Wilton 8014FW, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. The conductor 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 understood, or if in doubt as to
whether the tool is properly grounded.
Make sure the voltage of your power supply
matches the specifications on the motor plate of
the Band Saw. This Band Saw should be
connected to a dedicated circuit. You may either
install a plug or “hard-wire” the Band Saw
directly to a control panel. If you are connecting
a plug, use a proper UL-listed plug suitable for
the voltage of the motor.
If the Band Saw is to be hard-wired to a panel,
make sure a disconnect is available for the
operator. During hard-wiring of the Band Saw,
make sure the fuses have been removed or the
breakers have been tripped in the circuit to
which the Band Saw will be connected. Place a
warning placard on the fuse holder or circuit
breaker to prevent it from being turned on while
the machine is being wired.
Test Run
After wiring the Band Saw, you should check
that the wires have been connected properly.
Connect machine to the power source and turn
it on for an instant to watch the direction of blade
movement.
If the blade runs upward instead of downward,
disconnect machine from power , and switch
any two of the three leads in the motor junction
box (see “Electrical Connections”, pages 53 and
54).
Extension cords
The use of an extension cord is not
recommended for this Band Saw. But if one is
necessary, make sure the cord rating is suitable
for the amperage listed on the machine’s motor
plate. An undersize cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating.
Use the chart in Figure 3 as a general guide in
choosing the correct size cord. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
Recommended Gauges (AWG) of Extension Cords
Extension Cord Length *
Amps
25
feet
50
feet
75
feet
100
feet 150
feet 200
feet
< 5 16 16 16 14 12 12
5 to 8 16 16 14 12 10 NR
8 to 12 14 14 12 10 NR NR
12 to 15 12 12 10 10 NR NR
15 to 20 10 10 10 NR NR NR
21 to 30 10 NR NR NR NR NR
*based on limiting the line voltage drop to 5V at 150% of the
rated amperes.
NR: Not Recommended.
Figure 3