Electrical Safety
IMPORTANTBecause of potential safety hazards, we strongly
discourage the use of an adapter plug. However, if
(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)you wish to use an adapter, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made. Use UL-listed
FOR THE USER'S PERSONAL SAFETY, THISadapter, available from most local hardware stores
APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED(Fig. 13). The large slot in the adapter must be
aligned with the large slot in the receptacle to
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with aassure a proper polarity connection.
three-prong (grounding) plug. Use this with a
standard three-slot (grounding) wall power outlet
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to
(Fig. 12) to minimize the hazard of electric shock.
The customer should have the wall receptacle andthe wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the
circuit checked by a qualified electrician to makeappliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded
sure the receptacle is properly grounded.through the house wiring.
The customer should have the circuit checked by a
PREFERRED METHODqualified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
Disconnect the power cord from the adapter, using
one hand on each. Otherwise, the adapter ground
FeaturesandInstallationterminal might break. DO NOT USE the appliance
Ensure proper groundwith a broken adapter plug.
exists before use
Fig. 12
B. SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE
WILL BE DISCONNECTED OFTEN.
DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWERDo not use an adapter plug in these situations.
PLUG.Unplugging the power cord frequently can lead to
an eventual breakage of the ground terminal. The
wall power outlet should be replaced by a three-slot
A. SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE
WILL BE DISCONNECTED ONLY (grounding) outlet instead.
OCCASIONALLY:
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
TEMPORARY METHOD
Adapter plugBecause of potential safety hazards, we strongly
discourage the use of an extension cord. However,
Metal screwif you wish to use an extension cord, use a CSA
certified/UL-listed 3-wire (grounding) extension
cord, rated 15A, 125V.
Receptacle cover
Fig. 13
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