The F300-1501 is a “Maintained Action” foot switch, which means you push the pedal once to turn it on, and push it again to turn it off (you can remove your foot from the foot switch after you first push it, and it will stay on until you press it again). You can use it to turn on and off power tools, lighting and lamps in hard-to-reach places in your house (such as behind a chair), Christmas tree lights, vacuums, and many similar applications where you want to turn something on and leave it on without having to bend over to plug it in. This is a medium-duty foot switch with a highly durable die-cast zinc alloy housing. The attractive pedal housing looks great in your home or shop, and the heavier weight will be stable and secure under your foot. Features a 15-amp, 125 VAC-rated switch with an 8-foot cable and a 3-pronged piggyback plug (NEMA 5-15 series): plug the pedal into your North American wall outlet, and then plug your device into the back of that plug, and the foot switch will now be in line with the device. Includes a traction pad and two exterior bolt-down holes. Enclosure rating: CSA/NEMA Type 1 and IEC 60529 IP20. For indoor use in dry environments. CSA Certified to US and Canadian standards. Size: 4.8" L x 3.5" W x 1.7" H plus the cable; 3 pounds. One year warranty on parts and labor. Cross reference: 632-DC3A. Made in the USA of domestic and foreign components by SSC Controls Company.