Extension cords – WEN 70711 10 inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw Manual User Manual
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• Stay alert and exercise control . watch what you are doing and use common sense . do noT
operate tool when you are tired . do noT RuSH!
• Make sure work area has ample lighting to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with
safe operation BeFoRe performing any work by using your saw .
• Save these instructions . Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users . if you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also .
• use the proper extension cord . Make sure your extension cord is in good condition . when using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw .
an undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating . a
wire gauge size (a .w .G .) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in
length . if in doubt, use the next heavier gauge . The smaller the gauge number is, the heavier the
cord is .
• don’t abuse cord . never carry tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle . keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges .
EXTENSION CORDS
in the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path or least resistance for
electric current and reduces the risk of electrical shock . Tools equipped with an electrical cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances .
do not modify the plug provided in any way . if the plug does not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician .
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power . To keep this to a minimum and to
prevent overheating and motor burned-out; use the table below to determine the minimum wire size
(a .w .G .) of extension cord .
use only three (3) wire extension cords that have three (3) prong grounding plugs, and three (3)
pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug .
AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE RATING CHART
exTenSion CoRd
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
lenGTH (FeeT)
aMpS
awG
0 to 10 .0
18
18
16
16
14
14
12
12
10 .1 to 13 .0
16
16
14
14
14
12
12
12
13 .1 to 15
14
12
12
12
12
12
12
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15 to 18
14
12
12
12
12
12
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