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This equipment must be grounded. Verify
that any existing electrical outlet and circuit
you intend to plug into is actually grounded.
If it is not, it will be necessary to run a sep-
arate 12 A.W.G. copper grounding wire from
the outlet to a known ground. Under no cir-
cumstances should the grounding pin from
any three-pronged plug be removed or seri-
ous injury may occur.
220V Operation
We do not recommend using an extension cord
for 220V equipment. Instead, arrange the place-
ment of your machinery and installed wiring to
eliminate the need for extension cords. If you
must use an extension cord, make sure it is
rated Hard Service (grade S) or better. The
extension cord must always contain a ground
wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace
extension cords when they become worn or
damaged.
Extension Cords
Grounding
This machine must be grounded!
See Figure 2.
The electrical cord supplied with the W1672
does not come with a 220 volt plug. Use a plug
with a ground pin. If your outlet does not
accommodate a ground pin, have it replaced by
a qualified electrician or have an appropriate
adapter installed and grounded properly. An
adapter with a grounding wire does not guaran-
tee machine will be grounded. Ground source
must be verified.
The Shop Fox
®
W1672 14" Bandsaw can also be
operated at 220 volts. To do this, consult with
the wiring diagram in the back of this manual.
Also, you will need a NEMA-style 6L-15A plug and
outlet.
The motor supplied with your new bandsaw is
rated at 1 H.P. and will draw approximately 6
amps during 220 volt operation. When choosing
an outlet for this machine, consider using one
with a 15 amp circuit breaker or fuse. Keep in
mind that a circuit being used by other machines
or tools at the same time will add to the total
load being applied to the circuit. Add up the
load ratings of all machines on the circuit. If this
number exceeds the rating of the circuit break-
er or fuse, use a different circuit.
Figure 2.
Typical 220V 3-prong plug and outlet.
NOTICE
Never
replace the circuit breaker with one
rated at a higher amperage, or damage to the
circuit may occur.
