ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
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 BANDSAW DISCONNECTED FROM THE
POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
POWER SUPPLY
WARNING:
YOUR BANDSAW MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 110V,
15-AMP, BRANCH CIRCUIT. FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS WAY
CAN RESULT IN INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE.
GROUNDING
WARNING:
IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THIS BANDSAW
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.
Your bandsaw 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.
This bandsaw 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 bandsaw 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
BANDSAW, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING
PRONG IN ANY MANNER.
110V OPERATION
As received from the factory, your bandsaw is ready to run for 110V
operation. This bandsaw is intended for use on a 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.
220V OPERATION
If 220V, single phase operation is desired, the following instructions
must be followed:
1. Disconnect the machine from its power source.
2. The bandsaw comes with four motor leads that are connected for
110V operation. Reconnect these four motor leads for 220V
operation, as indicated in the wiring digrams.
3. The 110V plug supplied with the band saw must be replaced with a
CSA listed plug suitable for 220V operation. This plug is illustrated in
Fig.2. Contact your authorized service center or qualified electrician
to install the plug and to change the connections from 110V to 220V.
The bandsaw must comply with all local and national codes after the
220V plug is installed.
4. A bandsaw with a 220V plug should only be connected to an outlet
having the same configuration as illustrated by the grounded outlet
FIGURE 1
LENGTH OF
CONDUCTOR
0-25 FEET
26-50 FEET
51-100 FEET
WIRE SIZES REQUIRED
(AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE)
110V LINES
NO.16
NO.14
NO.12
FIGURE 3
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET
CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS
GROUNDING PRONG
FIGURE 2
box in Fig.2. No adaptor is available or should be used for
220V operation.
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 bandsaw motor. Refer to Fig.3 for wire
length and size.
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET
CURRENT CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING
PRONG
