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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas can cause injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp,
wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose tools to the rain. Keep the work area
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5. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS REGARDING DOUBLE INSULATION.
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7. DO NOT MISUSE THE CORD.
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rate for which it was intended.
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Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords
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