Delta 900585 Instruction Manual

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8Fig. 16Fig. 17GROUNDED OUTLET BOXCURRENTCARRYINGPRONGSGROUNDING BLADEIS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADESGROUNDED OUTLET BOXGROUNDING MEANSADAPTERMOTOR SPECIFICATIONSYour drill press is wired for 110-120 volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the machine to the power source,make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position. The motor provides a no-load speed of 1725 RPM.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRICSHOCK.In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reducethe risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and agrounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordancewith 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 risk of electric shock. The conductor withinsulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. Ifrepair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to alive terminal.Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, orif in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding types plugs and 3-hole receptacles that accept the tool’splug, as shown in Fig. 16.Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.This tool is intended for use on a normal 120-volt circuitand has a grounded plug that looks like the plugillustrated in Fig. 16.If a properly grounded outlet is not available, a temporaryadapter, shown in Fig. 17, may be used for connectingthe 3-prong grounding type plug to a 2-prong receptacle.The temporary adapter should be used only until aproperly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualifiedelectrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the likeextending from the adapter must be connected to apermanent ground such as a properly grounded outletbox cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be heldin place with a metal screw.NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter isnot permitted by the Canadian Electric Code.CAUTION: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE RE-CEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED.IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HAVE A CERTIFIED ELEC-TRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.