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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS FOR SHEARS

1.ALWAYS hold the tool as instructed in HOW TO HOLD TOOL section. This will prevent accidental shock resulting from cutting a live wire when cutting into a wall or other blind area.

2.KEEP hands away from cutting area.

3.ALWAYS use sharp cutting tools.

4.STAY CLEAR of end pieces that may fall after being cut off.

5.ALWAYS KEEP the power cord away from the edge of the material being sheared. Sharp edges can result in the cord insulation being cut. This condition may create an electrical hazard.

6.Some wood contains preservatives which can be toxic. Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials. Request, and follow, any safety information available from your material supplier.

7. WARNING: There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.

 

Technical Service Manager

 

Porter-Cable Corporation

 

4825 Highway 45 North

SYMBOL

Jackson, TN 38305

DEFINITION

V

volts

A

amperes

Hz

hertz

W

watts

kW

kilowatts

µF

microfarads

l

liters

kg

kilograms

N/cm2

newtons per square centimeter

Pa

pascals

h

hours

min

minutes

s

seconds

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alternating current

3

three-phase alternating current

3N

three-phase alternating current with neutral

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direct current

n0

no load

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alternating or direct current

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Class II Construction

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splash-proof construction

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watertight construction

…/min

revolutions or reciprocation per minute

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Porter-Cable 6602, 900276 instruction manual Specific Safety Rules and Symbols for Shears, Jackson, TN