Flowtron Outdoor Products LE-800B - Manual (Page 7)

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
MOTOR INFORMATION
Grounding Instructions
This shredder should be grounded while in use to
reduce the risk of electric shock to the operator.
The shredder is equipped with a three-conductor
cord and three-prong grounding plug. The green
or green and yellow conductor in the cord is the
grounding wire. Never connect the green or
green and yellow wire to a live terminal.
The shredder is intended for use on a circuit that
has a grounded outlet box that looks like the
one illustrated in figure 8, sketch A.
An adapter which looks like the adapter illustrat-
ed in figure 8, sketch B is available for connect-
ing three-prong plugs to two-prong receptacles.
The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like on
the adapter, must be connected to a permanent
ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box,
using a metal screw.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the
shredder is properly grounded.
Extensions Cords
Only use three-wire extension cords that have
three-prong grounding plugs and three-hole
receptacles that accept the shredder’s plug.
When using an extension cord, make sure that it
is in good condition.
Use a 14 ga. or heavier extension cord with a
maximum length of 100 ft. An undersized exten-
sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage result-
ing in loss of power and overheating.
Warning – To reduce the risk of electric shock,
only use extension cords intended for outdoor
use, such as cord types SW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A or
SJTOW -A.
To prevent disconnection of the shredder cord
from the extension cord during operation, make
a knot as shown in figure 9. Devices for retain-
ing extension cords are also available at your
local hardware retailer.
I m p o rt a n t: Use a 14 ga. or heavier extension cord with a maximum length of 100 ft.
FIGURE 9
METHOD OF SECURING
EXTENSION CORD
(A) (B) EXTENSION
CORD
TIE CORD AS SHOWN CONNECT PLUG & RECEPTACLE
SHREDDER
CORD
FIGURE 8 GROUNDING METHOD
(A)
GROUNDING PIN
PLUG
LUG
METAL
SCREW
ADAPTER
(B)
COVER OF
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
1. On/Off Switch
The On/Off switch is located on the left side of the
Lower Housing. To turn unit on lift switch to “On”
position, see figure 10. To turn unit “Off” push
switch down to “Off” position, see figure 10.
2. Circuit Breaker/Reset Button
The circuit breaker/reset button is located on the
l o w e r, outside front of the motor housing as shown
in figure 10. The unit is designed to shut down in
the event of an overload. To restart, place on/off
switch in “off” position, push reset button, wait
approximately three minutes and then place switch
in “ON” position.
FIGURE 10
ON/OFF
SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAK-
ER/
RESET SWITCH