G1182 6" Heavy-Duty Jointer
G1182 6" Heavy-Duty Jointer
A. 110V OPERATION
Your Model G1182 Jointer is supplied with a dual-
voltage 110V/220V motor, pre-wired for 110V
operation. Under normal use, the motor draws
approximately 13 amps @ 110V. We recommend
a 15 amp circuit breaker or slow-blow fuse for
110V. This should be satisfactory for normal use,
while providing enough protection against motor
damage caused by power surges. If frequent cir-
cuit failures occur when using the jointer, contact
our service department or your local electrical
contractor.
II. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
The conductor with green or green and yellow
striped insulation is the electrical-grounding con-
ductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord
or plug is necessary, do not connect the equip-
ment grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or one of our
service personnel if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to
whether the tool is properly grounded. Use only 3-
wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding
type plugs and 3-hole receptacles that accept the
tool’s plug. Figure 1.
B. GROUNDING
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a
matching outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
In this section we cover some basic electri-
cal requirements for the safe operation of
your G1182 Jointer. These requirements are
not necessarily comprehensive. Further,
you must be sure that your particular elec-
trical configuration complies with local and
state codes. The best ways to ensure com-
pliance are to check with your local munici-
pality or licensed electrician.
The Model G1182 MUST be grounded for
safe operation. If you are unsure of the qual-
ity or condition of the circuit you plan to
use, have it inspected and repaired by a
qualified electrician. Under no circum-
stances should the grounding prong be
removed from the G1182’s plug. Failure to
ensure that both circuit and plug are prop-
erly grounded may result in serious person-
al injury.
Figure 1. 110V outlet and plug configuration.
C. EXTENSION CORDS
If used, extension cords must be rated Hard
Service (grade S) or better. Conductor size must
be 14 A.W.G. for cords up to 50 feet in length.
Your extension cord must also contain a ground
wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace exten-
sion cords if they become damaged.
