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USE OF EXTENSION CORD

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. 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. Table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS

 

 

 

 

Total Length of Cord in Feet (Meter)

 

 

 

0 – 25

26 – 50

51 – 100

101 – 150

 

 

 

(0 – 7.6)

(7.9 – 15.2)

(15.5 – 30.5)

(30.8 – 45.7)

 

 

 

 

 

Ampere Rating

 

AWG

 

More

Not More

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Avoid electrical shock hazard. Never use this tool with a damaged or frayed electrical cord or extension cord.

Inspect all electrical cords regularly. Never use in or near water or in any environment where electric shock is possible.

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Hitachi C 7YA instruction manual USE of Extension Cord