Makita HM1211B Owners Manual - Page 4

24. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Use only three-wire extension cords that have threeprong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Replace or repair damaged or worn cord immediately. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. Table 1: Minimum gage for cord Ampere Rating More Than 0 6 10 12 Not More Than 6 10 12 16 Volts 120 V Total length of cord in feet 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft. AWG 18 16 16 14 18 16 14 12 16 16 14 12 14 12 Not Recommended GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The tool is equipped with a three-conductor cord and three-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal. Your unit is for use on 120 volts and has a plug that looks like Fig. "A". An adapter Fig. "B" and "C" is available for connecting Fig. "A" type plugs to two-prong receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, etc., extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box. Adapter Grounding Blade Fig. A 4 Cover of Grounded Outlet Box Fig. B Grounding Means Fig. C