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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY
POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR
SPECIFICATIONS
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards,
or damage to the tool, use proper circuit
protection. Use a seperate electrical circuit
for your tool. Your drill press is wired at the
factory for 120 V operation. Connect to a
120 V, 8 Amp circuit and use a 8 Amp time
delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid
shock or fire, if power cord is worn, cut,
or damaged in any way, have it replaced
immediately.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This tool must be grounded while in use to
protect the operator from electrical shock.
IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR
BREAKDOWN,
grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electric currents and
reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is
equipped with an electrical cord that has an
equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into a matching receptacle 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 receptacle, have the proper
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
IMPROPER CONNECTION
of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in risk of
electric shock. The conductor with the green
insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is
the equipment grounding conductor. If repair
or replacement of the electrical cord or plug
is necessary, do not connect the equipment
grounding conductor to a live terminal.
CHECK
with a qualified electrician or service
person if you do not completely understand
the grounding instructions, or if you are not
certain the tool is properly grounded.
USE only 3-wire extension cords that have
three-pronged grounding plugs with three-
pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
Repair or replace damaged or worn cords
immediately.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)
(WHEN USING 120 VOLTS ONLY)
Ampere Rating
Total Length of Cord
More Than Not More Than
25 50 100 150 ft.
(7.62 15.24 30.48 45.72 m)
AWG- American Wire Gauge
0 6
18 16 16 14
6 10
18 16 14 12
10 12
16 16 14 12
12 16
14 12 Not Recommended
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool.
This circuit must not be less than #18 wire
and should be protected with a 8 Amp time
lag fuse. Before connecting the motor to the
power line, make sure the switch is in the off
position and the electric current is rated the
same as the current stamped on the motor
nameplate. Running at a lower voltage will
damage the motor.
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. Use an extension cord heavy
enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power, overheating and burning out of the
motor. The table below shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
Make sure your extension cord is properly
wired and in good condition. Always replace
a damaged extension cord or have it repaired
by a qualified technician before using it.
Protect your extension cords from sharp
objects, excessive heat and damp or wet
areas.
