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This appliance
must be
grounded.
In the event of
an electrical
short circuit,
grounding
reduces the
risk of electric
Fig. 1
shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current.
This appiiance is equipped with a power cord having
a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)
Use of Adapter Plugs
will be disconnected ~nfrequen~ly.
Because of
potential safety
(Adapter plu s not
certain
conditions,
prongs/s ots
we strongly
recommend
against the use
of an adapter
plug. However,
if you still elect
Fig. 2
to use an
adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed
adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the
larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
TEMPORARY METHOD
I
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Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use
grounding plug can result ii a ~isk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properIy grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
-
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Caution: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to
the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through
the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle
is properly grounded,
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,
always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not
done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to
break with repeated use. Should this happen,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance's power
cord will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations
because frequent disconnection of the power cord
places undue strain on the adapter and leads to
eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You
should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced
with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a
qualified electrician before using the appliance.
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