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For Machines Mfd. Since 10/21
South Bend Tools
Model SB1118
P R E P A R A T I O N
Electrocution or fire may
occur if machine is not
correctly grounded and
attached to the power
supply. Use a qualified
electrician to ensure a safe
power connection.
Before installing the machine, consider the
availability and proximity of the required power
supply circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet
the requirements for this machine, a new circuit
must be installed.
To minimize the risk of electrocution, fire,
or equipment damage, installation work and
electrical wiring must be done by an electrician
or qualified service personnel in accordance with
applicable electrical codes and safety standards.
Availability
Circuit Information
For your own safety and protection of property,
consult an electrician if you are unsure about
wiring practices or applicable electrical codes.
Note:
The circuit requirements in this manual
are for a dedicated circuit—where only one
machine will be running at a time. If this
machine will be connected to a shared circuit
where multiple machines will be running at
the same time, consult a qualified electrician to
ensure the circuit is properly sized.
A power supply circuit includes all electrical
equipment between the main breaker box or fuse
panel in your building and the incoming power
connections inside the machine. This circuit
must be safely sized to handle the full-load
current that may be drawn from the machine for
an extended period of time. (If this machine is
connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use a
time delay fuse marked D.)
Grounding Requirements
This machine must be grounded! In the event
of certain types of malfunctions or breakdowns,
grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current in order to reduce the risk of
electric shock.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
wire can result in a risk of electric shock. The
wire with green insulation (with or without
yellow stripes) is the equipment-grounding wire.
If repair or replacement of the power cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-
grounding wire to a live (current carrying)
terminal.
Check with an electrician or qualifi ed service
personnel if you do not understand these
grounding requirements, or if you are in doubt
about whether the tool is properly grounded.
If you ever notice that a cord or plug is
damaged or worn, disconnect it from power, and
immediately replace it with a new one.
Power Supply
Requirements
Power supply requirements
The full-load current rating is the amperage
a machine draws at 100% of the rated output
power. On machines with multiple motors, this is
the amperage drawn by the largest motor or sum
of all motors and electrical devices that might
operate at one time during normal operations.
The full-load current is not the maximum
amount of amps that the machine will draw. If
the machine is overloaded, it will draw additional
amps beyond the full-load rating.
If the machine is overloaded for a sufficient
length of time, damage, overheating, or fire may
result—especially if connected to an undersized
circuit. To reduce the risk of these hazards,
avoid overloading the machine during operation
and make sure it is connected to a power supply
circuit that meets the requirements in the
following section.
Full-Load Current Rating
Full-Load Rating at 220V ................... 45
Amps
Full-Load Rating at 440V ................ 26.5
Amps
