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In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to re-
duce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conduc-
tor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a QUALI-
FIED ELECTRICIAN.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor
with insulation having an outer surface that is green, with or without yellow stripes, is the equipment-grounding
conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-ground-
ing conductor to a live terminal. Check with a QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in diagram 2-10. The
tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in diagram 2-10. A temporary adapter, which looks like
the adapter illustrated in Sketch C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Sketch B
if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a poperly grounded
outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the
adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-
pole receptacles that accept the machine’s plug.
REPAIR OR REPLACE damaged or worn cord immediately.
2.3 - Grounding Instructions
Diagram 2-10
METAL SCREW
GROUNDING
PIN
COVER OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING
MEANS
Adapter
(A)
(B)
(C)