safety, this
adapter plug
appliance must be properly
units)
grounded.
Because of
The power cord of this appliance
hazards
certain conditions,
is equipped with three-prong
we strongly recommend against use
(grounding) plug which mates with
of an adapter plug. However, if you
a standard three-prong (grounding)
still elect to use an adapter, where
wall outlet
to minimize the
possibility of
shock hazard
from this appliance,
local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
maybe made to a
properly grounded two-prong wall
outlet
use of a
listed adapter
PREFERRED
METHOD
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INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
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BEFORE USE
Have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong
wall outlet is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
DO
UNDER ANY
CUT
OR
THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG
THE POWER CORD.
(Fig.
at most
hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in
the
outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
Attaching an adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet cover
screw does not ground appliance
unless cover screw is metal, and
not insulated, and wall outlet is
through house wiring. You
should have circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
When disconnecting
the power
cord
from the adapter, always
hold the adapter with one hand. If
this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use.
Should the adapter ground
USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
cords
recommended
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However,.
if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a
listed 3-wire grounding
type appliance extension cord having
a grounding type plug and outlet
and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and
120
Such extension cords are
obtainable through your local
service organization.
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