Woodstock Shop Fox W1686, Owner'S Manual

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Model W1686 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/10)

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Grounding.Requirements

This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain 

types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides 

a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in 

order to reduce the risk of electric shock.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire will 

increase the risk of electric shock. The wire with green 

insulation (with/without yellow stripes) is the equipment-

grounding wire. If repair or replacement of the power 

cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-

grounding wire to a live (current carrying) terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel 

if you do not understand these grounding requirements, 

or if you are in doubt about whether the tool is 

properly grounded. If you ever notice that a cord or 

plug is damaged or worn, disconnect it from power, and 

immediately replace it with a new one.

Grounding Prong

Current Carrying Prongs

6-15 PLUG

GROUNDED

6-15 RECEPTACLE

240V

Figure.6.

 NEMA 6-15 plug & receptacle.

Grounding Prong

Neutral Hot

5-15 PLUG

GROUNDED

5-15 RECEPTACLE

120V

Figure.5.

 NEMA 5-15 plug & receptacle.

A NEMA 6-15 plug (see figure) has a grounding prong that 

must be attached to the equipment-grounding wire inside 

the included power cord. The plug must only be inserted 

into a matching receptacle that is properly installed 

and grounded in accordance with all local codes and 

ordinances.

For.240V.Connection

This machine is equipped with a power cord with an 

equipment-grounding wire and NEMA 5-15 grounding 

plug (see figure). The plug must only be inserted into 

a matching receptacle that is properly installed and 

grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

For.120V.Connection.(Prewired)

Extension.Cords

We do not recommend using an extension cord with 

this machine. Extension cords cause voltage drop, which 

may damage electrical components and shorten motor 

life. Voltage drop increases with longer extension cords 

and smaller gauge sizes (higher gauge numbers indicate 

smaller sizes).

Any extension cord used with this machine must contain a 

ground wire, match the required plug and receptacle, and 

meet the following requirements:

Minimum.Gauge.Size...................................14.AWG

Maximum.Length.(Shorter.is.Better)..................50.ft.

The machine must be properly set up 

before it is safe to operate. DO NOT 

connect this machine to the power 

source until instrtucted to do so later 

in this manual.

DO. NOT. modify. the. provided. plug. or.

use. an. adapter. if. the. plug. will. not.

fit. the. receptacle.. Instead,. have. an.

electrician.install.the.proper.receptacle.

on. a. power. supply. circuit. that. meets.

the.requirements.for.this.machine.