EXTENSION CORdS
Use proper extension cords. Imroper cord gauge can cause overheating. Make sure your extension cord
is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle
which will accept the machine's plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current of the machine. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Fig. D-1 shows the correct gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
FOREWORd
The Delta 17-950L drill press is a 16-1/2" drill press with a laser guide and a large woodworker's table (14x18 inches).
The table can tilt forward and side to side and comes with T-slots for use with many drill press accessories. The 17-950L
also comes with a 120V, 1/2 H.P. induction motor and a flexible lamp. This drill press has a 5/8" capacity chuck and a 3
7/8" stroke. There are 12 speed options, ranging from 250 rpm to 3000 rpm for optimum drilling performance in a variety
of materials.
NOTICE: The photo on the manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations contained in the
manual are representative only and may not depict the actual labeling or accessories included. These are intended to
illustrate technique only.
MINIMUM gAUgE EXTENSION CORd
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES
Total
Length of
Ampere
Cord in
Rating
Volts
Feet
0-6
120
up to 25
0-6
120
25-50
0-6
120
50-100
0-6
120
100-150
6-10
120
up to 25
6-10
120
25-50
6-10
120
50-100
6-10
120
100-150
10-12
120
up to 25
10-12
120
25-50
10-12
120
50-100
10-12
120
100-150
12-16
120
up to 25
12-16
120
25-50
12-16
120
gREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
FUNCTIONAL dESCRIPTION
gauge of Extension
Cord
18 AWg
16 AWg
16 AWg
14 AWg
18 AWg
16 AWg
14 AWg
12 AWg
16 AWg
16 AWg
14 AWg
12 AWg
14 AWg
12 AWg
Fig . d-1
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