Extension cords, Symbology – Harbor Freight Tools 95082 User Manual

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National Electrical Code.

(See

Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)
Double insulated tools may be used

2.

in 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

2.

outlet 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

5.

for 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

7.

properly wired and in good electrical

condition. Always replace a damaged

extension cord or have it repaired by

a qualified electrician before using it.
Protect the extension cords from

8.

sharp objects, excessive heat, and

damp or wet areas.

REcOmmENdEd miNimum WiRE

gAugE FOR EXtENSiON cORdS*

(120/240 VOLt)

NAmEPLAtE

AmPERES

(at full load)

EXtENSiON cORd

LENgtH

25’

50’

75’

100’

150’

0 – 2.0

18

18

18

18

16

2.1 – 3.4

18

18

18

16

14

3.5 – 5.0

18

18

16

14

12

5.1 – 7.0

18

16

14

12

12

7.1 – 12.0

18

14

12

10

-

12.1 – 16.0

14

12

10

-

-

16.1 – 20.0

12

10

-

-

-

tABLE A

* Based on limiting the line

voltage drop to five volts at

150% of the rated amperes.

Symbology

Double Insulated

Canadian Standards Association

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

V~

Volts Alternating Current

A

Amperes

n0 xxxx/min.

No Load Revolutions per Minute

(RPM)

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