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Grounding – Harbor Freight Tools Demolitin Hammer 68148 User Manual

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SKU 68148

GROUNDING

TO PREVENT

ELECTRIC SHOCK

AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT

GROUNDING WIRE

CONNECTION:

Check with a qualified electrician

if you are in doubt as to whether

the outlet is properly grounded.

Do not modify the power cord

plug provided with the tool.

Never remove the grounding

prong from the plug. Do not use

the tool if the power cord or plug

is damaged. If damaged, have it

repaired by a service facility

before use. If the plug will not fit

the outlet, have a proper outlet

installed by a qualified

electrician.

Double Insulated Tools: Tools

with Two Prong Plugs

Outlets for 2‑Prong Plug

1. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do

not require grounding. They have a

special double insulation system which

satisfies OSHA requirements and

complies with the applicable standards

of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,

the Canadian Standard Association,

and the National Electrical Code.

2. Double insulated tools may be used in

either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the

preceding illustration.

(See Outlets for 2‑Prong Plug.)

Extension Cords

1. Grounded tools require a three

wire extension cord. Double

Insulated tools can use either a

two or three wire extension cord.

2. As the distance from the supply outlet

increases, you must use a heavier gauge

extension cord. Using extension cords

with inadequately sized wire causes a

serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss

of power and possible tool damage.

(See Table A.)

3. The smaller the gauge number of

the wire, the greater the capacity of

the cord. For example, a 14 gauge

cord can carry a higher current than

a 16 gauge cord.

(See Table A.)

4. When using more than one

extension cord to make up the

total length, make sure each cord

contains at least the minimum wire

size required.

(See Table A.)

5. If you are using one extension

cord for more than one tool, add

the nameplate

amperes and use

the sum to determine the required

minimum cord size.

(See Table A.)

6. If you are using an extension cord

outdoors, make sure it is marked with

the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to

indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.

7. Make sure the extension cord is

properly wired and in good electrical

condition. Always replace a damaged

extension cord or have it repaired by

a qualified electrician before using it.