ST1008 Mini Wood Lathe
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Grounding
Requirements
This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of cer-
tain types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current
to travel—in order to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
wire will increase the risk of electric shock. The wire
with green insulation (with/without yellow stripes) is
the equipment-grounding wire. If repair or replace-
ment of the power cord or plug is necessary, do not
connect the equipment-grounding wire to a live
(current carrying) terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service per-
sonnel if you do not understand these grounding
requirements, or if you are in doubt about whether
the tool is properly grounded. If you ever notice that
a cord or plug is damaged or worn, disconnect it
from power, and immediately replace it with a new
one.
For 120V Connection
This machine is equipped with a power cord that
has an equipment-grounding wire and NEMA 5-15
grounding plug. The plug must only be inserted into
a matching receptacle (see Figure 5) that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with local
codes and ordinances.
Grounding Prong
Neutral Hot
5-15 PLUG
GROUNDED
5-15 RECEPTACLE
Figure 5. NEMA 5-15 plug & receptacle.
Extension Cords
Minimum Gauge Size at 120V .................. 14 AWG
Maximum Length (Shorter is Better) ............50 ft.
We do not recommend using an extension cord
with this machine. Extension cords cause voltage
drop, which may damage electrical components and
shorten motor life. Voltage drop increases with lon-
ger extension cords and smaller gauge sizes (higher
gauge numbers indicate smaller sizes).
Any extension cord used with this machine must
contain a ground wire, match the required plug and
receptacle, and meet the following requirements:
The machine must be properly set up before
it is safe to operate. DO NOT connect this
machine to the power source until instructed
to do later in this manual.
No adapter should be used with the required
plug. If the plug does not fit the available
receptacle or the machine must be reconnected
for use on a different type of circuit, the
reconnection must be made by an electrician
or qualified service personnel and comply with
all local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT modify the provided plug or
use an adapter if the plug will not
fit the receptacle. Instead, have an
electrician install the proper receptacle
on a power supply circuit that meets
the requirements for this machine.
