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CONNECTING SAW TO POWER SOURCE
POWER CONNECTIONS
A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire
and should be protected with a 20 amp fuse. Have a certified electrician replace or repair a worn cord
immediately. Before connecting the motor to a power line, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” posi-
tion and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as stamped on the motor name-
plate. Running on low voltage will damage the motor.
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE TOOL TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE TOOL IN DAMP LOCA-
TIONS.
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Your saw is wired for 110-120 volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the saw to the power
source, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE
TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped
with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the out-
let, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding con-
ductor can result in 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 under-
stood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly
grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-hole receptacles that accept
the tool's plug, as shown in Fig. 21
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an out-
let and a plug that looks like the one shown in Fig. 21.
A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illus-
trated in Fig. 22 may be used to connect this plug to a
2-pole receptacle, as shown in Fig. 22, if a properly
grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter
should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can
be installed by a qualified electrician. THIS ADAPTER IS
NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA. The green-colored
rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter
must be connected to a permanent ground, such as a
properly grounded outlet box, as shown in Fig. 22.
CAUTION: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE RE-
CEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED.
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HAVE A CERTIFIED ELEC-
TRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.
Fig. 22Fig. 21
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING BLADE IS
LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING MEANS
ADAPTER