110V Operation, Extension Cords, Grounding

SAFETY

110V Operation

The SHOP FOX® Model W1712 11⁄2 HP, 110 volt motor draws approximately 12 amps.

Make sure you use an outlet with a 15 amp cir- cuit breaker or fuse. If other machines may be using the same circuit, make sure the circuit, circuit breaker, or fuse can carry the total load without tripping. If the total amperage load of all machines and the sander exceeds the amperage rating of the circuit breaker or fuse, use a different circuit that can carry the load.

DO NOT modify an existing low-amperage cir- cuit by only replacing the circuit breaker with a breaker rated for a higher amperage. The breaker and the complete circuit must be replaced by a qualified electrician, otherwise the wires can overheat and cause a fire.

Extension Cords

If you must use an extension cord with the Model W1712, please follow these require- ments:

•Use a cord rated for Standard Service (Grade S).

•Use a cord that is 100 feet or less.

•Use a least a 16 gauge cord.

•Use a cord with a ground pin.

•Use an undamaged cord only.

Grounding

Serious injury or fire may

occur if you plug this

machine into a receptacle that is not grounded. Connect this machine to grounded outlets only!

Ground this machine! The electrical cord sup- plied with the SHOP FOX® Model W1712 Sander has a three prong plug for grounded out- lets. See Figure 2. If your power receptacle does not have a ground pin hole, have the receptacle replaced by a qualified electrician, or have an appropriate adapter installed and grounded properly. NEVER cut the ground pin off so your sander plug fits into a non-grounded receptacle.

NOTICE

When using an electrical plug adapter, make sure the adapter is grounded.

Remember, an adapter with a grounding wire does not guarantee the sander is grounded. A ground source must always be verified in the electrical circuit within the wall or conduit.

Figure 2. NEMA-style 5-15 plug and receptacle.

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