GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation:
The following are instructions for connection to the power supply and the electrical ground.
This machine must be connected to the electrical ground to protect the operator from electrical shock. The machine has an approved power cord with three conductors and a plug with three terminals. Connect the plug to a receptacle that has three holes and is connected to the electrical ground. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the ground wire. Never connect this wire to any terminal other than the ground pin terminal.
DANGER: Improper connection of
Grounded
Outlet Box
Grounding Blade |
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Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This machine is for use on a 110 to 120 Volt AC 60 cycle electric circuit. Make sure you have the correct frequency and voltage before connecting the power cord to an outlet. The machine has a plug as shown in figure A. If a receptacle connected to the electrical ground as shown in figure A is not available, use an adapter as shown in figure C. This adapter must be connected as shown in figure B to an electrical ground in the electrical outlet. Make sure you use the plate screw and the tab to fasten the adapter.
WARNING: Always use this machine with an AC
WARNING: Do not cut, remove, or break the ground terminal. Do not try to fit a
WARNING: Do not move the machine over an electrical cord. Always lift the cord over the machine.
EXTENSION CORDS:
Use only an approved extension cord with three conductors, a plug with three terminals and a connector body with three holes. This machine has a power cord with wire size 18 AWG (AWG means American Wire Gauge).
WARNING: If you use an extension cord, use an extension cord with minimum wire size 16 AWG. Do not use an extension cord longer than 50 feet. Do not join two extension cords.
Grounded
Outlet Box
Adapter
Metal
Screw
Grounding
Tab
FIGURE C | FIGURE B |
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