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ADAPTERPLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of polential safely
h_ards under certain conditions,
westronglyrecommendagainstthe
useofan adapterplug.Ho-_ver, if
you still elect lo use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARYCONNECTIONmay be
made loa properly gTounded lwo-
prong wall receplacle by the use of a
I) L listed adapter which is availal)le
at most local hardware slores.
(Adapterplugsnot
perrni#ed in Canada)
Ensure proper ground
TEMPORARY andfirmconnection
METHOD beforeuse.
The larger slot in the adapter must be alig_md xdfl_the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of
the power cord.
CAUTION:Attaching the adapter groundtemfinal to the wall receptacle
cover screw doesnot groundthe appliance unlessthe coverscrew is
metal,and not insulated,andthe wall receptacle isgrounded through
the housewiring.
You should have tim circuit checked 1)ya qualified electrician to
make sure the receptacle is properly gTounded.
When disconnecting the power cord flom lhe adaptor, alwws hold
the adaptor xdth one hand. If this is not done, tim adapter ground
terminal is veU likely to break xdlh repeamd use. Should lhis
happen, DO NOT USEthe appliance until a proper gTound has again
been established.
Usagesituations whereappliance'spowercordwill be disconnected
frequently.
Donotusean adapterplugin these situations because flequent
disconnection of lhe power cord places undue suain on the adaptor
and leads U)eventual tailure of tim adaptor ground mnninal. You
should have lhe t_s_-prong wall receptacle replaced _dlh a lhree-
prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician betore
using the appliance.
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