Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Electrical equipment must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown, grounding pro-
vides a path of least resistance for electrical cur-
rent to reduce the risk of electric shock. This vac-
uum is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug
must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is nec-
essary,
DO NOT
connect the grounded wire to
either flat blade terminal. The wire with insula-
tion having an outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes is the grounding wire.
This electric equipment is for use on a nominal 120
volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in (Fig A). A temporary adaptor
that looks like the adaptor illustrated in (Fig B & C)
may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole recep-
tacle as shown in (Fig B) if a properly grounded out-
let is not available.
The temporary adaptor should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (Fig A) can be installed by
a qualified electrician. The green color rigid ear,
lug or the like extending from the adaptor must be
connected to a permanent ground such as a prop-
erly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the
adaptor is used, it must be held in place by a metal
screw. (Fig C)
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service
person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
DO NOT
modify the plug provided with the equipment. If it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Note:
In Canada, the use of a temporary adaptor is not permitted
by the Canadian Electrical Code.
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