Grounding.requirements extension.cords – Woodstock SHOP FOX W1706 User Manual

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Grounding.Requirements

Extension.Cords

In the event of certain types of malfunctions or

breakdowns, grounding provides a path of least resistance

for electric current to travel— in order to reduce the risk

of electric shock.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire will

increase the risk of electric shock. The wire with green

insulation (with/without yellow stripes) is the equipment-

grounding wire. If repair or replacement of the power

cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-

grounding wire to a live (current carrying) terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel

if you do not understand these grounding requirements,

or if you are in doubt about whether the tool is

properly grounded. If you ever notice that a cord or

plug is damaged or worn, disconnect it from power, and

immediately replace it with a new one.

Grounding Prong

Current Carrying Prongs

6-15 PLUG

GROUNDED

6-15 RECEPTACLE

220V

Figure.4. NEMA 6-15 plug & receptacle.

Grounding Prong

Neutral Hot

5-15 PLUG

GROUNDED

5-15 RECEPTACLE

110V

Figure.3. NEMA 5-15 plug & receptacle.

When converting this machine to 220V operation, you

must properly install a NEMA 6-15 grounding plug. The

plug must only be inserted into a matching receptacle

(see

Figure.4) that is properly installed and grounded in

accordance with local codes and ordinances.

For.220V.Connection.(Must.Be.Rewired)

A NEMA 5-15 plug has a grounding prong that must be

attached to the equipment-grounding wire inside the

included power cord. The plug must only be inserted

into a matching receptacle (see

Figure.3) that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes

and ordinances.

For.110V.Connection.(Prewired)

The.machine.must.be.properly.set.up.

before. it. is. safe. to. operate.. DO. NOT.

connect. to. the. power. source. until.

instructed.to.do.so.later.this.manual.

We do not recommend using an extension cord with this

machine. Extension cords cause voltage drop, which may

damage electrical components and shorten motor life.

Voltage drop increases with longer extension cords and

the gauge smaller gauge sizes (higher gauge numbers

indicate smaller sizes).

Any extension cord used with this machine must contain a

ground wire, match the required plug and receptacle, and

meet the following requirements:
Minimum.Gauge.Size................................... 14.AWG

Maximum.Length.(Shorter.is.Better)...................50.ft.

DO. NOT. modify. the. provided. plug. or.

use.an.adapter.if.the.plug.will.not.fit.

your.receptacle..If.the.machine.must.be.

reconnected.for.use.on.a.different.type.

of. electric. circuit,. the. reconnection.

should. be. made. by. qualified. service.

personnel;. and. after. reconnection,.

the.machine.must.comply.with.all.local.

codes.and.ordinances.

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