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ADAPTER P LUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of polential safely
h_ards
under certain conditions,
we stronglyrecommend againstthe
use ofan adapterplug.Ho-_ver, if
you still elect lo use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be
made loa properly gTounded lwo-
prong wall receplacle by the use of a
I) L listed adapter which is availal)le
at most local hardware slores.
(Adapterplugs not
perrni#ed in Canada)
Ensure proper ground
TEMPORARY
and firm connection
METHOD
beforeuse.
The larger slot in the adapter must be alig_md xdfl_ the larger slot in
the wall receptacle
to provide proper polarity in the connection
of
the power cord.
CAUTION: A ttaching the adapter ground temfinal to the wall receptacle
cover screw doesnot ground the appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulated,and the wall receptacle is grounded through
the house wiring.
You should have tim circuit checked 1)ya qualified electrician to
make sure the receptacle is properly gTounded.
When disconnecting
the power cord flom lhe adaptor, alwws hold
the adaptor xdth one hand. If this is not done, tim adapter ground
terminal is veU likely to break xdlh repeamd use. Should lhis
happen, DO NOT USEthe appliance until a proper gTound has again
been established.
Usagesituations where appliance's power cordwill be disconnected
frequently.
Do notusean adapterplugin these situations because flequent
disconnection
of lhe power cord places undue suain on the adaptor
and leads U)eventual tailure of tim adaptor ground mnninal. You
should have lhe t_s_-prong wall receptacle
replaced _dlh a lhree-
prong (grounding)
receptacle by a qualified electrician betore
using the appliance.
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