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22. Use only accessories that are recom-
mended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for
onetool, may become hazardous when used
onanother tool.
SERVICE
23. Tool service must be performed only by
qualifiedrepair personnel. Service or main-
tenance performed by unqualified personnel
couldresult in a risk of injur y.
24. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenanceinstructions may create a risk of
electricshock or injury.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use oneheavy enough to carr y the current your
product will draw. An undersizedcord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
powerand overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplateampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage num-
ber,the heavier the cord.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES USB065-1
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to jig saw safety rules. If
you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly,you can suffer serious
personal injury.
1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cuttingtools may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool “live”
andshock the operator.
2. Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT
safetyglasses.
3. Avoidcutting nails. Inspect workpiece for
any nails and remove them before opera-
tion.
4. Donot cut hollow pipe.
Table1: Minimum gage for cord
AmpereRating Volts Totallength of cord in feet
120V 25ft. 50 ft. 100ft. 150ft.
MoreThan NotMore Than AWG
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18161412
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 NotRecommended