ASSEMBLY
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Improper connection of equip-
ment grounding conductor can result in the
risk of electrical shock. Equipment should be
grounded while in use to protect operator
from electrical shock.
• Check with a qualified electrician if ground-
ing instructions are not understood or if in
doubt as to whether the tool is properly
grounded.
• This tool is equipped with an approved
3-conductor cord rated at 300 V and a 3-prong
grounding type plug for your protection
against shock hazards.
• Grounding plug should be plugged directly
into a properly installed and grounded 3-
prong grounding-type receptacle.
Properly Grounded Outlet
Grounding Prong
3-Prong Plug
• Do not remove or alter grounding prong in
any manner. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electrical shock.
WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the
terminals of plug when installing or removing
from outlet.
• Plug must be plugged into matching outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in ac-
cordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify plug provided. If it will not fit in
outlet, have proper outlet installed by a quali-
fied electrician.
• Do not remove or alter grounding prong in
any manner. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electrical shock.
WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch
the terminals of plug when installing or remov-
ing from outlet.
• Plug must be plugged into matching outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in ac-
cordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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Do not modify plug provided. If it will not fit in
outlet, have proper outlet installed by a quali-
fied electrician.
• Inspect tool cords periodically and if dam-
aged, have them repaired by an authorized
service facility.
• Green (or green and yellow) conductor in
cord is the grounding wire. If repair or replace-
ment of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
do not connect the green (or green and yel-
low) wire to a live terminal.
• Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encoun-
tered, it must be replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong receptacle installed in ac-
cordance with National Electric Code and local
codes and ordinances.
WARNING: This work should be performed
by a qualified electrician.
A temporary 3-prong to 2-prong grounding
adapter is available for connecting plugs to a
two pole outlet if it is properly grounded.
Grounding Lug
Adapter
3-Prong Plug
• Do not use a 3-prong to 2-prong grounding
adapter unless permitted by local and national
codes and ordinances.
• (A 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter is
not permitted in Canada.) Where permitted,
the rigid green tab or terminal on the side of
the adapter must be securely connected
to a permanent electrical ground such as a
properly grounded water pipe, a properly
grounded outlet box or a properly grounded
wire system.
• Many cover plate screws, water pipes and
outlet boxes are not properly grounded. To en-
sure proper ground, grounding means must be
tested by a qualified electrician.
EXTENSION CORDS
• The use of any extension cord will cause some
drop in voltage and loss of power.
• Wires of the extension cord must be of suf-
ficient size to carry the current and maintain
adequate voltage.
Make sure
this is connected
to a known Ground
2-Prong Receptacle