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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Allgrounded, cord connected tools:
In theevent of amalfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides apath of least resistance for
electric current to reduce therisk of electric
shock. This tool is equipped with an electric
cord having an equipment- grounding
conductor andagrounding plug. Theplug
must be plugged into amatching outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all localcodes andordinances. Do not
modify theplug provided -if it will notfitthe
outlet, havetheproper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
Improper connection of theequipment-grounding
conductor can result in arisk of electric shock.
Theconductor withinsulation having an outer
surface that is green, with or without yellow
stripes, is theequipment-grounding conductor.
If repairor replacement of theelectric cord or
plug is necessary , do not connect the
equipment- grounding conductor to alive
terminal. Check withaqualified electrician or
service personnel if thegrounding instructions
arenotcompletely understood, or if in doubt
as to whether thetool is properly grounded.
Useonly3-wireextension cords that have
3-prong grounding plugs and3-pole
receptacles that accept thetool’splug.
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord
immediately.
2. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for
useon asupply circuit having anominal rating
less than
150 volts:
This tool is intended foruseon acircuit that
hasan outlet that looks like theoneillustrated
in Sketch A, Fig. A. Thetool hasagrounding
plug that looks like theplug illustrated in
Sketch A.
Atemporary adapter, which looks like the
adapter illustrated in Sketches BandCin Fig.
A, maybe used to connect this plug to a
2-pole receptacle as shown in Sketch Bif a
properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet can be installed by a
qualified electrician. Thegreen-colored rigid
ear, lug, andthelike, extending from theadapter
must be connected to apermanent ground
such as aproperly grounded outlet box.
Note: In Canada, the use of a
temporary adapter is not permitted
by the Canadian Electrical Code.
WARNING:If the replacement of the SUPPLY
CORD is necessary, this has to be done
by the manufacturer or his agent in order
to avoid a safety hazard
3. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for
useon asupply circuit having anominal rating
between
150-250volts, inclusive:
This tool is intended foruseon acircuit that
hasan outlet that looks like theoneillustrated
in Sketch DFig. A.Thetool hasagrounding
plug that looks like theplug illustrated in
Sketch D.
Make sure thetool is connected to an outlet
having thesame configuration as theplug.
No adapter is available or should be used with
this tool. If thetool must be reconnected for
useon adifferent type of electric circuit, the
reconnection should be made by qualified
service personnel andafter reconnection, the
tool should comply with alllocal codes and
ordinances.
EXTENSION CORDS
Useproper extension cord. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to useone
heavyenough to carry thecurrent your product
willdraw. An undersized cord will cause adrop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. Fig. B shows thecorrect size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, usethenext heavier
gauge.The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
Fig. A
Fig. B