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Electrical Safety:
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK can occur if green
grounding wire is improperly connected!
Properly connect grounding wire (earth) to avoid
risk of electrical shock!
GROUNDING
Have electrical outlet inspected by a qualified
electrician if unsure that it is properly grounded!
DO NOT modify electrical plug provided on ma-
chine!
Improperly connecting the grounding wire can
NEVER remove grounding prong from plug!
result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to
DO NOT use machine if electrical cord or plug is
whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not
damaged.
modify the plug provided with the tool. Never
remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do
If plug will not fit outlet, have a proper outlet in-
not use the tool if the cord or plug is damaged. If
stalled by a qualified electrician!
damaged, have it repaired by a MILWAUKEE
service facility before use. If the plug will not fit
ALWAYS use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
(GFCI) with this equipment to reduce risk of
qualified electrician.
injury!
MILWAUKEE Dymodrills are provided with a 20 amp locking plug (NEMA
ALWAYS position the GFCI as close as possible
L5-20). MILWAUKEE meter boxes may be provided with either a 20 amp
to the power source!
locking or a 30 amp (NEMA L5-30) locking plug depending on the model .
Grounded Tools:
Tools with Three Prong Plugs
Grounded Tools:
Tools marked "Grounding Required"
Tools with Three Prong
have a three wire cord and three
Plugs
prong grounding plug. The plug must
be connected to a properly grounded
Tools marked "Grounding
outlet (See Figures A and B). If the
Required" have a three wire
tool should electrically malfunction or
connector and three prong
break down, grounding provides a
grounding plug. The plug
low resistance path to carry elec-
tricity away from the user, reducing
must be connected to a
the risk of electric shock.
properly grounded outlet.
The grounding prong in the plug is
See Fig. A and Fig. B. If
connected through the green wire
the tool should electrically
inside the cord to the grounding sys-
malfunction or break down,
tem in the tool. The green wire in the
grounding provides a low
cord must be the only wire connected
to the tool's grounding system and
resistance path to carry
must never be attached to an electri-
electricity away from the
cally "live" terminal.
operator, reducing the risk of
Your tool must be plugged into an ap-
electrical shock.
propriate outlet, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through
codes and ordinances. The plug and
outlet should look like those in Fig-
the green (ground) wire inside the cord to the grounding
ures A and B.
system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be
the only wire connected to the tool's grounding system
Double Insulated Tools:
and must never be attached to an electrically "live"
Tools with Two Prong Plugs
terminal.
Tools marked "Double Insulated" do
not require grounding. They have a
Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet,
special double insulation system
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
which satisfies OSHA requirements
codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should
and complies with the applicable
look like those in Fig. A and Fig. B.
standards of Underwriters Labora-
tories, Inc., the Canadian Standard
Association and the National Electri-
cal Code. Double Insulated tools may
be used in either of the 120 volt out-
lets shown in Figures C and D.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
WARNING!
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
Your tool must be plugged into an ap-
propriate outlet, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all
codes and ordinances. The plug and
outlet should look like those in Fig-
ures A and B.
Double Insulated Tools:
Tools with Two Prong Plugs
Grounded Tools MUST
Tools marked "Double Insulated" do
not require grounding. They have a
NOT be used in unground-
special double insulation system
ed outlets (Fig. C). DO
which satisfies OSHA requirements
NOT use Grounded tools in
and complies with the applicable
outlets like the one shown
standards of Underwriters Labora-
tories, Inc., the Canadian Standard
in Fig. C.
Association and the National Electri-
cal Code. Double Insulated tools may
be used in either of the 120 volt out-
lets shown in Figures C and D.
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double insulated
tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. As the distance
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords:
from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge exten-
sion cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a
•
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.
serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool
damage. Refer to the table shown to determine the required minimum
•
As the distance from the power source to the ma-
wire size.
chine increases, a heavier gauge extension cord
To reduce the risk of injury, always use a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) with diamond cor-
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the
must be used. Smaller Gauge Number indicates
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16
ing equipment to reduce the risk of shock hazards.
greater extension cord current capacity.
Always position the GFCI as close as possible to
gauge cord. When using more than one extension cord to make up the
the power source.
total length, be sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size
•
Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire
required. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add
causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in power
the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required mini-
loss and possible tool overheating and damage.
mum wire size.
•
If using an extension cord outdoors, verify that it is
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
marked for outdoor usage. It must be marked with
•
If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be sure it is marked
the suffix "W-A" (United States), or "W" (Canada) to
with the suffix "W-A" ("W" in Canada) to indicate that it is acceptable
indicate that it is acceptable for use outdoors.
for outdoor use.
•
Verify that extension cord is properly wired and in
•
Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
good electrical condition before usage!
condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it
repaired by a qualified person before using it.
•
Always replace damage extension cord or have it
•
Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat
repaired by a qualified electrician before usage!
and damp or wet areas.
•
Protect extension cord from sharp objects or edges,
excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.
Recommended Minimum Extension Cord Size
(American Wire Gauge, AWG)*
For 2-conductor extension cord, with ground,
Full Load
Amps
* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five
(A)
volts at 150% of the rated amperes.
10.1 - 15
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15.1 - 20
20.1 - 25
*Table based on ambient temperature of 86° F (30° C). For higher
operating temperatures use the multiplier table below.
87° F - 95° F (31° C - 35° C)
96° F - 104° F (36° C - 40° C)
105° F - 113° F (41° C - 45° C)
Fig. D
Fig. B
EXTENSION CORDS
Fig. C
WARNING!
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge
for Extension Cords*
Extension Cord Length
Nameplate
100'
Amperes
25'
50'
75'
0 - 5
16
16
16
5.1 - 8
16
16
14
Types SOW/SJW
8.1 - 12
14
14
12
12.1 - 15
12
12
10
Extension Cord Length (Feet)
15.1 - 20
10
10
10
25'
50'
75'
(7,6
(15,2
(22,9
m)
m)
m)
14
14
12
FOR FUTURE USE.
12
12
12
12
12
10
Temperature Multiplier Table
Temperature
Fig. D
150'
200'
14
12
12
12
10
--
10
--
--
10
--
--
--
--
--
100'
150'
200'
(30,5
(45,7
(61
m)
m)
m)
12
10
8
10
8
8
10
8
8
Multiplier
104%
110%
115%
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