Magnum Industrial MI-14150, Operating Manual

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Improper connection lof equipment grounding conductor can result in the risk
of electrical shock. Equipment should be grounded while in use to pro- tect operator from
electrical shock.
Check with a qualified electrician if grounding instructions are not under- stood or if in doubt as to
whether the tool is properly grounded.
This buffer is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord rated at 300V and a 3-prong, grounding
type plug (See Figure 1) for your protection against shock hazards.
Grounding plug should be plugged directly Into a properly installed and grounded 3-prong grounding-
type receptacle (See Figure 1).
Figure 1-3-Prong Receptacle
Do not remove or alter grounding prong in any manner. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical shock.
WARNING
Do not permit fin-gers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing from outlet.
Plug must be plugged into matching out- let that is properly installed and ground- ed in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify plug provid- ed. If it will not fit In outlet, have
proper outlet Installed by a quallfled electrician. Inspect tool cords perlodically, and, If damaged, have
repalred by an authorized service facility.
Green (or green and yellow) conductor In cord is the grounding wire. If repair or replacement of
the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a live
terminal.
Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it must be replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
receptacle installed in accordance with National Electric Code and local codes and ordi- nances. A
WARNING
This work should be performed by a qual- ified electrician.
Installation (Continued)
A temporary 3-prong to 2-prong ground- ing adapter (See Flgure 2) Is avallable for connecting plugs
to a two it is properly grounded.
Figure 2-2-Prong Receptacle
Do not use a 3-prong to 2-prong ground- ing adapter unless permitted by local and national codes
and ordinances. (A 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter is not permitted in Canada.) Where per-
mitted, the rigid green tab or terminal on the side of the adapter must be securely connected to a
permanent electrical ground such as a properly grounded water pipe, a properly grounded outlet
box or a properly grounded wire system. Many cover plate screws, water pipes and outlet boxes are
not properly grounded. To ensure proper ground, grounding means must be tested by a qualified
electrician.