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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
1. All grounded, cord-connected tools:
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This tool 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 installed 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 installed by a qualified
electrician.
Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor
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
conductor. If repair or replacement
of the electric cord or plug is
necessary, do not connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to
a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or
service personnel if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, 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 matching 3-conductor
receptacles that accept the tool’s
plug, as shown in Fig. A.
Repair or replace damaged or worn
cord immediately.
2. Grounded, cord-connected tools
intended for use on a supply circuit
having a nominal rating less than
150 volts:
If the tool is intended for use on a
circuit that has an outlet that looks
like the one illustrated in Fig. A, the tool will have a grounding plug that
looks like the plug illustrated in Fig. A.
A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Fig. B,
may be used to connect this plug to a matching 2-conductor receptacle
as shown in Fig. B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING PRONG
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 PRONGS
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING MEANS
ADAPTER
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING PRONG
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 PRONGS
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