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3. Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet
should look like that in the following illustration. (See Figure A.)
3-PRONG PLUG
110 VOLT, GROUNDED,
ELECTRICAL OUTLET
FIGURE A
EXTENSION CORDS
1.
Grounded
tools require a 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 Figure B.)
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 Figure B.)
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RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*
(110 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(At Full Load)
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH
25
FEET
50
FEET
75
FEET
100
FEET
150
FEET
0-2.0 18 18 18 18 16
2.1-3.4 18 18 18 16 14
3.5-5.0 18 18 16 14 12
5.1-7.0 18 16 14 12 12
7.1-12.0 16 14 12 10 -
12.1-16.0 14 12 10 - -
16.1-20.0 12 10 - - -
*Based on limiting the line voltage drop
to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.
FIGURE B