TABLE A - MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD
AMPERAGE RATING VOLTS TOTAL LENGTH OF CORD (IN FEET)
- - 120 25 50 100 150
- - 240 50 100 200 300
MORE
THAN
NOT
MORE
THAN
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD
0 6 - 18 16 16 14
6 10 - 18 16 14 12
10 12 - 16 16 14 12
12 16 - 14 12 Not recommended
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
1. All grounded, cord-connected tools:
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 equip-
ment-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 -
• of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The
conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the
NOT CONNECT the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
• Check with -
ly understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
• Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that ac-
cept the tool's plug.
• 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 V:
• This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in sketch A in
Fig. 1. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in Fig. 1. A temporary
adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketch B and C, may be used to connect this plug to
a 2 pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary
This adapter is not permitted 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.
3. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating between
150 – 250 V, inclusive:
• This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in sketch
D. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch D. Make sure the tool is
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