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Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be
disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.
However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit,
a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may
be made to a properly grounded
2-prong wall receptacle by the use
of a UL listed adapter which is
available at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger
slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the
connection of the power cord.
CAUTION:
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall
receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle
is grounded through the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always
hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter
ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.
Should this happen,
DO NOT USE
the appliance until a proper
ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be
disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug
in these situations because frequent
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the
adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground
terminal. You should have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced
with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.
ADAPTER PLUGS
9
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
Align large
prongs/slots
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
