Woodstock SHOP FOX W1680 - Manual (Page 7)

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This equipment must be grounded. Verify
that any existing electrical outlet and circuit
you intend to plug into is actually grounded.
If it is not, it will be necessary to run a sep-
arate 12 A.W.G. copper grounding wire from
the outlet to a known ground. Under no cir-
cumstances should the grounding pin from
any three-pronged plug be removed. Serious
injury may occur.
110V Operation
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
When it is necessary to use an extension cord,
use the following guidelines:
•Use cords rated for Hard Service
•Never exceed a length of 100 feet
•Use cords with 14 ga. wire or bigger
•Insure cord has a ground wire and pin
•Do not use cords in need of repair
Extension Cords
Grounding
This machine must be grounded! See Figure 1.
The electrical cord supplied with the W1680
comes with a grounding pin. Do not remove it.
If your outlet does not accommodate a ground
pin, have it replaced by a qualified electrician
or have an appropriate adapter installed. Please
note: when using an adapter, the adapter must
be grounded.
The Shop Fox ® W1680 Drill Press is supplied for
110 volt operation, only. The motor supplied
with your new drill press is rated at 1 horse
power and will draw approximately 10 amps.
When choosing an outlet for this machine, con-
sider using one with a 15 amp circuit breaker or
fuse. Keep in mind that a circuit being used by
other machines or tools at the same time will
add to the electrical load being applied by the
drill press. Add up the load ratings of all
machines on the circuit. If this number exceeds
the rating of the circuit breaker or fuse, use a
different outlet.
Figure 1. Typical 110V 3-prong plug and outlet.
Never remove grounding pin.
SAFETY