electrical inForMation
Warning!
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SE-
RIOUS INJURY! ALL ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE WITH THE MACHINE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER
SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
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Warning:
YOUR SPINDLE SANDER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A
110V-120V, 15-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER. FAILURE TO CONNECT IN
THIS WAY CAN RESULT IN INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE.
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This spindle sander must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break-
down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This spindle sander is equipped with a
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Your spindle sander must be properly grounded. Not all outlets are properly
grounded. If you are not sure if your outlet is properly grounded, have it
checked by a qualified electrician.
Warning:
TO MAINTAIN PROPER GROUNDING OF YOUR SPINDLE
SANDER, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN
ANY MANNER.
Warning:
IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THIS SPINDLE SANDER
CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN
DAMP LOCATIONS. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF THE POWER CORD
IS WORN OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, HAVE IT REPLACED IMMEDI-
ATELY.
110V-120V operation
As received from the factory, your spindle sander is ready to run for 110V-
120V operation. This spindle sander is intended for use on a circuit that
has an outlet and a plug which looks like the one illustrated in Fig.1.
Warning:
DO NOT USE A TWO-PRONG ADAPTOR FOR THEY ARE
NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES. NEVER
USE IN CANADA.
eXtension cords
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. Use the
chart in Fig.2 to determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G-American Wire
Gauge) extension cord. Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-
prong grounding type plugs and 3-hole receptacles which accept the tool’s
plug.
For circuits that are further away from the electrical circuit box, the wire size
must be increased proportionately in order to deliver ample voltage to the
spindle sander motor. Refer to Fig.2 for wire length and size.
FigUre 1
FigUre 2
properlY groUnded oUtlet
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tool’s
amperage
rating
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
cord size in a.W.g.
cord length in Feet
25 50 100 150
18
16
16
14
18
16
14
12
18
16
14
12
18
16
14
12
14
12
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