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Be sure your extension cord is 

properly wired and in good condition. 

Always replace a damaged extension 

cord or have it repaired by a qualified 

person before using it. Protect your 

extension cords from sharp objects, 

excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

Use a separate electrical circuit for 

your tools. This circuit must not be 

less than a #12 wire with a 20 Amp 

time-lag fuse or a #14 wire with a 

15 Amp time-lag fuse. 

NOTE: When 

using an extension cord on a circuit 

with a # 14 wire, the extension cord 

must not exceed 25 feet in length. 

Before connecting the tool to the power 

line, make sure the switch is in the 

OFF position and the electric current is 

rated the same as the current stamped 

on the motor nameplate; running at a 

lower voltage will damage the motor.

In all cases make certain the 

receptacle in question is properly 

grounded. If you are not sure, have 

a certified electrician check the 

receptacle.

3. If the tool suddenly stalls while 

cutting wood, release the trigger 

switch, unplug the tool, and free the 

blade from the wood. The saw may 

now be started and the cut finished.

4. 

FUSES may “blow” or circuit 

breakers may trip frequently if:

     a.  

MOTOR is overloaded –  

          overloading can occur if you feed 

          too rapidly or make too many 

          start/stops in a short time.

     b.  

LINE VOLTAGE is more than 

          10% above or below the 

          nameplate voltage rating. For 

          heavy loads, the voltage at 

          motor terminals must equal the 

          voltage specified on the nameplate.

     c.  

IMPROPER or dull saw blades 

          are used.

5. Most motor troubles may be traced 

to loose or incorrect connections, 

overload, low voltage or inadequate 

power supply wiring. Always check 

the connections, the load and supply 

circuit if the motor doesn’t run well. 

Check minimum gauge for the length 

of cord you are using on the chart 

below.

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION 

CORDS

Use a 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 cause overheating. The 

table below shows the correct size 

to use depending on cord length and 

nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, 

use the next heavier gauge. The 

smaller the gauge number, the heavier 

the cord.

CAUTION

MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)

(When usng 120 volts only)

Ampere Rating 

Total length of Cord

More Than    Not More Than  25ft.  50ft.   100ft.   150ft.    
0                    6

18     16        16        14     

6                  10  

18     16        14        12     

10                12

16     16        14        12     

12                16

14     12     Not Recommended  

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