop the tool and inspect the wheel.
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