Extension Cords - General International BD7004 Setup & Operation Manual

ExTENSION CORDS

If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with your machine, use
only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plug and a
matching 3-pole receptacle that accepts the tool's plug. repair or replace a
damaged extension cord or plug immediately.
Make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the motor
i.D. plate. an undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. the accompanying chart shows the correct
size extension cord to be used based on cord length and motor i.D. plate
amp rating.
amp rating Feet
25
3-10 amp
10.1 - 12 amp
12.1 - 16 amp
wARNING! Do not allow familiarity with your belt / disc sander to make
your careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict severe injury.
IMPORTANT: The warnings, cautions and instructions detailed in this
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that occur. It
must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are
factors that cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
ASSEMBLY
wARNING! Do not attempt to assemble the belt / disc sander, plug in
the power cord or turn on the switch if any parts are damaged or missing.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
You will need some tools to assemble this unit (fig.2).
NOTE: It is important that the combination square be accurate.
10
Total Extension Cord Length
Meters Feet
8 50
18 ga. 16 ga.
16 ga. 16 ga.
14 ga. 12 ga.
use only uL or csa approved extension cords
Meters Feet Meters
15 100
14 ga.
14 ga.
not recommended
Feet Meters
30 125 40
14 ga.
14 ga.