motor specifications and electrical
requirements
This machine is designed to use, and is equipped with,
a3450 RPMmotor. Itis wired foroperation on 120volts,
60 Hz., alternating current.
WARNING: To avoid electrocution or fire, tool must
not be converted to operate on 240 volts.
For replacement motor, refer to parts list in this manual.
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY
OUTLET
This machine must be grounded while in use to protect
the operator from electric shock.
Inthe event of a maffunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a pathof least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock.
Plug power cord into a 120V properly grounded type
outlet protected by a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker.
WARNING: To avoid electrocution: Do not let fin-
gers touch the terminals of plugs when Installing or
removing the plug to or from the outlet.
WARNING: Ifnot properly grounded, this power tool
can cause an electrical shock, particularly when
used in damp locations close to plumbing. Ifan
electrical shock occurs there is the potential of a
secondary hazard, such as your hands contacting
the sanding surface.
WARNING: To avoid electrocution or fire, if power
cord Is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it
replaced Immediately.
Yourunitis foruseon 120 vo_ts,and has aplugthat looks
likethe one belo_ 3_pItONGPLUG
_RO_NDING
pRONG
pROPERLY
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3.p RONG ou3r L_T
This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and
grounding type plug listed by Underwriters' Laborato-
ries. The ground conductor has a green jacket and is
attached to thetool housing atone end andto theground
prong in the attachment plug at the other end, It repair
or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
do notconnect the equipment grounding conductor to a
live terminal.
This plug requires amating 3-conductor grounding type
outlet as shown. This outlet must be installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and erdi-
nanaces.
WARNING: To avoid electrecution, if the outlet you
are planning to use for this power tool Isof the two
prong type, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE
GROUNDING PRONG iN ANY MANNER. Use an
adapter as shown beiow and always connect the
grounding lug to aknown ground.
It is recommended that you have aqualified electrician
replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded
THREE prong outlet.
GROUNDING LUG
/3 PRONG PLUG '_"_ " --
ADAPTER
MAKE SURE THIS IS
CONNECTED TO A
KNOWN GROUND
.PRONG
RECEPTACLE
An adapter, as illustrated, is available for connecting
plugs to 2-prong receptacles.
WARNING: The green grounding lug extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as to aproperly grounded outlet box.
Not all outlet boxes are properly grounded.
Ifthe grounding inst_ctions are not completely under-
stood or ifyou are not sure that your tool or outlet box is
properly grounded, check with aqualified electrician.
NOTE: The adapter i_lustrated is for use only if you
already have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle.
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent
overheating and motor burn-out, use the table below to
determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension
cord.
Use only 3 wire exter_sion cords which have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-prong receptacles which
accept the tool's plug.
iWireSizes Required
Lengthof the (American Wire Gauge Number) 1
Conductor 120V Lines
0- 25Feet No. 16
26- 50Feet No. 16
51 100 Feet No.!4