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Operation
1.Never force the tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. It is designed to do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended.
2.Do not carry the tool by its power cord.
3.Always unplug the cord by the plug. Never yank the cord out of the wall.
4.Always turn off the machine before unplugging.
IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE, DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL!
Check to see if your tool has a two or three- prong plug. If your tool has a
If the tool or machine has a
Grounding Instructions and | If a |
Voltage Warning | may use an adapter, but you must then connect |
Common household current is | the green ear on the adapter to the outlet. |
As long as your tool is rated from | Unscrew the center screw of the outlet cover |
there will be no complications using this tool | and put the screw through the green ear. Plug |
with household receptacles. NEVER try to | the adapter’s two prongs into the outlet, and |
plug a | replace the center screw. Now plug the tool or |
(or | machine into the adapter. |
possible serious injury to the operator can | DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG IN ANY |
occur. The plugs have different shapes to | WAY. IFYOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CALL |
prevent this. | A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. |
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Extension Cords
If your tool is double insulated and has a
The extension cord must have a minimum wire size depending on the amperage of the tool and the length of the extension cord. The size is determined by its AWG (American Wire Gauge) rating. The smaller the gauge, the greater the cable’s capacity. The amount of cords used does not matter. Total length determines the minimumAWG rating. Every cord must meet theAWG rating. Use the chart below to determine whatAWG rating is required for your situation. Cord length is rated in feet. Harbor Freight Tools can supply UL listed and outdoor rated extension cords in multipleAWG ratings if needed.
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| Rating | 25’ | 50’ | 75’ | 100’ | 125’ | 150’ | 175’ | 200’ |
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| 0.0 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
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| 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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