General International BS5205, Setup And Operation Manual

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit, grounding reduces
the risk of electric shock. The motor of this machine is wired for 120 V
single phase operation and is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a
3-prong grounding plug to fit a grounded type receptacle (B, fig 1). Do not
remove the 3rd prong (grounding pin) to make it fit into an obsolete 2-hole
wall socket or extension cord.
WARNING! BANDSAW MUST BE GROUNDED. Use a Ground Fault
Interrupter (GFI). Plug the power cord to a standard 120 volt receptacle
protected by a 20 amp circuit breaker.
If an adaptor plug is used (C, fig 1), it must be attached to the metal screw
of the receptacle.
NOTE: The use of an adaptor plug is illegal in some areas, including
Canada. Check your local codes. If you have any doubts or if the
supplied plug does not correspond to your electrical outlet, consult a
qualified electrician before proceeding.
EXTENSION CORDS
If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with your machine, use
only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plug and a
matching 3-pole receptacle that accepts the tool’s plug. Repair or replace a
damaged extension cord or plug immediately.
Make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the motor
I.D. plate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. The accompanying chart shows the correct
size extension cord to be used based on cord length and motor I.D. plate
amp rating.
Total Extension Cord Length
Amp Rating Feet Meters Feet Meters Feet Meters Feet Meters
25 8 50 15 100 30 125 40
3-10 amp 18 ga. 16 ga. 14 ga. 14 ga.
10.1 - 12 amp 16 ga. 16 ga. 14 ga. 14 ga.
12.1 - 16 amp 14 ga. 12 ga. Not Recommended
Use only UL or CSA approved extension cords
WARNING!
Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make your
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to
inflict severe injury.
IMPORTANT:
The warnings, cautions and instructions detailed in this
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that occur. It
must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are
factors that cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the
operator.