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General Grounding Safety
Grounding Safety Instruction In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an
electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. Do not modify the plug provided – if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without
yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair of replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal. Check with a
qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or
if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-
prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. Repair or replace damaged or
worn cord immediately. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the
one illustrated in figure 1. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the
plug illustrated in sketch A of figure 1 from UL 987. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter
illustrated in Sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in
Sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until
a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The gree0colored rigid ear, lug,
and the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box. CAUTION: If (the internal battery must be replaced, or) internal fuses are blown
and require replacement, return the equipment to the manufacturer. These components are not
intended to be serviced in the field. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.