Grounding Instructions

WARNING: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.

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 conduc- tor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or with- out yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is neces- sary, 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. 1.

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. 1, the tool will have a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig. 1.

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

CURRENT

CARRYING

PRONGS

A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Fig. 2, may be used to connect this plug to a matching 2- conductor receptacle as shown in Fig. 2 if a properly ground- ed outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. 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. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place with a metal screw.

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code.

3.Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating between 150 -

250volts, inclusive:

If the tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. 3, the tool will have a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig. 3. Make sure the tool is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter is available or should be used with this tool. If the tool must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit, the reconnection should be made by qualified service personnel; and after reconnection, the tool should comply with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, HAVE A QUALI-

FIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

GROUNDING

MEANS

ADAPTER

GROUNDING BLADE

IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS

GROUNDING BLADE

IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES

Fig. 3