Chicago Electric 38347 Manual De Usuario
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Grounding and Voltage Warning
Common household current is 110-120 volts. As long as your tool is rated from 110-120V, there
will not be any complications using this tool with household receptacles. Never try to plug a
110-120V tool into a 220-240V circuit (or visa-versa) or serious complications and possible
injury to the operator may occur. The plugs have different shapes to prevent this.
will not be any complications using this tool with household receptacles. Never try to plug a
110-120V tool into a 220-240V circuit (or visa-versa) or serious complications and possible
injury to the operator may occur. The plugs have different shapes to prevent this.
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Extension Cords
If you are using this product outdoors, use an extension cord rated for outdoor use (signified by
“WA” on the jacket).
“WA” on the jacket).
The extension cord must have a minimum wire size depending on the amperage of the tool and
the length of the extension cord. The proper extension cord is determined by its AWG (Ameri-
can Wire Gauge) rating. The smaller the gauge, the greater the cable’s capacity. The amount of
cords used does not matter; total length determines the minimum AWG rating. Every cord must
meet the AWG rating. Use the chart below to determine what AWG rating is required for your
situation. Cord length is rated in feet.
the length of the extension cord. The proper extension cord is determined by its AWG (Ameri-
can Wire Gauge) rating. The smaller the gauge, the greater the cable’s capacity. The amount of
cords used does not matter; total length determines the minimum AWG rating. Every cord must
meet the AWG rating. Use the chart below to determine what AWG rating is required for your
situation. Cord length is rated in feet.
Harbor Freight Tools can supply UL listed and outdoor rated extension
cords in multiple AWG ratings.
cords in multiple AWG ratings.
AWG Rating Chart
Cord Length
25’
50’
75’
100’
125’
150’
175’
200’
AMPS
AWG
AWG
AWG
AWG
AWG
AWG
AWG
AWG
0 - 10.0
18
18
16
16
14
14
12
12
10.1 - 13.0
16
16
14
14
14
12
12
12
13.1 - 15.0
14
14
12
12
12
12
12
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15.1 - 18.0
14
12
12
12
12
12
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Grounding Instructions
This product has a three prong plug. The third prong (round) is the ground. Plug the product’s cord only into
three-prong receptacles. Never cut off the round prong. Cutting off the ground will result in a safety hazard and
void the warranty.
three-prong receptacles. Never cut off the round prong. Cutting off the ground will result in a safety hazard and
void the warranty.