Extension Cord Selection; Power Connections - Porter-Cable 1410 Instruction Manual

EXTENSION CORD SELECTION

Use proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. 3A shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller
the gage number, the heavier the cord.
MOTOR
Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single
phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or
minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate of the
tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C. current
only. Refer to the specification plate on your tool for proper
voltage and current rating.
CAUTION: Do not operate your tool on a current on
which the voltage is not within correct limits. Do not
operate tools rated A.C. only on D.C. current. To do so
may seriously damage the tool.

POWER CONNECTIONS

A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This
circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected
with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use
only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type
plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the tool's plug. If an
extension cord is to be used outdoors it must be marked with
the suffix W-A following the cord type designation. For example
– SJTW-A to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use. Replace
damaged or worn cord immediately. Before connecting the
motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the "OFF"
position and be sure that the electric current is of the same
characteristics as stamped on motor nameplate.
CAUTION: Keep the extension cord away from the cutting
area and position the cord so that it will not be a tripping
hazard or contact material being placed into or removed
from the machine.
UNPACKING
1. Carefully remove the machine from the carton. We
recommend you retain all packing materials until after you have
inspected and satisfactorily operated the machine.
A
B
Fig. 4
RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR
USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS
Fig. 3A
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