Electrical Requirements - QEP 60084A Owner's Manual

of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water
traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle.
B. 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.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

• CONNECTING TOOL TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET. This tile saw must be connected to a grounded power
source while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock.
• 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. The 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.
• Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet. Have the proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
• 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.
• 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.
• Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tile
saw's plug.
• Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
• To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position tile saw to one side of a wall-
mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. The user should arrange a
"drip loop" in the cord connecting the saw in a receptacle. The "drip loop" is that part of the cord below the
level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water travelling along the cord
and coming in contact with the receptacle.
• 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.
• Only UL-listed extension cords should be used with this product.
• 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.
• Do not let your fingers touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing the plug to or from the outlet.
• 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 tool is intended for use on a circuit
that has an outlet that looks like the one shown in
Illustration 2. The tool has a grounding plug that
looks like the plug in 2(A). A temporary adapter,
which looks like the adapter illustrated in 2(B) and
2(C), may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole
receptacle as shown in 2(B) if a properly grounded
outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green-colored rigid prongs extending from
the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.
ILLUSTRATION 2
(A) GROUNDING PIN
- 4 -
METAL
SCREW
(B) GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
(C) GROUNDING ADAPTER
(Not Permitted In Canada)