Grounding Instructions

To prevent electric shock

and death from incorrect grounding wire connection

Read and follow these instructions:

3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

6.Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.

110-120 V~ Grounded Tools: Tools

with Three Prong Plugs

1.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.

2.Do not modify the plug provided – if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

3.Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.

4.Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.

5.Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and

Grounding

125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet

(for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 A)

7.This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated above in 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated above in 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.

8.The outlet must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances.

9.Do not use an adapter to connect this tool to a different outlet.

110-120 V~ Double Insulated Tools:

Tools with Two Prong Plugs

Outlets for 2-Prong Plug

1.To reduce the risk of electric shock, double insulated equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than

SKU 97896

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97896 specifications

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Harbor Freight Tools 97896 Grounding Instructions, 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet

Models: 97896