General 15-005S, Setup & Operation Manual

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Plug the sander into a proper receptacle. Your power tools should be connected to a dedicated electrical circuit
of not less than #14 wire and should be protected with a 15 amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is needed use
only 3 wire cords with 3-prong grounded type plugs and 3-pole receptacles. Consult the chart below for details on
selecting an extension cord.
GROUNDING
This sander must be grounded to protect the operator from electrical shock. The
supplied motor for this sander is pre-wired for 220V, single phase operation and has
a 3-conductor cord and 3-prong grounded plug
to fit a grounded-type recepta-
cle .
CONVERTING THE MOTOR TO 110V
Should you need to convert your machine’s motor from 220V to 110V power, there is an electrical schematic drawing on
the inside of the motor cover plate. Unless you are a qualified electrician, we do not recommend attempting this conver-
sion on your own. If you choose to do so, you may risk serious personal injury, damage to the motor and voiding the war-
ranty of your machine.
We suggest you ask your local General International distributor to recommend qualified electricians in your area
(or perhaps one of their own technicians) who can make this conversion properly and safely.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF YOU CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE
COMPLETING THE SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY PROCESS. DO NOT PLUG THE MACHINE INTO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL
INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
TABLE - MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD
VOLTS
110 V
MORE
THAN
18
18
16
14
220 V
AMPERE
RATING
NOT
MORE
THAN
0
6
10
12
6
10
12
16
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
-
14
12
12
-
25 ft.
50 ft.
50 ft.
100 ft.
100 ft.
200 ft.
150 ft.
300 ft.
TOTAL LENGTH OF CORD IN FEET
AWG
BEFORE CONNECTING THE SANDER TO A POWER SOURCE, MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CURRENT IS OF THE
SAME TYPE AS THAT STAMPED ON THE MOTOR NAMEPLATE. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS SHOULD HAVE A PROP-
ER CONTACT. NEVER CONNECT THE MACHINE TO A POWER SOURCE OF GREATER OR LOWER VOLTAGE THAN NEED-
ED. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE. IF IN
DOUBT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER SOURCE.
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