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Fig. 31Fig. 30
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING MEANS
ADAPTER
CAUTION: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE RE-
CEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED.
IF Y O U A R E N O T SURE, H AVE A CERTIFIED ELEC-
TRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.
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
recept acle, 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-
st alled by a qualified electrician. THIS ADAPTER IS
N O T APPLICABLE IN CANADA. 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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THIS TO O L MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE
TO PROTECT THE OPERATO R FROMELECTRIC SHOCK.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a p ath of least resist ance 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
inst alled 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 inst alled 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 rep air 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 recept acles that accept
the tool s plug, as shown in Fig. 30.
R e p air or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
GROUNDING BLADE IS
LONGEST OF THE THREE BLADES
TOTAL LENGTH OF GAGEOF EXTENSION
CORDIN FEET CORDTO USE
EXTENSION CORDS
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
recept acle 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 volt age 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 A W G
16 A W G
14 A W G
12 A W G
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