Electric Motor
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The BBM307/YBM307 Block Buster Mini Masonry Saw electrical information:
Motor Specifications:
Voltage: 115-volt
Cycles: 60Hz
Amperage: 15Amp
Horsepower: 3HP Peak
Watts: 2,238 watt
Extension Cords:
Most motor trouble is the result of too small gauge or too long of extension cord.
Cords must be one
piece and as short as possible.
Cords should be no longer than shown in the following table. The
Norton Construction Products is not responsible for damage to motors due to the use of extension cords
that are too small or too long.
Electrical Supply:
The Block Buster Mini Masonry Saw should be connected to 115-volt 60 Hertz electrical supply with a
minium of a 15 amp circuit. For best results use a 20 amp circuit.
For safety and security concerns the operator should lockout the power switch when the machine is not
in use.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI)
This machine requires the use of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) device.
Generator:
For best results use a generator that has a continuous output that is greater than 4,000 watts (4kW).
Using the machine with a generator that is less than the recommend output can result in motor damage
and is not be covered under warranty.
Wire Gauge
Extension Cord Chart
Maximum Length
12 AWG
10 AWG
8 AWG
25’ (7.6 m)
50’ (15.2 m)
75’ (22.8 m)
