Extension Cords; Minimum Gauge For Cord Sets - Work Sharp KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER User Manual

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Extension Cords

When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following
table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
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Volts
120V
240V
Ampere Rating
More than Not more than
0
6
10
12

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

0–25
(0–7.6m)
0–50
(0–15.2m)
6 18
10 18
12 16
16 14
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener
Total Length of Cord in Feet
26–50
(7.6–
15.2m)
51–100 101–200
(15.2–
30.4m)
American Wire Gauge
16
16
16
12
51–100 101–150
(15.2– (30.4–
30.4m) 45.7m)
201–300
(30.4– (60.9–
60.9m) 91.4m)
16 14
14 12
14 12
Not recommended