Pull the cord plug cover over the wires and connect the plug to the cover using the screws provided with the plug. There are three screws to tighten. Tighten the cable clamp over the cable using the two screws provided to hold the plug firmly to the cable. The installation is now complete and you once again have a safe and functioning extension cord.
How to Replace Extension Cord Plugs
By Timothy Thiele, About.com
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