ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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BEFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE, VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE OF YOUR POWER
SUPPLY CORRESPONDS WITH THE VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON THE MOTOR I.D. NAMEPLATE. A POWER SOURCE
WITH GREATER VOLTAGE THAN NEEDED CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER AS WELL AS DAMAGE
TO THE MACHINE. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER
SOURCE.
THIS TOOL IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN WET OR DAMP LOCATIONS.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock. The motor
of this machine is wired for 120 V single phase opera-
tion and is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and
a 3-prong grounding plug
A
to fit a grounded type
receptacle
B
. Do not remove the 3rd prong (ground-
ing pin) to make it fit into an old 2-hole wall socket or
extension cord. If an adaptor plug is used
C
, it must be
attached to the metal screw of the receptacle.
Note: The use of an adaptor plug is illegal in some
areas. Check your local codes. If you have any
doubts or if the supplied plug does not correspond
to your electrical outlet, consult a qualified electri-
cian before proceeding.
CIRCUIT CAPACITY
Make sure that the wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from your machine, as well
as any other machines that could be operating on the same circuit. If you are unsure, consult a qualified electri-
cian. If the circuit breaker trips or the fuse blows regularly, your machine may be operating on a circuit that is
close to its amperage draw capacity. However, if an unusual amperage draw does not exist and a power failure
still occurs, contact a qualified technician or our service department.
EXTENSION CORDS
If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with your machine, use only 3-wire extension cords that have
3-prong grounding plug and a matching 3-pole receptacle that accepts the tool’s plug. Repair or replace a dam-
aged extension cord or plug immediately.
Make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the motor I.D. plate. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The accompanying chart shows the correct size
extension cord to be used based on cord length and motor I.D. plate amp rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the number, the heavier the gauge.
TABLE - MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH
AMPERES
50 feet
100 feet
200 feet
300 feet
< 5
18
16
16
14
6 to 10
18
16
14
12
10 to 12
16
16
14
12
12 to 16
14
12
*NR
*NR
*NR = Not Recommended
A
B
C
