National PANTHER 5110, Instruction Manual

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HOW TO PLUG IN CORDS
SIZE & GAGE OF EXTENSION CORD
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you
must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a
serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible equipment damage or circuit breaker failure.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14 gauge
cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord. When using more than one extension cord to make
up the total length, be sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. If you are using
one extension cord, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum
wire size.
• Two twelve gauge extension cords are required to run the machine.
• If more than 100 feet is required for cord length (50 feet for each power cord and 50 feet for each
extension cord), for 110 volt we recommend the use of 10 gauge extension cords or heavier. Extension
cord specifications for EU; cord must have nominal cross-sectional area of 1.5 mm
2
and be polyvinyl
chloride H05VV-F (227 IEC 53) or polychloroprene H05RN-F (245 IEC 57) or higher.
CORD HOOK-UP
Machine is supplied with a fifty-foot twin cord and two single fifty-foot 12 gauge extension cords.
1. Connect both male motor cord plugs (from the back of the machine) into the female plugs on the
back of the power control box (See Figure A). Each plug controls a motor and they can be plugged in
either order. Make sure cords are tightly plugged together.
2. From the female end of the twin cord, go in 3 feet and make a loop in the cord. Insert the loop into
the clip on the end of the flip-arm/cord guide. The loop in the cord secures the cord from slipping or
pulling out of the cord guide.
A. For 110 volt; connect both female plugs into the male plugs on the side of the power control box
(See Figure B). Also, see “Outlet Testing” before plugging cords into outlet. Make sure cords are
tightly plugged together.
B. For 230 Volt; connect female plug into the male plug on the side of the power control box (See
Figure C). Also, see “Outlet Testing” before plugging cords into outlet. Make sure cords are
tightly plugged together.
WARNING: Electrical cords can be hazardous. Misuse can result in fire and/or death by electrical
shock. Read carefully and follow all directions. Never defeat safety features or bypass the electrical
control box. Doing so could cause property damage and/or serious injury.
Figure A Figure B Figure C