Grounding – Chicago Electric Belt Sander 90045 User Manual

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SKU 90045

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grOunding wire

cOnnectiOn:

Check with a qualified electrician

if you are in doubt as to whether

the outlet is properly grounded.

do not modify the power cord

plug provided with the tool.

never remove the grounding

prong from the plug. do not use

the tool if the power cord or plug

is damaged. if damaged, have it

repaired by a service facility

before use. If the plug will not fit

the outlet, have a proper outlet

installed by a qualified

electrician.

double insulated tools: tools with

two prong plugs

Outlets for 2-prong plug

Tools marked “Double Insulated” do

1.

not require grounding. They have a

special double insulation system which

satisfies OSHA requirements and

complies with the applicable standards

of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the

Canadian Standard Association, and the

National Electrical Code.

(See Outlets

for 2-prong plug.)
Double insulated tools may be used in

2.

either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the

preceding illustration. (See Outlets for

2-Prong Plug.)

extension cords

Grounded

1.

tools require a three wire

extension cord. Double Insulated

tools can use either a two or three wire

extension cord.
As the distance from the supply outlet

2.

increases, you must use a heavier gauge

extension cord. Using extension cords

with inadequately sized wire causes a

serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss

of power and possible tool damage.

(See table a.)
The smaller the gauge number of the

3.

wire, the greater the capacity of the cord.

For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry

a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.

(See table a.)
When using more than one extension

4.

cord to make up the total length, make

sure each cord contains at least the

minimum wire size required.

(See table

a.)
If you are using one extension cord for

5.

more than one tool, add the nameplate

amperes and use the sum to determine

the required minimum cord size.

(See

table a.)
If you are using an extension cord

6.

outdoors, make sure it is marked with the

suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it

is acceptable for outdoor use.
Make sure the extension cord is properly

7.

wired and in good electrical condition.

Always replace a damaged extension

cord or have it repaired by a qualified

electrician before using it.

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