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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor (B) and grounding plug (A) (Fig.1). The plug must be inserted into an appropriate
outlet (C) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances (Fig 1).
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding plug
that looks like the plug (A) illustrated in (Fig. 1). A temporary adapter (D) may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole
receptacle (E) if a properly grounded outlet is not available (Fig. 2). The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (C) can be installed by a qualified electrician (Fig. 1). The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like (F) extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground (G) such as a properly grounded outlet
box cover (Fig. 2). Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. NOTE: In Canada, the
use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.
EXTENSION CORD GUIDELINE
Do not use appliance with damaged cords or plugs. When servicing, refer to a qualified electrician or service person
only. Use only identical replacement parts.
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Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is the correct size for your appliance. Table (A) shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating.
TABLE A-MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORDS
CORD LOCK INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
A
B
C
E
F
G
D
D
Ampere Rating Volts Total length of cord
25 ft (7.62 m) 50 ft (15.24 m)
100 ft (30.48 m)
150 ft (45.72 m)
More than A Not more than A 120 V
AWG (mm
2
)
0 6 – 18 (0.82) 16 (1.3) 16 (1.3) 14 (2.1)
6 10 – 18 (0.82) 16 (1.3) 14 (2.1) 12 (3.3)
10 12 – 18 (0.82) 16 (1.3) 14 (2.1) 12 (3.3)
1
Create a loophole with
the extension cord
about 6in from the end.
2
Thread the loophole
through the bottom of
the cord lock loop.
3
Pull the loophole up
over the cord lock
clasp. Firmly connect
the extension cord to
the quick-change cord
on the backpack.
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