Motor Safety Protection - RIDGID TP1300 Owner's Manual

In the event of a malfunction or break-
down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This tool is
equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment grounding conductor and a
grounding plug, as shown. The plug must
be plugged into a matching outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accor-
dance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
A temporary adapter may be used to con-
nect this plug to a 2-pole outlet, as shown,
if a properly grounded outlet is not avail-
able. This temporary adapter should be
used only until a properly grounded outlet
can be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green colored grounding lug exten-
sion from the adapter must be connected
to a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box.
Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. The conductor with insula-
tion having an outer surface that is green
with or without yellow stripes is the equip-
ment grounding conductor. If repair or
replacement of the electric cord or plug is
necessary, do not connect the equipment-
grounding conductor to a live terminal.
If the grounding instructions are not com-
pletely understood, or if you are in doubt
as to whether the tool is properly
grounded check with a qualified electri-
cian or service personnel .

Motor Safety Protection

IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of motor
damage, this motor should be blown out
or vacuumed periodically to keep sawdust
from interfering with normal motor ventila-
tion.
1. Connect this tool to a power source
with the appropriate voltage for your
model and a 15-amp branch circuit with
a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit
WARNING: If not properly
grounded, this tool can cause an
electrical shock, particularly
when used in damp locations, in
proximity to plumbing, or out of
doors. If an electrical shock
occurs there is the potential of a
secondary hazard, such as your
hands contacting the knives.
Properly
Grounded
3-Prong Outlet
Grounding Lug
3-Prong
Plug
Adapter
NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use
only if you already have a properly
grounded 2-prong outlet.
NOTE: In Canada the use of a temporary
adapter is not permitted by the Canadian
Electrical Code.
breaker. Using the wrong size fuse can
damage the motor.
2. If the motor won't start, turn off the
power switch immediately and unplug
the tool. Check the cutter head to make
sure it turns freely. If the head is free,
try to start the motor again. If the motor
still does not start, refer to the "Trouble-
shooting Chart."
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3-Prong Plug
Grounding
Prong
Make sure this
Is Connected
to a Known
Ground
2-Prong
Outlet