Electrical safety cont, Extension cords, Safety symbols for your tool – Craftsman 320.17541 User Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont.

3.

BEFORE

plugging in the tool,

BE SURE

that the outlet voltage supplied is within the

voltage marked on the tool's data plate,

DO NOT

use “AC only" rated tools with a DC

power supply.

4. AVOID body contact with grounded surfaces,

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

5.

DO NOT expose power tools to rain or wet conditions or use power tools in wet

or damp locations.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of eiectric shock.

6

inspect

tool cords for damage.

Have damaged tool cords repaired at a Sear

Service Center. BE SURE to slay constantiy aware of the cord location and keep
it we!i away from the moving router.

7. DO NOT abuse the cord. NEVER use the cord to carry the tool by or to pull the

plug from the outlet

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock,

EXTENSION CORDS
Use a proper extension cord. ONLY

use cords listed by Undenvriters Laboratories (UL).

Other extension cords can cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and
overheating of tool. For this tool an AWG (American Wire Gauge) size of at least 14-gauge

is recommended for an extension cord of 25-ft. or less in length. Use 12-gauge for an
extension cord of 50-ft,

Extension cords 100-tt. or longer are not recommended.

Remember,

a smaller wire gauge size has greater capacity than a larger number

(14-gauge wire has more capacity than 16-gauge wire; 12-gauge wire has more capacity

than 14-gauge), When in doubt use the smaller number. When operating a power tool

outdoors, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated

for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

A

c

AUTION:

Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the

cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while you
are working with a power tool.

A

w

ARNING:

Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace

Immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area
could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious injury.

SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V. ........ ............. ........................................Volts
A............... ...................... ................. ........Amps

Hz.................................... -....................... Hertz
W. .......... .................................... ............. Watts
min..„......... .............. ............................... .Minutes

................................................. .„.„..Alternating current
..... ............................... ............„„....Direct current

no................... ............. .............. ....... ...... .No-load speed

B..... ............ ................ ...................... .....Class li construction, Double insulated

.../min..... ........................ .......... .Revolutions or Strokes per minute
/fy.................. ............ ............... ............. Indicates danger, warning or caution.

It means attention! Your safety is involved.

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