Electrical Requirements; Extension Cords - QEP POWER PRO 22900Q Owner's Manual

• Use tool only with smooth-edge cutting
wheels free of openings and grooves .
• Replace damaged cutting wheel
before operating .
• Do not fill water tray above raised over flow
drain .
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
1 . ThIS TILE SAW muST bE connEcTEd To
A GroundEd poWEr SourcE while in
use to protect the operator from electrical
shock .
2 . In ThE EvEnT oF A mALFuncTIon or
brEAKdoWn, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electrical current
to reduce the risk of electrical shock . This
tile saw is equipped with an electrical
cord with a grounding conductor and
a grounding plug . Insert the 3-prong
electrical plug into a 3-pole receptacle
that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances .
3 . do noT modIFy ThE pLuG provided if it
will not fit the outlet. Have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
4 . ImpropEr connEcTIon oF ThE
EquIpmEnT-GroundInG conducTor
cAn rESuLT In A rISK oF ELEcTrIc
ShocK. The conductor with insulation that
is green on the outside (with or without
yellow stripes) is the equipment-grounding
conductor . If repair or replacement of
the electrical cord or plug is necessary,
do not connect the equipment-grounding
conductor to a live terminal .
5 . chEcK WITh A quALIFIEd ELEcTrIcIAn
or service personnel if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood,
or if in doubt as to whether the tool is
properly grounded .
6 . uSE onLy 3-WIrE EXTEnSIon cordS that
have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole
receptacles that accept the tile saw's plug .
7 . rEpAIr or rEpLAcE dAmAGEd or Worn
cord ImmEdIATELy.
8 . IF ThE pLuG or rEcEpTAcLE doES
GET WET, do noT unpLuG ThE cord.
Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that
supplies power to the tool . Then, unplug
and examine for presence of water in the
receptacle .
9 . onLy uL-LISTEd EXTEnSIon cordS
ShouLd bE uSEd WITh ThIS producT.
10 . ImpropEr uSE oF EXTEnSIon cordS
mAy cAuSE InEFFIcIEnT opErATIon
oF your TooL, which can result in
overheating . Be sure your extension cord
is rated to allow sufficient current flow to
the motor . For the proper gauge for this tile
saw, please refer to TABlE 1 (page 4) .
11 . do noT LET your FInGErS Touch ThE
TErmInALS of plug when installing or
removing the plug to or from the outlet .
12 . ThIS TILE SAW muST bE propErLy
GroundEd. The risk of electric shock
and bodily injury are greatly increased if
it is not, particularly when used in damp
locations or in proximity to plumbing .
noTE: This saw is intended for use on
a circuit that has a grounded outlet box
like the one illustrated in FIGURE 2 (B) .
This saw has a grounding plug that looks
like the one illustrated in FIGURE 2 (A) .
(A) Grounding pin
FIGurE 2

EXTENSION CORDS

1 . Use only extension cords that are intended
for outdoor use . These extension cords are
identified by a marking "Acceptable for
use with outdoor appliances: store indoors
while not in use ." Use only extension cords
having an electrical rating not less than the
rating of the product . Do not use damaged
extension cords . Examine extension cord
before using and replace if damaged . Do
not abuse extension cords and do not
yank on any cord to disconnect . Keep cord
away from heat and sharp edges . Always
disconnect the extension cord from the
receptacle before disconnecting the product
from the extension cord .
– 3 –
Metal
screw
(B) Grounded
outlet box