Craftsman 919.15216 - Manual (Page 11)

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extension Cords
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
• 14 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size
increases as gauge number decreas-
es. 12 AWG and 10 AWG may also be
used.
DO NOT USE 16 OR 18 AWG.)
Risk of Property
Damage. The use of an
undersized extension cord will cause
voltage to drop resulting in power loss
to the motor and overheating. Instead
of using an extension cord, increase
the working reach of the air hose by
attaching another length of hose to its
end. Attach additional lengths of hose
as needed.
Voltage and Circuit Protection
Refer to the specification chart for the
voltage 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 compressor
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 compres-
sor repeatedly causes interruption
of the power, it may be necessary to
operate it from a 20 amp circuit. It is
not necessary to change the cord set.