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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 hav-
ing an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in
accord-
ance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided
-
if
it
will not
fii
the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified 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 serviceman
if
the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or
if
in
doubt as to whether the tool is properly
grounded.
Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a
nominal rating less than
150
volts: This tool is intended for use on a circuit that
has an outlet that
looks
like
the
one illustrated
in
Figure A. The tool has a ground-
ing plug that looks like the plug illustrated
in
Figure A. A temporary adapter, which
looks like the adapter illustrated
in
Figure
B
and C, may be used
to
connect this
plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown
in
Figure
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. The green-colored rigid
ear, lug, etc. extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.
GROUNDING
METHODS
FIG.
A
FIG.
B
FIG.
C
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Cover
of
Grounded
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Outlet
Box
Grounding Pin
4
Grounding
Means