Extension Cords; Adapter For 2-Prong Receptacles - Craftsman 113.198251 Operator's Manual

_, WARNING: To maintain proper
tool grounding, whenever 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 man-
ner.
An adapter is available for connecting plug to
2-prong receptacles. The green grounding
lead extending from the adapter must be con-
nected to a permanent ground such as to a
properly grotinded outlet box. (Figure 100)
Grounding Lug
/ _ Make Sure This ts
3-Prone Plum _,i), ).Z_L4J.-- Connected To A
_-_ _!_J{ Known Ground
[ Receptacle
Adapter
Extension Cords
The use of any extension cord will cause
some loss of power. Use the following table
to determine the minimum wire size
(A.W.G.) extension cord. Use only 3- wire ex-
tension cords which have 3-prong grounding
type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which ac-
cept the tool's plug.
Length of
Conductor
Wire sizes Required
(American Wire Gage Noo)
120V Lines
0 - 25 feet Noel4
26 - 50 feet No.12
51 - 100 feet No. 8
For circuits that are farther away fl'om electri-
cal circuit box, the wire size must be in-
creased proportionately in order to deliver
ample voltage to the saw motor.
Fig. 100 - Adapter for 2-Prong Receptacles
WARNING: The adapter illustrated
is for use only if you already have a
properly grounded 2-prong receptacle.
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