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Grounding Instructions For Tools With Three Prong Plugs
Improper grounding can
!WARNING
shock, burn or electrocute.
FIG. AFIG. B
Grounding of this tool is necessary while in
use to protect you from electric shock or
electrocution. This tool is equipped with an
approved three-conductor cord and three-
prong grounding-type plug to fit the proper
Grounding Cover of Grounded
grounding-type receptacle. Do not remove
ProngOutlet Box
grounding prong from the three prong
grounding-type plug. The green (or green
and yellow) conductor in the cord is theFIG. CAdapterFIG. D
grounding wire. Never connect the green (or
green and yellow) wire to a live terminal.
Your unit is for use on less than 150 volts
and it has a plug that looks like Fig. OA�.
An adapter, Fig. OB� and OC� is available for
Grounding Grounding
connecting Fig. OA� plugs to two-prongMeansProng
receptacles. The green colored rigid ear, lug,
etc., extending from the adapter must beIf your unit is for use on 150 to 250 volts, it
connected to a permanent ground such as ahas a plug that looks like Fig. OD� plugs. No
properly grounded outlet box.adapter is available for a plug like Fig. OD�.
NOTE: The grounding adapter, Fig. OC� is
prohibited in Canada by Canadian Electrical
Code-Part 1. Therefore the instructions for
its use are not applicable in Canada.
If an extension cord isRECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
!WARNING
necessary, a cord with120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
adequate size conductors that is capableCord Size in A.W.G.Wire Sizes in mm2
ToolOs
of carrying the current necessary for yourAmpere
tool must be used. This will preventRatingCord Length in FeetCord Length in Meters
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or2550 100 15015 30 60 120
overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-3-618161614.75 .75 1.5 2.5
wire extension cords that have 3-prong6-818161412.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
plugs and receptacles.8-1018161412.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
10-12161614121.0 2.5 4.0 N
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the
12-16
heavier the cord.1412NNN N NN
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