Extension Cords - Craftsman 113.198111 Operator's Manual

_1_ WARNING: To maintain proper
tool grounding, whenever the outlet you
are planning to use for this power tool
is of the two prong type do not remove
or alter the grounding prong in any man-
ner.
An adapter is available for connecting plug to
2-prong receptacles. The green grounding
lead extending from the adapter must be con-
nected to a permanent ground such as to a
properly grounded outlet box. (Figure 80)
Grounding Lug
/
3-Prong Plug _"; /
Adapter
Make Sure This Is
Connected To A
Known Ground
2-Prong
Receptacle
Extension Cords
The use of any extension cord will cause
some loss of power. Use the following table
to determine the minimum wire size
(A.W.G.) extension cord. Use only 3- wire ex-
tension cords which have 3-prong grounding
type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which ac-
cept the tool's plug.
Length of
Conductor
Wire sizes Required
(American Wire Gage No.)
120V Lines
0 - 25 feet No. 16
26 - 50 feet No. 14
51 - 100 feet No. 12
For circuits that are farther away from electri-
cal circuit box, the wire size must be in-
creased proportionately in order to deliver
ample voltage to the saw motor.
Fig. 80 - Adapter for 2-Prong Receptacles
WARNING: The adapter illustrated
is for use only if you already have a
properly grounded 2-prong receptacle.
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