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The user manual for the 2010 warns against using a 3 to 2 prong adapter. Anybody know why?
2 prong plugs are attached to double insulated equipment. (Look at newer power tools) 3 prong plugs have a third wire for grounding purposes. Since a truck (rolling stock) has no true earth ground, they cannot use a three prong receptacle, as there is no true ground.
Originally Posted by milestone
it probably has something to do with liability in case someone plugs in something with faulty wiring and shocks themself
True. It is possible to be shocked.
It is somewhat stupid to use a two prong receptacle as most all laptops have three prong plugs. The adapter is all you can do, dumb as it looks and is.
