ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you still
elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL
listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION:
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal,
and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle 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 this happen,
DO NOT USE
the
appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug
in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue
strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the 2-prong
wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
Align large
prongs/slots
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if
the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS are not completely
understood, or if doubt e
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ists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord.
We do not recommend using an e
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tension cord with
this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet
near the appliance. (See EXTENSION CORDS section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of
fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
WARNING
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Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
