ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
WARNING!
ALL ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE WITH THE PLANER DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. FAILURE
TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
GENERAL INFORMATION- 220V single phase operation
This planer comes with a 3 HP 220V single phase motor which draws
18 amps under maximum load.
WARNING:
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE A DEDICATED CIRCUIT FOR
THIS MACHINE. YOUR PLANER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 220V-
240V, 1 PHASE, 30 AMP BRANCH CIRCUIT AND USE A 30 AMP TIME
DELAY FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER. FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS
WAY CAN RESULT IN INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE.
This planer is intended for use on an electrical circuit that has an outlet and
a plug which looks like the one illustrated in Fig.1.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE A TWO-PRONG ADAPTOR FOR THEY ARE
NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.
NEVER USE IN CANADA.
GROUNDING
Your planer must be properly grounded. Not all outlets are properly
grounded. If you are not sure if your outlet is properly grounded, have it
checked by a qualified electrician. If it should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This planer is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING:
TO MAINTAIN PROPER GROUNDING OF YOUR PLANER, DO
NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER.
WARNING:
IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THIS PLANER CAN CAUSE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PARTICULARLY
WHEN USED IN DAMP
LOCATIONS. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF THE POWER CORD IS
WORN OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, HAVE IT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use of an extension cord is generally not recommended for 220V-240V
operation. The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. Use
the table (Fig.2) to determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G-American Wire
Gauge) extension cord needed. Use only 3-wire extension cords which have
3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-hole receptacles which accept the tool’s
plug.
For circuits that are further away from the electrical circuit box, the wire size
must be increased proportionately in order to deliver ample voltage to the
planer motor. Refer to Fig.2 for wire length and size.
230V-240V MAGNETIC SWITCH
Positioned on the left side of the planer is the magnetic switch (Fig.3). The
ON button (A) Fig.3 turns the planer motor “ON”.
This magnetic switch is equipped with an Emergency Twist OFF (Stop)
button (B) which turns the planer motor “OFF”. To reset the magnetic switch
and to turn the machine on again, first push the Emergency Twist OFF
(Stop) button (B) in, then twist it clockwise until it pops out. The magnetic
switch ON button (A) will only work once the OFF button has poped out.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET
CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS
GROUNDING PRONG
FIGURE 3
LENGTH OF
EXTENSION CORD
0-25 FEET
26-50 FEET
51-100 FEET
WIRE SIZES REQUIRED
(AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE)
220V-240V LINES ONLY
NO.14
NO.12
NO.12
