TABLE A - MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD
AMPERAGE RATING
VOLTS
TOTAL LENGTH OF CORD (IN FEET)
-
-
120
25
50
100
150
-
-
240
50
100
200
300
MORE
THAN
NOT
MORE
THAN
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD
0
6
-
18
16
16
14
6
10
-
18
16
14
12
10
12
-
16
16
14
12
12
16
-
14
12
Not recommended
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
1. All grounded, cord-connected tools:
In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equip-
ment-grounding conductor 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 qual
-
ified 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-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
•
Check with
a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not complete
-
ly understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
•
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that ac-
cept the tool's plug.
•
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
2. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating
less than 150 V:
•
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in sketch
A
in
Fig. 1. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch
A
in Fig. 1. A temporary
adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketch
B
and
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 properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
This adapter is not permitted in Canada
. 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.
3. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating
between
150 – 250 V, inclusive:
• This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in sketch
D
. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch
D
. Make sure the tool is
connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter is available or should
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