Additional Safety Rules
12. THINK SAFETYSome dust created by power sanding,
!WARNING
SAFETY IS A COMBINATION OF OPERATOR COMMONsawing, grinding, drilling, and other
SENSE AND ALERTNESS AT ALL TIMES WHEN THEconstruction activities contains chemicals known to
TABLE SAW IS BEING USED.cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
Do not allow familiarity (gained from fre-Y Lead from lead-based paints,
!WARNING
quent use of your table saw) to becomeY Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
commonplace. Always remember that a careless fraction ofmasonry products, and
a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
Y Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
The operation of any
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
WARNING
power tool can result in
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
foreign objects being
work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
thrown into the eyes,
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
which can result in severe
particles.
eye damage. Always wear
safety goggles that comply
with ANSI Z87.1 (shown
Wear Eye Protection
on package) before
commencing power tool operation.
Double Insulated Tools
Double Insulationis a design concept used in electricWHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACE-
power tools which eliminates the need for the three wireMENT PARTS.
grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
POLARIZED PLUGS. If your tool is equipped with a polar-
It is a recognized and approved system by UnderwriterOs
ized plug (one blade is wider than the other), this plug will fit
Laboratories, CSA and Federal OSHA authorities.
in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
IMPORTANT: Servicing of a tool with double insulation re-fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
quires care and knowledge of the system and should becontact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. To
performed only by a qualified service technician.reduce the risk of electric shock, do not change the plug in
any way.
Extension Cords
Replace damaged cords immediately.RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
!WARNING
Use of damaged cords can shock, burn
or electrocute.Cord Size in A.W.G.Wire Sizes in mm2
ToolOs
Ampere
Always use proper extension cord. If an
!WARNINGRatingCord Length in FeetCord Length in Meters
extension cord is necessary, a cord with
2550 100 15015 30 60 120
adequate size conductors should be used to prevent
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or overheating. The3-61816 16 14.75 .75 1.5 2.5
6-8
table shows the correct size to use, depending on cord1816 14 12.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
8-101816 14 12.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
length and nameplate amperage rating of tool. If in doubt,
10-121616 14 121.0 2.5 4.0 N
use the next heavier gauge. Always use U.L. and CSA listed
12-161412 N NN N N N
extension cords.
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