Grounding Instructions - Minuteman M17120-00 Operation Manual

INSPECTION
Carefully unpack and inspect your machine for shipping damage. Each unit is tested and thoroughly
inspected before shipment, and any damage is the responsibility of the delivery carrier who should
be notified immediately.
WARNING
Read Instruction Manual before operating this piece of equipment.
• To reduce the risk of fire use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for
machine application.
• Risk of explosion - floor sanding can result in an explosive mixture of fine dust and air. Use floor
sanding machine in a well-ventilated area free from any flame or match.
• Electrical motors and components can cause an explosion when operated near volatile materials
and vapors. Do not use this machine near flammable materials such a solvents, thinners, fuels,
grain dust, etc.
ELECTRICAL - 115 Volt
Model M17120-00, 01 02 M20120-01, 02, 03
This machine is designed to operate on a standard 15 amp. 120 volt, 60 hz, AC circuit. Voltages
below 105 volt AC or above 125 volts AC could cause serious damage to the motor.
ELECTRICAL - 240 Volt
Model M17240-01, 02, 03 M20240-01, 02, 03
This machine is designed to operate on a standard 16 amp. type L fused 230 volt, 50 hz, AC circuit.
Voltages below 200 volt AC or above 250 volts AC could cause serious damage to the motor.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• This floor finishing machine should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric
shock. The machine is equipped with a three-conductor cord and a three-prong grounding type
attachment plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow)
conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect this wire to other than the grounding
blade.
• Floor Finishing Machines Rated Less Than 150 Volts - If the machine is provided with an attachment
plug as shown in Sketch A it is intended for use on a 120-volt (nominal) circuit.
• If a properly grounded receptacle as shown in Sketch A is not available, an adapter as shown in
Sketch C is available and should be installed as shown in Sketch B if the outlet box that houses the
receptacle is grounded. Be sure to fasten the grounding tab with the faceplate screw.
• Floor Finishing Machines Rated More Than 150 Volts - If the machine is provided with an attachment
plug as shown in Sketch D, it is intended for use on a nominal 240 volt circuit. No adapter is
available for this plug.
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