Grounding Instructions - Craftsman 319.190630 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
T GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the rrsk of electric shock. This tool is eouiooed with an
electric cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
MUST be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with ALL local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFY THE 3-PRONG PLUG...if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician. lmproper connectron of the equipment-grounding
conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface
that is green (sometimes, but not always wrth yellow stripes) is the equipment-grounding
conductor.
NOTE: lf repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is ever necessary,
DO NOT connect the equipment-grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
lf you have any doubts as to whether the tool is properly grounded or if the grounding
instructions are unclear, check with a qualified electrician or service personnel.
USE ONLY 3.WIRE EXTENSION CORDS THAT HAVE 3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUGS
AND 3.POLE RECEPTACLES THAT ACCEPT THE TOOL'S PLUG,
REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN CORD IMMEDIATELY.
FIGURE (A)...shows a 3-wire electrical plug and outlet that has a
grounding conductor. lf a properly grounded outlet is not available,
an adapter (FIGURE B) can be used to temporarily connect this plug
to a 2-contact ungrounded outlet.
The adapter (FIGURE B) has a green rigid grounding lug extending
from it that MUST be connected to a permanent earth ground,
such as a properly grounded outlet box.
THE ADAPTER SHOULD ONLY BE USED UNTIL A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET
CAN BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
When using a grounded tool around other ungrounded devices, be sure that the ungrounded
devices are in good condition. An ungrounded device can function, yet have internal electrical
problems that could cause a hazard when brought in contact with a grounded tool.
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