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Fig. 31
Fig. 30
GROUNDED OUTLET B O X
C U R R E N T
C A R RYING
P R O N G S
GROUNDED OUTLET B O X
G R O U N D I N G M E A N S
A D A P T E R
CAUTION: IN ALL CASES, MAKE C E R TAIN THE RE-
C E P TA C L E IN QUESTION IS P R O P E R LY G R O U N D E D .
IF Y O U A R E N O T SURE, H AVE A CERTIFIED E L E C-
TRICIAN C H E C K T H E R E C E P TACLE.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet
and a plug that looks like the one shown in Fig. 30. A
temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated
in Fig. 31, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole
receptacle, as shown in Fig. 31, if a properly grounded
outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be
used only until a properly grounded outlet can be in-
s
talled by a qualified electrician. THIS ADAPTER IS
N O T APPLICABLE IN C A N A D A.
The green-colored
rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter
must be connected to a permanent ground, such as a
properly grounded outlet box, as shown in Fig. 31.
G R O U N D I N G INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THIS TO O L M U S T B E G R O U N D E D WHILE IN U S E
TO P R O T E C T T H E O P E R ATO R F R O M ELECTRIC SHOCK.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. The motor is
equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into a matching outlet 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 outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conduc-
tor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with
insulation having an outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conduc-
tor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is
necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding con-
ductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
the grounding instructions are not completely under-
stood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly
grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-hole receptacles that accept
the tool s plug, as shown in Fig. 30.
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
G R O U N D I N G BLADE IS
L O N G E S T O F T H E T H R E E BLADES
TO TA L L E N G T H O F
G A G E O F EXTENSION
C O R D IN FEET
C O R D TO U S E
EXTENSION C O R D S
Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord
which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-hole
receptacle which will accept the tool s plug. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current of the band saw.
An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. Fig. 32 shows the correct size to use de-
pending on cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Fig. 32
0 - 25
26 - 50
51 - 100
101 - 150
16 AW G
16 AW G
14 AW G
12 AW G