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grOunding
tO preVent
electric ShOcK
And deAth FrOM
incOrrect grOunding
Wire cOnnectiOn:
Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. do not
modify the power cord plug
provided with the tool. never
remove the grounding prong
from the plug. do not use the
tool if the power cord or plug
is damaged. if damaged, have
it repaired by a service facility
before use. if the plug will not
fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
double insulated tools: tools
with two prong plugs
Tools marked “Double Insulated” do
1.
not require grounding. They have
a special double insulation system
which satisfies OSHA requirements
and complies with the applicable
standards of Underwriters Labora
-
tories, Inc., the Canadian Standard
Association, and the National Electri-
cal Code.
(See Outlets for 2-prong plug.)
Double insulated tools may be used
2.
in either of the 120 volt outlets shown
in the preceding illustration.
(See Outlets for 2-prong plug.)
extension cords
Grounded
1.
tools require a three wire
extension cord.
Double Insulated
tools can use either a two or three
wire extension cord.
As the distance from the supply outlet
2.
increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using exten-
sion cords with inadequately sized
wire causes a serious drop in voltage,
resulting in loss of power and pos-
sible tool damage.
(See table A.)
The smaller the gauge number of the
3.
wire, the greater the capacity of the
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord
can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord.
(See table A.)
When using more than one exten-
4.
sion cord to make up the total length,
make sure each cord contains at
least the minimum wire size required.
(See table A.)
If you are using one extension cord
5.
for more than one tool, add the
nameplate
amperes and use the sum
to determine the required minimum
cord size.
(See table A.)
If you are using an extension cord
6.
outdoors, make sure it is marked with
the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to
indicate it is acceptable for outdoor
use.
