Rikon Power Tools 50-151, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL SAFETY 

(Continued)

DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. 

If it will not fit the electrical receptacle, have the proper 

electrical receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

 of the 

equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of 

electric shock. The conductor with the green insulation 

(with or without yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding

conductor. 

DO NOT

 connect the equipment grounding 

conductor to a live terminal if repair or replacement of the 

electric cord or plug is necessary.

CHECK

 with a qualified electrician or service personnel if 

you do not completely understand the grounding 

instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly 

grounded.

USE ONLY A 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS A 

3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG AND A 3-POLE 

RECEPTACLE THAT ACCEPTS THE TOOL’S PLUG. 

REPLACE A DAMAGED OR WORN CORD 

IMMEDIATELY.

This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an 

electrical receptacle as shown in 

FIGURE 1. FIGURE 1 

shows a 3-wire electrical plug and electrical receptacle that 

has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded electrcal 

receptacle is not available, an adapter as shown in 

FIGURE 2

 can be used to temporarily connect this plug to 

a 2-contact ungrounded receptacle. The adapter has a rigid 

lug extending from it that MUST be connected to a 

permanent earth ground, such as a properly grounded 

receptacle box. 

THIS ADAPTER IS PROHIBITED IN 

CANADA.

EXTENSION CORDS

                                Keep the extension cord clear of the 

working area. Position the cord so that it will not get 

caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while 

you are working with a power tool.

                                Check extension cords before each 

use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use a tool 

with a damaged cord, since touching the damaged 

area could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious 

injury.

Use a proper extension cord. Only use cords listed by 

Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Other extension cords can 

cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power 

and overheating of tool. When operating a power tool 

outdoors, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or 

“W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the 

risk of electric shock.

Figure 1

Figure 2