Chicago Electric 67102 operating instructions Extension Cords, Symbology

2.Grounding prong in plug is connected through green wire inside cord to grounding system in tool. Green wire in cord must be only wire connected to tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to “live” terminal.

(See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)

3.Tool must be plugged into appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with codes and ordinances. Plug and outlet should look like preceding illustration.

(See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)

Extension Cords

1.Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord.

2.As distance from supply outlet increases, use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. The smaller the gauge number of wire, the greater capacity of cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord. (See Table A.)

3.When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required.

(See Table A.)

4.If using extension cord for more than one tool, add nameplate amperes and use sum to determine required minimum cord size. (See Table A.)

5.If using extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with “W-

A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.

6.Make sure extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it.

7.Protect extension cords from sharp objects, high heat, and wet areas.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*

(120/240 VOLT)

NAMEPLATE		EXTENSION CORD
			LENGTH
AMPERES
		25’	50’	75’	100’	150’
(at full load)
0 – 2.0		18	18	18	18	16
2.1	– 3.4	18	18	18	16	14
3.5	– 5.0	18	18	16	14	12
5.1	– 7.0	18	16	14	12	12
7.1 – 12.0		18	14	12	10	-
12.1	– 16.0	14	12	10	-	-
16.1	– 20.0	12	10	-	-	-
TABLE A		* Based on limiting the line
		voltage drop to five volts at

150% of the rated amperes.

Symbology

Double Insulated

	Canadian Standards Association
	Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
V~	Volts Alternating Current
A	Amperes
n0 xxxx/min.	No Load Revolutions per Minute
	(RPM)

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