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Item 69231

SAFETY

OPERA

TION

MAINTENANCE

SETUP

POSITION OF TILE SAW

Figure B: Drip Loop

Power Cord

Tile Saw

Drip Loop

1. To avoid the possibility of the tool plug or

receptacle getting wet, position tile saw to one

side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent

water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug.

The user should arrange a “drip loop” in the cord

connecting the saw to a receptacle. The “drip loop”

is that part of the cord below the level of the

receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord

is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord

and coming in contact with the receptacle.

2. If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DON’T unplug

the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker

that supplies power to the tool. Then unplug and

examine for presence of water in the receptacle.

Figure C: Extension Cord Drip Loop

Power Cord

Extension

Cord

Tile Saw

Drip Loop

3. If an extension cord is used, the drip loop must be

before the cord connection and the extension cord

connection must be placed on an elevated surface.

EXTENSION CORDS

4. Use only extension cords that are intended for

outdoor use. These extension cords are identified

by a marking “Acceptable for use with outdoor

tools; store indoors while not in use.” Use only

extension cords having an electrical rating not

less than the rating of the product. Do not use

damaged extension cords. Examine extension

cord before using and replace if damaged.

Do not abuse extension cords and do not yank

on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away

from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect

the extension cord from the receptacle before

disconnecting the product from the extension cord.

5. WARNING – To reduce the risk of electrocution,

keep all connections dry and off the ground.

Do not touch plug with wet hands.

6. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection

should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s)

to be used for the tile saw. Receptacles are

available having built-in GFCI protection and

may be used for this measure of safety.

7. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction

activities, contains chemicals known [to the State

of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Some examples of these

chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other

masonry products

• Arsenic and chromium from

chemically treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending

on how often you do this type of work. To reduce

your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well

ventilated area, and work with approved safety

equipment, such as those dust masks that are

specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

8. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will

expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State

of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

9. The warnings, precautions, and instructions

discussed in this instruction manual cannot

cover all possible conditions and situations

that may occur. It must be understood by the

operator that common sense and caution are

factors which cannot be built into this product,

but must be supplied by the operator.

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