– 11 –
plug that looks like the plug illustrated in
Figure 5(A)
. A
temporary adaptor, which looks like the adaptor
illustrated in
Figures 5(B)
and
5(C)
, may be used to
connect the GFCI plug to a 2-pole receptacle, as shown in
Figure 5(B)
, if a properly grounded outlet is not available.
The temporary adaptor should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified
electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, etc.,
extending from the adaptor must be connected to a
permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet
box.
8. Position of the Tile Saw.
• To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or
receptacle getting wet, position the tile saw to one
side of a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent water
from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. The user
should arrange a “drip loop” in the cord connecting
the saw to a receptacle. The “drip loop” is that part
of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the
connector (if an extension cord is used); it prevents
water from traveling along the cord and coming into
contact with the receptacle.
See Figure 6
.
• If the plug or receptacle does get wet, do not unplug
the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that
supplies power to the receptacle. Then unplug and
examine for the presence of water in the receptacle.
• If the receptacle is wet, dry it and make certain that
the GFCI Plug is reset before plugging it back into
the receptacle. Do not reconnect the fuse or circuit
breaker until the receptacle is dry.
9. Extension Cords
• Always use the extension cord included with the saw.
• If an additional extension cord is needed, use only a
cord that is intended for outdoor use. These extension
cords are identified by the marking “Acceptable for use
with outdoor appliances; store indoors while not in
use.” Use only extension cords with an electrical rating
higher than the rating of the tool. Refer to the chart on
page 14. Do not use damaged extension cords.
Examine an extension cord before use and replace it if
it is damaged. Do not abuse extension cords and do
not pull on any cord to disconnect it. Keep the cord
away from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect
the extension cord from the receptacle before
disconnecting the saw from the extension cord.
• Never use an additional extension cord that is longer
than 50 feet.
10. Always use the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
plug included with the saw.
11. The tile saw cord includes a 15-amp twist lock plug. Do
not modify this plug or use an adaptor on it. This plug
is intended to be used with the GFCI Plug included with
the saw. The GFCI has a standard 3-prong plug that can
be plugged into a standard 3-prong outlet or extension
cord.
NOTE
-
Use of a Temporary Adapter is
not permitted in Canada.
To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep
all connections dry and off the ground.
Do not touch plug with wet hands.
TOOL
Figure 6
Drip Loop
Supporting
Surface
Power Cord
Drip Loop
GFCI/Power Cord
Connection
GFCI plug
