Use proper extension cords. 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. C, 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.
EXTENSION CORDS
O P E R ATING INSTRUCTIONS
F O R E W O R D
The ShopMaster Model SM300 is a 10" bench drill press with a 3.2 amp motor, and a flexible work lamp. The model
SM300 can handle most types of drill press operations.
U N PACKING AND CLEANING
Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from all
unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline
or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor paste
w a x .
NOTICE: THE MANUAL COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT
PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVE
O N LY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING OR
ACCESSORIES AND MAY BE INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.
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Fig. C
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STAT I O N A RY ELECTRIC MACHINES
A m p e re
Total Length
Gauge of
R a t i n g
Vo l t s
of Cord in Feet
Extension Cord
0 - 6
1 2 0
up to 2 5
18 AW G
0 - 6
1 2 0
2 5 - 5 0
16 AW G
0 - 6
1 2 0
5 0 - 1 0 0
16 AW G
0 - 6
1 2 0
1 0 0 - 1 5 0
14 AW G
6 - 1 0
1 2 0
up to 2 5
18 AW G
6 - 1 0
1 2 0
2 5 - 5 0
16 AW G
6 - 1 0
1 2 0
5 0 - 1 0 0
14 AW G
6 - 1 0
1 2 0
1 0 0 - 1 5 0
12 AWG
1 0 - 1 2
1 2 0
up to 2 5
16 AW G
1 0 - 1 2
1 2 0
2 5 - 5 0
16 AW G
1 0 - 1 2
1 2 0
5 0 - 1 0 0
14 AW G
1 0 - 1 2
1 2 0
1 0 0 - 1 5 0
12 AW G
1 2 - 1 6
1 2 0
up to 2 5
14 AW G
1 2 - 1 6
1 2 0
2 5 - 5 0
12 AW G
1 2 - 1 6
1 2 0
GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
