7.Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electri- cian before using it.

8.Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*

(120 or 240 VOLT)

NAMEPLATE

 

 

 

 

EXTENSION CORD LENGTH

 

AMPERES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(at full load)

25 Feet

 

50 Feet

 

75 Feet

 

100 Feet

150 Feet

0 – 2.0

18

 

18

 

18

 

18

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.1

– 3.4

18

 

18

 

18

 

16

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.5

– 5.0

18

 

18

 

16

 

14

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.1

– 7.0

18

 

16

 

14

 

12

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.1 – 12.0

18

 

14

 

12

 

10

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.1

– 16.0

14

 

12

 

10

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.1

– 20.0

12

 

10

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIGURE C

* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symbology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double Insulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Standards Association

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V~

Volts Alternating Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

Amperes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

n0 xxxx/min.

No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)

 

 

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

SKU 42864

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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