MK Diamond MK1070 - Manual (Page 11)

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. A “drip loop,” shown
in the figure below, should be arranged by the user for the cord, connecting the saw to 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 traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle.
If the plug or receptacle does get wet, don’T 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.
notice: Use of undersize extension cords results in low voltage to the motor, which can result in burnout
and premature failure. MK warns that equipment returned to us, showing signs of being run in a low
voltage condition through the use of undersized extension cords, will be repaired or replaced totally at the
customer’s expense, regardless of current warranty condition.
To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. do not touch plug with
wet hands.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to
be used for the tile saw. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for
this measure of safety.
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Figure 1
Grounding methods
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
metal screw
grounding pin
adapter
grounding
means
cover of grounded
outlet box
(E)
Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use. These extension cords are identified by a
marking “Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store indoors while not in use.” Use only extension
cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the product. do not use damaged extension
cords. Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged. do not abuse extension cord and
do not yank on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect the
extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the extension cord. Extension Cords
Volts Total length of cord in feet
120 V — 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
Ampere Rating 240 V — 50 ft. 100 ft. 200 ft. 300 ft.
more than not more than AWG
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 not recommended
Table 1
Minimum gage for cord
Position of Tile Saw
tool
drip loop
power
supply cord
supporting
surface
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