Woodstock W1828 owner manual Grounding & Plug Requirements, 50 ft

Model W1828 (For Machines Mfg. Since 4/11)

ELECTRICAL

Grounding & Plug Requirements

This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

This machine is equipped with a power cord that has an equipment-grounding wire and a grounding plug (similar to the figure on the right). The plug must only be inserted into a matching receptacle (outlet) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire can result in a risk of electric shock. The wire with green insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is the equipment-grounding wire. If repair or replacement of the power cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding wire to a live (current carrying) terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not understand these grounding requirements, or if you are in doubt about whether the tool is properly grounded. If you ever notice that a cord or plug is damaged or worn, disconnect it from power, and immediately replace it with a new one.

Extension Cords

We do not recommend using an extension cord with this machine. If you must use an extension cord, only use it if absolutely necessary and only on a temporary basis.

Extension cords cause voltage drop, which may damage electrical components and shorten motor life. Voltage drop increases as the extension cord size gets longer and the gauge size gets smaller (higher gauge numbers indicate smaller sizes).

Any extension cord used with this machine must contain a ground wire, match the required plug and receptacle, and meet the following requirements:

Minimum Gauge Size	14 AWG
Maximum Length (Shorter is Better)	50 ft.

Serious injury could occur if you con- nect the machine to power before completing the setup process. DO NOT connect to power until instructed later in this manual.

110V	GROUNDED
	5-15 RECEPTACLE
	Grounding Prong
5-15 PLUG
	Neutral Hot

Figure 2. Typical 5-15 plug and receptacle.

DO NOT modify the provided plug or use an adapter if the plug will not fit your receptacle. Instead, have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle on a power supply circuit that is grounded and meets the requirements for this machine.

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