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power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired
by a service facility before use. If the plug will not t the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs
Note: This product has a line cord with a 3-prong, grounded plug.
Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong
grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a
properly grounded outlet. If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break down, grounding
provides a low resistance path to carry electricity
away from the user, reducing the risk of electric
shock. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)
The grounding prong in the plug is connected
through the green wire inside the cord to the
grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the
cord must be the only wire connected to the tool’s
grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically “live” terminal. (See
3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)
The tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like
those in the following illustration.
(See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)
Extension Cords
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can
use either a two or three wire extension cord.
As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge
extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious
drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage.
(See Table A.)
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For
example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.
(See Table A.)
When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make sure
each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. (See Table A.)
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