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POWER SUPPLY 

         

WARNING:

 YOUR WOOD LATHE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 110V, 

15-AMP, BRANCH CIRCUIT.  
 
Your wood lathe 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. 
 

WARNING

: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THIS WOOD LATHE 

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. 
 

GROUNDING 

 
This wood lathe must be grounded. If it should malfunction or            
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric 
current, to reduce the risk of electric shock. This drill press 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 WOOD 

LATHE, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN 
ANY MANNER. 
 

110V OPERATION 

 
As received from the factory, your wood lathe is ready to run for 110V 
operation and is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a 
plug which looks like the one illustrated in Fig.3. 

         

WARNING:

 DO NOT USE A TWO-PRONG ADAPTOR FOR THEY ARE 

NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES. 
NEVER USE IN CANADA. 
 

EXTENSION CORDS 

 
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. Use the       
following table to determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G-American Wire 
Gauge) extension cord. 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 
motor. Refer to Fig. 4 for wire length and size.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 

& TURNING ON/OFF

WARNING! 

ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS 
INJURY!  ALL ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE WITH THE MACHINE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 
FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY! 

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET

CURRENT CARRYING 
PRONGS

GROUNDING PRONG

FIGURE 5

ON/OFF SWITCH 
 
Warning!

 Make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position before 

plugging into a wall outlet.  
 
Your wood lathe comes with a safety switch (A) with     
removeable key (B) Fig.5 to prevent unauthorized use. To 
start the lathe, first make sure the key is in place and then pull 
the switch out. To stop the lathe, push the switch in. Remove 
the key and store in a safe place until the next use.

Tool’s 

Amperage 

Rating 

 

3-6 
6-8 

8-10 

10-12 
12-16

Cord Size in A.W.G.

Cord Length in Feet 

   25     50    100   150

   

18

    

16

    

16

     

14 

   

18

    

16

    

14

     

12 

   

18

    

16

    

14

     

12 

   

18

    

16

    

14

     

12 

   

14

    

12

      

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