Craftsman 919.167461 - Manual (Page 11)

11- ENG D28071
Extension Cords
Using extension cords is not recom-
mended. The use of extension cords
will cause voltage to drop resulting
in power loss to the motor and over-
heating.
Instead of using an extension cord,
increase the working reach of the air
hose by attaching
If an extension cord must be used,
be sure it is:
• a 3-wire extension cord that has
a 3-blade grounding plug, and a
3-slot receptacle that will accept
the plug on the product
• in good condition
• no longer than 50 feet
• 12 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire
size increases as gauge number
decreases. 10 AWG and 8 AWG
may also be used. DO NOT
USE 14 OR 16 AWG.)
Voltage and Circuit Protection
Refer to the Parts Manual for the volt-
age and minimum branch circuit
requirements.
Risk of Unsafe
Operation. Certain
air compressors can be operated
on a 15 amp circuit if the following
conditions are met.
1. Voltage supply to circuit must
comply with the National
Electrical Code.
2. Circuit is not used to supply any
other electrical needs.
3. Extension cords comply with
specifications.
4. Circuit is equipped with a 15
amp circuit breaker or 15 amp
time delay fuse. NOTE: If com-
pressor is connected to a circuit
protected by fuses, use only time
delay fuses. Time delay fuses
should be marked “D” in Canada
and “T” in the US.
If any of the above conditions cannot
be met, or if operation of the com-
pressor repeatedly causes interrup-
tion of the power, it may be neces-
sary to operate it from a 20 amp cir-
cuit. It is not necessary to change the
cord set.