Bosch 3814 Operating Instructions - Page 4

Grounding Instructions For Tools With Three Prong Plugs 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. Connection To A Power Source This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. Plug power cord into a 110-120V properly grounded type outlet protected by a 15-amp dual element time delay fuse or circuit breaker. Not all outlets are properly grounded. If you are not sure that your outlet, as pictured below, is properly grounded; have it checked by a qualified electrician. ! DANGER To avoid electric shock, do not touch the metal prongs on the plug when installing or removing the plug to or from the outlet. ! DANGER Failure to properly ground this power tool can cause electrocution or serious shock, particularly when used near metal plumbing or other metal objects. If shocked, your reaction could cause your hands to hit the tool. ! WARNING If power cord is worn, cut or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately to avoid shock or fire hazard. Your unit is for use on 120 volts; it has a plug that looks like the one below. 3-PRONG PLUG shown and always connect the grounding lug to known ground. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. If repair or 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. It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician replace the TWO-prong outlet with a properly grounded THREE-prong outlet. An adapter as shown below is available for connecting plugs to 2-prong receptacles. ! WARNING The green grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. GROUNDING LUG SCREW 3-PRONG PLUG MAKE SURE THIS IS CONNECTED TO A KNOWN GROUND ADAPTER 2-PRONG RECEPTACLE GROUNDING PRONG ALWAYS USE A GROUNDED OUTLET This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and grounding type plug, approved by Underwriters Laboratories and the Canadian Standards Association. The ground conductor has a green jacket and is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground prong in the attachment plug at the other end. This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded type outlet as shown. If the outlet you are planning to use for this power tool is of the two-prong type, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Use an adapter as NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you already have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle. Adapter is not allowed in Canada by the Canadian Electrical Code. The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor burn-out, use the table below to determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord. Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the tool's plug. Extension Cords RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS Tool's Ampere Rating 3-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-16 120 VOLT A.C. TOOLS Cord Length in Feet Cord Size in A.W.G. 25 50 100 150 18 16 16 14 18 16 14 12 18 16 14 12 16 16 14 12 14 12 - - 240 VOLT A.C. TOOLS Cord Length in Meters Wire Sizes in mm2 15 30 .75 .75 .75 1.0 .75 1.0 1.0 2.5 -- 60 120 1.5 2.5 2.5 4.0 2.5 4.0 4.0 - -- "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" -4-