Extension Cords; Functional Description - Porter-Cable 1400 Instruction Manual

Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire
extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine's
plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. D, shows the correct
gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord.
FOREWORD
Porter-Cable Model 1400 is a 14" Abrasive Cut-Off Machine designed to cut ferrous metals. Cutting capacities (at 90°)
are: 5- 1 " Dia. round stock, 4-
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adjustable fence that can be set for angle cuts between 45° and 90°.
NOTICE: THE MANUAL COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT
PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVE
ONLY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING OR
ACCESSORIES AND MAY BE INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.

EXTENSION CORDS

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES
Ampere Total Length
Rating Volts of Cord in Feet
0-6 120 up to 25
0-6 120 25-50
0-6 120 50-100
0-6 120 100-150
6-10 120 up to 25
6-10 120 25-50
6-10 120 50-100
6-10 120 100-150
10-12 120 up to 25
10-12 120 25-50
10-12 120 50-100
10-12 120 100-150
12-16 120 up to 25
12-16 120 25-50
12-16 120
GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1 " x 4- 1 " square stock, and 2-
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4 4
Gauge of
Extension Cord
18 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
Fig. D
3 " x 7- 3 " rectangular stock. It is equipped with an
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5