Vector VEC054D owner manual Safety Guidelines / Definitions, Volts Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

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SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Black & Decker strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

•AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Don’t use inverter in damp or wet locations. Don’t use inverter in the rain.

•KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.

•STORE IDLE INVERTERS INDOORS. When not in use, inverter should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.

•DON’T FORCE APPLIANCE. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rating for which it was designed. Don’t overload inverter.

•USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety standards and, when needed, a face shield. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use a hard hat, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes and dust collection systems when specified or required. Safety glasses or the like are available at extra cost at your local dealer or Black & Decker Service Center.

•DON’T ABUSE CABLE. Never carry inverter by cable or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cable from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

•DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

•DISCONNECT APPLIANCES. Disconnect the appliance from the inverter when not in use.

•AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Turn inverter off when not in use.

•PROPER COOLING is essential when operating the inverter. Do not place the unit near the vehicle’s heat vent or in direct sunlight. Do not restrict air flow around inverter.

•USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. The use of any accessory or attachment not recommended for use with this inverter could be hazardous. Note: Refer to the accessory section of this manual for further details.

•STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

•CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Ensure all cables, insulation and connectors are in good operating condition.

•DO NOT OPERATE inverter and appliances near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

•EXTENSION CORDS. 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. The accompanying 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.

Volts			Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
				Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V			0-25	26-50	51-100	101-150
			(0-7,6m)	(7,6-15,2m)	(15,2-30,4m)	(30,4-45,7m)
240V			0-50	51-100	101-200	201-300
Ampere Rating			(0-15,2m)	(15,2-30,4m)	(30,4-60,9m)	(60,9-91,4m)
More		Not more		American Wire Gage
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

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