Ac/dc power tools

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Is there any markings on power tools, such as grinders, "skill" saws, sawsalls,etc., that will indicated wether or not the tools can be run on DC current that is provided on my SA200 weilder? Will running a piece of equipment such as a grinder damage the tool? Have looked on the internet and some equipment has AC or DC, and some only say 120V and the amp rating and nothing else. Appreciate any feedback.
Reply:I would think there should be.  AC tools would only be marked in phase, volts, amps/watts, and hertz I would think."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:My grinders say "AC/DC" right on the label.Here's an example of one like mine.  Notice it is clearly in the description: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...icial%26sa%3DG
Reply:Any corded "variable speed tool" is AC only.  Plug it in to youf SA 200 and the first thing to go will be the switch (don't ask how I know ).All of my AC/DC tools are marked as such.  Can be run on your SA 200 o.k.If you aren't sure, don't plug it in to the "Pipeliner"
Reply:Besides usiually stating AC/DC, you will find internationally recognized marking for AC and DC current:  ~ over a _  to denote multiuse.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:Thanks for feedback again....I noticed on some of my tools it had AC/DC marked, will just get model etc off the others and see what I can come up with. Some of my tools run the gamet from "EL CHEEPO" to "WHAT DID YOU PAY FOR THAT!!". Found out years ago it is better to buy the "good" ones than waste time on the others. Anyway thanks again.
Reply:Most power tools with brush type motors and simple on-off switches will run on DC current. The problem being some tools are equipped with switches that are only adequate for AC and won't handle the higher amps encountered with DC current. As pawelder said. DC is instant death for variable speed switches.I've had a couple of grinders, both Makitas, and a Victaulic groover that required higher amp rated switches. After the change they had no more problems running on tthe old SA 200.
Reply:Originally Posted by OldtimerMost power tools with brush type motors and simple on-off switches will run on DC current. The problem being some tools are equipped with switches that are only adequate for AC and won't handle the higher amps encountered with DC current. As pawelder said. DC is instant death for variable speed switches.I've had a couple of grinders, both Makitas, and a Victaulic groover that required higher amp rated switches. After the change they had no more problems running on tthe old SA 200.