? Do not cut material greater than the ratedPOLARIZED PLUGS: If your tool is equipped
capacity of the nibbler.with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
? Secure the material being cut. Never holdthe other), this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
small pieces in your hand or across legs.
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
? Do not use dull or damaged punch and dies orcontact a qualified electrician to install the
accessories not intended for a nibbler. Replace
proper outlet. To reduce the risk of electric
worn punches and dies immediately.shock do not change the plug in any way.
? Do not touch punch and die during use of the
nibbler.
Extension Cords
? Never place the tool down until the punch has
come to a complete stop.
? Replace damaged cords immediately. Use of
Some dust created bydamaged cords can shock, burn or electrocute.
power sanding, sawing,? If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with
grinding, drilling, and other construction
adequate size conductors should be used to
activities contains chemicals known to causeprevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
or overheating. The table below shows the
harm. Some examples of these chemicalscorrect size to use, depending on cord length
are:and amperage rating on the tool?s nameplate. If
? Lead from lead-based paints,in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Always
use U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.
? Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
Ampere Rating (shown on nameplate)
? Arsenic and chromium from chemically0-2.1- 3.5- 5.1- 7.1- 12.1-
treated lumber.2.03.45.07.012.0 16.0
Your risk from these exposures varies, de-25'181818181614
pending on how often you do this type of work.50'181816161412
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:75'181816141210
work in a well ventilated area, and work with100'1816141210
approved safety equipment, such as those dustCord Length150'16141212 Wire Gauge
masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
"SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS"
Double Insulated ToolsOperating the Tool
? Double Insulationis a design conceptGeneral Information
used in electric power tools which eliminatesFollowing a few simple tips will reduce wear on
the need for the three wire grounded power cordthe tool and the chance of injury to the user.
and grounded power supply system. It is aWith the tool unplugged from the power supply
recognized and approved system byand the ON/OFF Switch 13 in the ?OFF? posi-
Underwriter?s Laboratories, CSA and Federaltion, become familiar with handling the nibbler
OSHA authorities.and learning the location of its parts.
IMPORTANT: Servicing of a tool withBefore running the nibbler, inspect the punch
double insulation requires care and knowledgeand die for excessive wear, and replace if nec-
of the system and should be performed only byessary.
a qualified service technician. WHEN SER-Do not exceed recommended capacities for this
VICE IS REQUIRED USE ONLY IDENTI-nibbler. Premature punch and die failure will
CAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.occur when the nibbler is under- or over-gaged.
5
BM 3609929431 4-0454/22/04, 9:30 AM |
ACEC
