Sherwood SBD-15, Owner'S Manual

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Section 2: Electrical Information
Electrical Requirements
Power Supply And Motor Specifications:
Warning: To avoid electrical hazards, fire
hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper
circuit protection. Use a separate electrical
circuit for your tools. To avoid shock or fire, if
power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any
way, have it replaced immediately.
Grounding Instructions:
Warning: This tool must be grounded while
in use to protect the operator from electrical
shock.
In The Event Of A Malfunction Or Breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current and reduces
the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped
with an electric cord that has an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug MUST be plugged into a matching
receptacle that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with ALL local codes
and ordinances.
Do Not Modify The Plug Provided. If it will not
fit the receptacle, have the proper receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper Connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in risk of
electric shock.
Do Not connect the equipment-grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
person if you do not completely understand the
grounding instructions, or if you are not sure the
tool is properly grounded.
Electrical Information
Extension Cords
Grounded Tools require a three wire
extension cord.
Double Insulated Tools can use either a two or
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 Tool
Damage. Refer to the table shown to determine
the required minimum wire size.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the
greater the capacity of the cord. For example,
a 1.628mm(14 gauge) cord can carry a higher
current than a 1.291mm(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 for more
than one tool, add the nameplate amperes
and use the sum to determine the required
minimum wire size.