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CM1450 14″ Abrasive Cut-Off Machine

General Safety Information

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure

to follow all instructions listed below may

result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious

personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

benches and dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres,

such as in the presence of flammable liquids,

gases, or dust. Tools create sparks which may ignite

the dust or fumes.

• Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away

while operating a tool. Distractions can cause you to

lose control.

• Protect others in the area from debris such as

sparks and chips. Provide barriers or shields as

required.

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 adapter plugs. Check with a quali-

fied electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the

outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should elec-

trically malfunction or break down, grounding pro-

vides a low resistance path to carry electricity away

from the user.

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces. There

is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is

grounded.

• Do not expose electrical tools to rain or wet con-

ditions. Water entering a tool will increase the risk of

electrical shock.

• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to pull the

plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,

sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged

cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk

of electrical shock.

• When operating a tool outside, use an outdoor

extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords

are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of elec-

trical shock.

• Use only three-wire extension cords which have

three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole recep-

tacles which accept the tool’s plug. Use of other

extension cords will not ground the tool and increase

the risk of electrical shock.

• Use proper extension cords. (See chart.) Insuf-

ficient conductor size will cause excessive voltage

drop and loss of power.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do

not use tool while tired or under the influence of

drugs, alcohol, or medications. A moment of inat-

tention while operating power tools may result in seri-

ous personal injury.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-

elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,

and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,

jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF

before plugging in. Plugging in tools that have the

switch ON invites accidents.

• Remove adjusting keys before turning the tool

ON. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating

part of the tool may result in personal injury.

• Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and bal-

ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables

better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-

tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or

hearing protection must be used for appropriate con-

ditions.

Grounding prong

Cover of

grounded

outlet box

Grounding prong

Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord

Nameplate

Amps

Total Length (in feet)

0 – 25 26 – 50 51 – 100

0 – 6 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG

6 – 10 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG

10 – 12 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG

12 – 16 14 AWG 12 AWG

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