Grounded Tools:
Tools with Three Prong Plugs
1.Tools marked with “Grounding Re- quired” have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of elec- tric shock. (See
Outlet.)
2.The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire in- side the cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically “live” terminal. (See
3.The tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the
preceding illustration. (See
Plug and Outlet.)
Double Insulated Tools:
Tools with Two Prong Plugs
1.Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable stan- dards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Associa- tion, and the National Electrical Code.
(See Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)
2.Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration. (See
Outlets for
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 the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using exten- sion cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. (See Table A.)
3.The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord
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