Diamond Products CB500-HH Drill Motor - Manual

General Safety Instructions for CB500-HH
WARNING! Read and understand all instruction. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WORK AREA
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and poorly lit work areas can be dangerous.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools generate sparks which may ignite fumes, gases or dust.
• Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can lead you
to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is grounded.
• Do not expose the power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the motor of a power
tool will increase the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not abuse the power cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools. Never pull on the cord to
remove the plug from an outlet. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cord increase the
risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an extension cord that is marked with a “W-A” or
“W”. These cords are rated for out door use and will reduce the risk of electrical shock. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one that is of sufficient capacity to carry the max current that the
tool (motor) will draw (see chart below). An underrated cord will cause a drop in the line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. Use the following table for the correct size of cord to use
depending on cord length for the CB500-HH. If in doubt, use the next larger gage. The smaller the
number, the greater the gage (size).
115 Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
0-50’ 51-100’ 101-150’
AWG #14 #12 #10
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating any power tool.
Do not use power tools when tired or when under the influence of alcohol, medication, or
drugs. A moment of carelessness while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury
or death.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.