cations
and electricaJ
This machine is designed to use, and is equip-
ped with, a 3450 RPM motor, it is wired for opera-
tion on 110-120 volts, 60 Hz., alternating current.
(TOOL MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO OPER-
ATE ON 230 VOLT).
For replacement motor refer to parts list in this
manual.
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY OUTLET
This machine must be grounded while in use to
protect the operator from electric shock.
Plug power cord into a 1 t0-120V properly ground-
ed type outlet protected by a 15-amp. fuse or cir-
cuit breaker.
WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TO
TOUCH THE TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN
INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE PLUG TO OR
FROM THE OUTLET.
WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED
THIS POWER TOOL CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRI-
CAL SHOCK PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN
_DAMP LOCATIONS CLOSE TO PLUMBING. IF
N ELECTRICAL SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS
THE POTENTIAL OF A SECONDARY HAZARD
SUCH AS YOUR HANDS CONTACTING THE
SANDING SURFACE.
If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any
way, have it replaced immediately.
Your unit is for use on 110-120 volts, and has a
plug that looks like below.
3-PRONU
PLUG
PRONG
'_, PROPERL¥
GROUNDED
3-PRONG OUTLET
This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor
cord and grounding type plug which has a
grounding prong, approved by Underwriters'
_.boratories and the Canadian Standards Associ-
;iion, The ground conductor has a green jacket
and is attached to the tool housing at one end
and to the ground prong in the attachment plug
at the other end.
This plug requires a mating 3-conductor ground-
ed type outlet as shown.
tf the outlet you are planning to use for this
power tool is of the two prong type, DO NOT
REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG
IN ANY MANNER. Use an adapter as shown
below and always connect the grounding lug to a
known ground.
It is recommended that you have a qualified elec-
trician replace the TWO prong outlet with a pro-
perly grounded THREE prong outlet.
GROUND!NG LUG
3-PRONG MAKE SURE TH!S_S
PLUG CONNECTED TO A
KNOWN GROUND
ADAPIER
An adapter as illustrated is available for connect-
ing plugs to 2-prong receptacles.
WARNING: THE GREEN GROUNDING LUG EX-
TENDING FROM THE ADAPTER MUST BE CON-
NECTED TO A PERMANENT GROUND SUCH AS
TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET BOX.
NOT ALL OUTLET BOXES ARE PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
If you are not sure that your outlet box is proper-
ly grounded, have it checked by a qualified elec-
trician.
NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if
you already have a properly grounded 2-prong
receptacle. Adapter is not allowed in Canada by
the Canadian Electrical Code.
The use of any extension cord wilt cause some
loss of power. To keep this to a minimum and to
prevent overheating and motor burn-out, use the
table below to determine the minimum wire size
(A.W.G.) extension cord.
Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3-
prong grounding type plugs and 3-prong recep-
tacles which accept the tools plug.
Length of the Wire Sizes Required
Conductor (American Wire Gage Number)
120V Lines
0 - 25 Feet No, 14
26 - I00 Feet No. 12
Over 100 Feet No. 8
