Craftsman 113.226431 Owner's Manual page 5

motor specifications
requirements
electricam
This machine is designed to use, and is equipped with,
a 3450 RPM motor. It is wired for operation on 120 volts,
60 Hz., alternating currentL
WARNING: To avoid electrocution or fire, tool must
not be converted to operate on 240 volts.
For replacement motor, refer to parts list in this manual.
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY
OUTLET
This machine must be grounded while in use to protect
the operator from electric shock.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock.
Plug power cord into a 120V properly grounded type
outlet protected by a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker.
WARNING: To avoid electrocution: Do not let fin-
gem touch the terminals of plugs when Insta!ling or
removing the plug tO or lrom the outlet.
WARNING: it not properly grounded, this power tool
can cause an electrical shock, particularly when
used tn damp locations close to plumbing. If an
electrical shock occurs there is the potential of a
secondary hazard, such as your hands contacUng
the sanding surface.
WARNING: To avoid electrocution or tire, if power
cord is worn or cut, or damaged In any way, have it
replaced Immediately.
Your unitis for use on 120 volts, and has a plug that looks
like the one below, j
3-PRONG
PLUG
®
_j_ GROUNDING
! PRONG
i _ PROPERLY
i l GROUNDED
_ 3-PRONG OUTLET
Thispower tool is equippedwitha 3-conductor c ordand
groundingtype plug listed by Underwriters' Laborato-
ries. The ground conductorhas a green jacket and is
attached tothetool housing atone end andtotheground
prong in the attachment plug at the other end, It repair
or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a
live terminal.
This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounding type
outlet as shown. This outlet must be installed and
grounded in accordance with afl local codes and ordi-
nanaces.
WARNING: To avoid electrocution, if 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 MANNER, Use an
adapter as shown below and always connect the
grounding lug to a known ground.
It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician
replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded
THREE prong outlet.
GROUNDING LUG
SCREW
/ i_, i j_t_ _N_) N_v_?T_ERDcTT_DAI
3 PRO _
_-\_ ,j_'_, • _ ,
2-PRONG
/ ..... REOEP,AO, E
ADAPTER
An adapter, as illustrated, is available for connecting
plugs to 2-prong receptacles.
WARNING: The green grounding lug extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as to a properly grounded outlet box.
Not all outlet boxes are properly grounded.
If the grounding instructions are not completely under-
stood or if you are not sure that your tool or outlet box is
properly grounded, check with a qualified electrician.
NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you
already have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle.
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent
overheating and motor burn-out, use the table below to
determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension
cord.
Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-prong receptacles which
accept the tool's plug.
Wire Sizes Required
Length of the (American Wire Gauge Number)
Conductor 120V Lines
0 - 25 Feet No. I6
26 - 50 Feet No. 16
51 - 100Feet No. 14