electrical requirements
CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET
This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.
Plug power cord into a 120V properly grounded type outlet protected by a
If you are not sure that your outlet is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician.
WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FtNGERSTO TOUCH THE
TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING OR RE-
MOVING THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET.
WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS
POWER TOOL CAN INCUR THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS IN PROXIMITY TO PLUMBING. IF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS THE
POTENTIAL OF A SECONDARY HAZARD SUCH AS YOUR HANDS CONTACTING THE ABRASIVE BELT
OR DISC.
If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.
Your unit is wired for 120 volts and has a plug that looks like the one shown below.
PROPERLY
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This power tool is equipped with a
tories and the Canadian Standards Association. The ground
conductor has a green jacket and is attached to the tool hous=
ing at one end and to the ground prong in the attachment plug at the other end.
This plug requires a mating
If the outlet you are planning to Use for this power tool is
of the two prong type DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER
THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER, Use an adapter as shown and always connect the grounding lug to known ground.
It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded THREE prong outlet.
A temporary adapter as shown below is available for connecting plugsto
permanent ground such as to a properly grounded outlet box,
A temporary adapter as illustrated is available for connecting
plugs to
be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you already have a properly grounded
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over-
heating and motor
only 3 wire extension cords which have
plug.
GROUNDING LUG
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CHECK MOTOR ROTATION
Place the motor on your workbench or on the floor. Standing clear of the motor shaft, plug the motor cord into a properly grounded outlet. Notice the rotation of the shaft.
As you look directly at the motor shaft it should be turning in
the counterclockwise direction _ . tf the motor shaft is
turning counterclockwise, remove the plug from the power
outlet and continue the assembly procedures. If the motor is
turning clockwise, remove the plug from the power outlet and contact your Sears Store immediately,
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