Power Fist 8794596 User manual

V4.0 8794596
Please read and understand all instructions before use. Retain this manual for
future reference.
User Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
Gauge/Conductor 16/3
Overall Length 33 ft (10 m)
Current Rating 10A
Number of Outlets 3
Overload Protection Yes
Mounting Wall or Ceiling
Bracket 180°
INTRODUCTION
The 10 m, 16/3 Extension Cord Retractable Reel allow you to easily extend power to
your projects. The reel can swivel 180° and has a 33 ft extension cord with 3 power
outlets. Mount the reel indoors on the wall or ceiling to reduce clutter in the
workshop or garage. A built-in circuit breaker will provide overload protection.
SAFETY
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. The
operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury
and/or damage to the equipment.
Keep this manual for safety warnings, precautions, operating or inspection and
maintenance instructions.
HAZARD DEFINITIONS
Please familiarize yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A notice
is an alert that there is a possibility of property damage, injury or death if certain
instructions are not followed.
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DANGER! This notice indicates an immediate and specific hazard that will
result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions
are not taken.
WARNING! This notice indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice that
could result in severe personal injury or death if the proper
precautions are not taken.
CAUTION! This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result
in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken.
NOTICE! This notice indicates that a specific hazard or unsafe practice will
result in equipment or property damage, but not personal injury.
WORK AREA
1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well-lit
and free of distractions. Place lights so you are not working in a shadow.
2. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the
work area.
3. Do not install or use in the presence of flammable gases, dust or liquids.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING! Wear personal protective equipment approved by the Canadian
Standards Association (CSA) or American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
1. Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection
for the eyes. Eye protection equipment should comply with CSA Z94.3-07
or ANSI Z87.1 standards based on the type of work performed.
2. Wear protective clothing designed for the work environment and tool.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid
personal injury or damage to tool.
1. Do not operate any tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medications.

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2. Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become entangled with the
moving parts of a tool. Keep long hair covered or bound.
3. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance
enables better control in unexpected situations.
SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER! Do not open the reel case. Do not attempt to disassemble the main
spring assembly. A spring that is under high tension can cause serious
personal injury or death when released. Have the tool repaired by a certified
technician.
WARNING! Do not let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to the tool safety rules. If you use
this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.
1. Use the correct tool for the job. This tool was designed for a specific function.
Do not modify or alter this tool or use it for an unintended purpose.
2. Do not use the tool if any parts are damage broken or misplaced. Repair or
replace the parts.
a. A qualified technician is required to replace or repair the reel’s internal
mechanism.
3. Handle the retractable reel with care during operation. The reel has a
rotating drum that is powered by a spring under tension.
4. Secure the retractable reel by using mounting hardware and fasteners to
maintain stability under vibration.
5. Do not exceed the reel’s rated amp capacity. The collective amp draw of
three tools plugged into the reel’s triple outlet must be less than 10 amps.
Exceeding the rated capacity could result in loss of power and overheating
6. Always pull on the extension cord. Never pull on the attachment.
7. Keep away the extension cord from heating vents, radiators or other
sources of heat.
8. Exercise care when handling the retractable reel during normal operation.
The reel has rotating drum powered by a spring under tension. Do not
allow the cord to retract without restraining the recoil speed. Never let go
of the cord when rewinding.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING! Do not touch or handle a live tool with any part of your body that
is wet or damp. Wet skin reduces resistance to electrical current,
increasing the danger of a serious or fatal shock.
WARNING! To reduce risk of electric shock, be certain that the plug is
connected to a properly grounded receptacle.
1. Disconnect the tool from the power supply before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, cleaning, servicing or when storing. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
2. Protect yourself against electric shocks when working on electrical
equipment. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces. There is an
increased chance of electrical shock if your body is grounded.
a. Insulate yourself from the electrical current and ground using dry
insulating mats or covers big enough to prevent physical contact with
the workpiece or ground.
3. Do not expose the tool to rain, snow, frost or any other damp or wet
conditions. Water entering a tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not disconnect the power cord in place of using the power switch. This
will prevent an accidental start-up when the power cord is plugged into the
power supply.
a. In the event of a power failure, unplug the machine as soon as the
power is interrupted. The possibility of accidental injury could occur if
the power returns.
5. Do not alter any parts of the tool or accessories. All parts and accessories are
designed with built-in safety features that may be compromised if altered.
6. Make certain the power source conforms to requirements of your
equipment (see Specifications).
7. This tool is only for use on 120 V (single phase) and is equipped with a three-
prong grounded power supply cord and plug. Check with a qualified electrician
if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tool
should electronically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.

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a. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way, as
this will render the tool unsafe.
b. Do not use any adapter plugs.
WARNING! All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician.
POWER CORDS
1. Do not operate this tool if the power cord is frayed, damaged or poorly
spliced, as an electric shock may occur, resulting in personal injury or
property damage.
a. Inspect the tool's power cord for cracks, fraying or other faults in the
insulation or plug before each use.
b. Discontinue use if a power cord feels more than comfortably warm
while operating the tool.
2. Keep all connections dry and off the ground to reduce the risk of electric
shock. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
3. Prevent damage to the power cord by observing the following:
a. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the plug from an outlet.
b. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
c. Never use the cord to carry the tool.
d. Place the electrical cord in a position that prevents it from coming into
contact with the tool and getting caught by the workpiece. The cord
should always stay behind the tool.
4. Do not allow people, mobile equipment or vehicles to pass over
unprotected power cords.
a. Position power cords away from traffic areas.
b. Place cords in reinforced conduits or place planks on either side of
the power cord to create a protective trench.
UNPACKING
WARNING! Do not operate the tool if any part is missing. Replace the
missing part before operating. Failure to do so could result in a malfunction
and personal injury.

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Remove the parts and accessories from the packaging and inspect for damage.
Make sure that all items in the Identification Key are included.
Contents:
• Extension Cord Retractable Reel
• Cement Screw x 2 • Wood Screw x 2
IDENTIFICATION KEY
A Lead-in Power Supply Cord
B Mounting Bracket
C Triple Power Outlet
D Reel Case
E Extension Cord
F Stopper
G Overload Reset Button
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
Letter references in parenthesis (A) refer to the included Identification Key.
1. Select an indoor wall or ceiling location within four feet of a grounded
electrical outlet. The mounting location must have solid construction.
Drywall will not hold the reel in place.
a. Check that the power at the outlet conforms to the rating for the reel
(see Specifications).
2. Locate a wall or ceiling beam (use a stud finder, if needed) and using the
mounting bracket (B) as a template. Mark the holes so they are centered
on the beam.
3. Screw the cement or wood screws into the marks, leaving the screw heads
slightly raised above the surface.
4. Slide the mounting bracket onto the screws. Finish tightening the screws
to hold the reel in place.
5. Adjust the cord stopper (F) to the suitable position when required.

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OPERATION
CAUTION! Do not let go of the extension cord while retracting or extending.
The cord may whip around during retraction and cause an injury by striking
a bystander. The tool’s mechanism may also be damaged.
1. Slowly pull out the amount of the extension cord (E) required for the task.
A click will be heard every half rotation of the internal drum.
a. Pull on the extension cord, not on any tool plugged into the cord.
2. Latch the extension cord in place by allowing it to slowly retract back into the
reel case (D) after a click. The extension cord will feel slack when latched.
3. Plug the tools into the extension cord end. Ensure that all tools that will operate
at once will draw less than the maximum amperage (see Specifications).
a. Do not switch ON more than one tool a time. A tool may draw more
amps than its rating when powering up.
4. Plug the reel’s power supply cord (A) into a power outlet.
5. Unplug the reel’s power supply cord when the task is complete.
6. Disconnect and store all tools connected to the extension cord.
7. Pull the extension cord out of the reel case until you hear a click, then
slowly allow the line to retract until the stopper reaches the reel case.
Repeat this step if the cord latches again and allow the extension cord to
retract a little faster.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
The reel has a built-in circuit breaker to prevent excessive power draw during
use. Should the breaker trip during use:
1. Turn off all tools connected to the extension cord (E). Unplug any that do
not have a power switch.
2. Unplug the lead-in power supply cord (A).
3. Wait several minutes.
4. Plug in the lead-in power supply cord.
5. Press the overload reset button (G) to close the circuit breaker.
6. Test a tool to ensure power is being supplied.

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7. Check all the tools connected to the extension cord to determine if their
combined amperage draw exceeds the reel’s capacity (see Specifications).
Only use tools in combination that do not exceed the capacity.
a. If the combined amp draw rating of all three tools is less than the
reel’s capacity, use one less tool at a time to prevent an overload.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
DANGER! Do not open the reel case. Do not attempt to disassemble the main
spring assembly. A spring that is under high tension can cause serious personal
injury or death when released. Have the tool repaired by a certified technician.
1. Maintain the tool with care. A tool in good condition is efficient, easier to
control and will have fewer problems.
2. Inspect the tool components periodically. Repair or replace damaged or
worn components. Only use identical replacement parts when servicing.
3. Maintain the tool’s labels and name plates. These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Princess Auto Ltd. for replacements.
CLEANING
NOTICE! Do not use detergents or solvents to clean any part of the reel or
extension cord. The detergent or solvent may damage the component material.
Both power supply cords require cleaning, particularly the extension cord as it
may lay on the workshop floor.
1. Unplug the lead-in power supply cord (A).
2. Pull out the extension cord’s (E) full length. Allow the cord to retract until
it latches.
3. Clean each cord with a soft rag dipped in warm water only.
4. Dry each cord with a soft rag. Hang or lay the cord in a clean location and
allow to completely dry. Spread the cord out to prevent bunching that can
trap moisture. Any moisture that enters the reel may corrode the internal
mechanism.
5. Coil the extension cord and slowly allow to the cord to retract without
touching the workshop surfaces.

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DISPOSAL
Recycle a tool damaged beyond repair at the appropriate facility.
Contact your local municipality for a list of disposal facilities or by-laws for
electronic devices, batteries, oil or other toxic liquids.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Visit a Princess Auto Ltd. location for a solution if the tool does not function
properly or parts are missing. If unable to do so, have a qualified technician
service the tool.
Problem(s) Possible Cause(s) Suggested Solution(s)
Extension cord
will not fully
retract.
Retraction mechanism
jammed or damaged.
Call an authorized technician for
service to fix the reel’s internal
spring.
No electrical
power at output
end of extension
cord.
1. Power outlet is not
functioning.
2. Amperage draw has
tripped the circuit
breaker.
3. Extension cord or
power supply cord is
damaged.
1. Check outlet’s breaker and reset if
needed. If outlet is still dead, have
an electrician replace it.
2. Follow steps in Operation –
Circuit Breaker to reset.
3. Replace reel or have a certified
technician replace the damaged
component.