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• 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. The following table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Symbols
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V..................volts A ..................amperes
Hz................hertz W..................watts
min ..............minutes ................alternating current
............direct current
n
o ................no load speed
................Class I Construction ..................earthing terminal
(grounded) ................safety alert symbol
................Class II Construction .../min or rpm...revolutions or
(double insulated) reciprocation per minute
sfpm ............surface feet per minute
LI-ION Battery Packs and Chargers
Battery: LI-ION 18V
Charger: LI-ION
PC18BL
PC18BLX
PC18BLEX
PCLMVC
PCXMVC
Description Cat. #
NI-CD Battery Packs and Chargers
This product can accept any of the batteries and chargers listed in the chart below.
Battery: NI-CD 18V
Charger: NI-CD
PC18B
PCMVC
PCXMVC
Description Cat. #
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
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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