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If you must use an extension cord with the
Model W1712, please follow these require-
ments:
• Use a cord rated for Standard Service
(Grade S).
• Use a cord that is 100 feet or less.
• Use a least a 16 gauge cord.
• Use a cord with a ground pin.
• Use an undamaged cord only.
The
SHOP FOX
®
Model W1712 1
1
⁄2 HP, 110
volt motor draws approximately 12 amps.
Make sure you use an outlet with a 15 amp cir-
cuit breaker or fuse. If other machines may be
using the same circuit, make sure the circuit,
circuit breaker, or fuse can carry the total load
without tripping. If the total amperage load of
all machines and the sander exceeds the
amperage rating of the circuit breaker or fuse,
use a different circuit that can carry the load.
DO NOT modify an existing low-amperage cir-
cuit by only replacing the circuit breaker with
a breaker rated for a higher amperage. The
breaker and the complete circuit must be
replaced by a qualified electrician, otherwise
the wires can overheat and cause a fire.
Figure 2. NEMA-style 5-15 plug and receptacle.
Ground this machine! The electrical cord sup-
plied with the
SHOP FOX
®
Model W1712
Sander has a three prong plug for grounded out-
lets. See Figure 2. If your power receptacle
does not have a ground pin hole, have the
receptacle replaced by a qualified electrician,
or have an appropriate adapter installed and
grounded properly. NEVER cut the ground pin
off so your sander plug fits into a non-grounded
receptacle.
NOTICE
When using an electrical plug adapter, make
sure the adapter is grounded.
Serious injury or fire may
occur if you plug this
machine into a receptacle
that is not grounded.
Connect this machine to
grounded outlets only!
Remember, an adapter with a grounding wire
does not guarantee the sander is grounded. A
ground source must always be verified in the
electrical circuit within the wall or conduit.
Grounding
Extension Cords
110V Operation