Craftsman 315.220381 Saw User Manual


 
CHANGING VOLTAGE
See Figures2-4.
Your radial saw has been set up atthe factoryto
operate efficientlyon a 120V AC single voltagecircuit.
However, if heavy duty operation is required,the
circuits are overloaded, or the circuitis lowvoltage,
have a qualified electricianchange the voltageon the
main power system to a 240V AC voltagecircuit.
,_ WARNING: The controlcut device is set up for
a 120V AC singlevoltage circuit.Do not modify
the control cut cord. Identifythe controlcut
cordand tie it back out of the way.
Correctly identifythe controlcut cord, unplugit,
and set itaside.
Unplug the main power cord.
Remove the blade followingthe procedure in the
Assembly section.
Remove the pan head screw above the blade
arbor on the motorcover. Liftmotorcover to
expose switch. See Figure2.
Use a small screwdriverto slide the dual voltage
switch tothe 240V position.See Figures 3 and 4.
Reinstall motorcover.
Replace the 120V plugon the main cordwith a UL
listed 240V, 15 amp, 3-prong plug.
Follow the instructionsprovidedwith the UL listed
plug.
Plug the cord intoa 240V, 15 amp, 3-blade recep-
tacle. Make sure the receptacle isconnectedto a
240V AC power supplythrougha 240V branch
circuitthat has a 15 amp fuse or circuitbreaker.
Note: No adapter isavailable for this type of plugor
receptacle.
MOTORCOVER
PANHEADSCREW
LIFTMOTORCOVERTOEXPOSESWITCH
SLIDEASSHOWNFORSINGLEVOLTAGECIRCUITS
SWITCHSHOWNIN110-120VOLTPOSmON
Fig. 3
UFTMOTORCOVERTOEXPOSESWITCH
SLIDEASSHOWNFORDUALVOLTAGECIRCUITS
SWITCHSHOWNIN220-240VOLTPosmoN
Fig. 4
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BLADEARBOR Fig. 2
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