Black & Decker BDASP103 Instruction Manual - Page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION CONT. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 or AC.........alternatingcurrent or DC ....direct current no no load speed Class I Construction earthing terminal (grounded safety alert symbol Class II Construction (double insulated) .../min or rpm...revolutions or reciprocation per minute • 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 gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. Volts 120V 240V Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets Total Length of Cord in Feet 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 (0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m) 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 Than 0 6 10 - 12 - Not more Than 6 18 10 18 12 16 16 14 American Wire Gauge 16 16 14 16 14 12 16 14 12 12 Not Recommended Transporting your Vacuum To move your vacuum cleaner from room to room, unplug the unit and either push the appliance or carry using the carry handle. Never pull or carry the vacuum cleaner by its cord. Never carry or pull the vacuum cleaner by the flexible hose. 4