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CONNECTING SAW TO POWER SOURCE
POWER CONNECTIONS
A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be
protected with a 20 Amp fuse. Have a certified electrician replace or repair a worn cord immediately. Before connect-
ing the motor to a power line, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position
and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as stamped on the motor nameplate. Running on
low voltage will damage the motor.
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE TOOL TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE TOOL IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
MOTor specifications
Your saw is wired for 110-120 volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the saw to the power source, make
sure the switch is in the “OFF” position. The motor provides a no-load speed of 5000 RPM.
Fig. 12
Fig. 11
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT
CARRYING PRONGS
GROUNDING BLADE IS
LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING.MEANS
ADAPTER
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped
with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The con-
ductor with insulation having an outer surface that is
green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-
grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the
electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the
equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
the grounding instructions are not completely under-
stood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly
grounded.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE
TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-hole receptacles that accept
the tool's plug, as shown in Fig. 11. Repair or replace
damaged or worn cord immediately.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an out-
let and a plug that looks like the one shown in Fig. 11. A
temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrat-
ed in Fig. 12, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-
pole receptacle, as shown in Fig. 12, if a properly
grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter
should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can
be installed by a qualified electrician. THIS ADAPTER IS
NOT APPLIC-ABLE IN CANADA. The green-colored rigid
ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly
grounded outlet box, as shown in Fig. 12.
CAUTION: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE RE-
CEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED.
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, HAVE A CERTIFIED ELEC-
TRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.