Delta 23-980, 23-880 instruction manual Grounding Instructions, Extension Cords

EXTENSION CORDS

Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-pole receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the grinder. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and over-heating. Fig. 7A shows the correct gage to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

	TOTA LENGTH OF			GAGE PF EXTENSION
		CORD IN FEET			CORD TO USE
0		-	25	18 AWG
26		-	50		16 AWG
51		-	100		14 AWG
101		-	150		12 AWG

Fig. 7A

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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

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 out- let, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified elec- trician.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding con- ductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conduc- tor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-ground- ing con-

ductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, 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 under- stood, 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 3-hole receptacles that accept the tool's plug, as shown in Fig. 8.

Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks like the one shown in Fig. 8.

A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrat- ed in Fig. 9, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle, as shown in Fig. 9, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should

be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. THIS ADAPTER IS NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter must be con- nected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box, as shown in Fig. 9.

CAUTION: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE RECEP- TACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, HAVE A CERTIFIED ELECTRI- CIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

CURRENT

CARRYING

PRONGS

HOLES

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

GROUNDING

MEANS

ADAPTER

GROUNDING BLADE

IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES

HOLES

Fig. 8 Fig. 9