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CONNECTING SCROLL SAW TO POWER SOURCE
IMPORTANT: BEFORE CONNECTING THE SAW TO THE POWER LINE, MAKE SURE THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF”
POSITION.
Fig. 15Fig. 14
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING BLADE IS
LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING MEANS
ADAPTER
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
con-
ductor. 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. 14.
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
If a properly grounded outlet is not available, a temporary
adapter, shown in Fig. 15, may be used for connecting
the 3-prong grounding type plug to a 2-prong receptacle.
The temporary adapter should be used only until a prop-
erly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified elec-
trician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like
extending from the adapter must be connected to a per-
manent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box
cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in
place with a metal screw.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is
not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code.
CAUTION: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE
RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY
GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, HAVE A CERTI-
FIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this loss to a minimum, make sure the
extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire ex-
tension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug
and a
3-pole receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current of the scroll saw. An under-
sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. Fig. 13, shows the cor-
rect size to use depending on cord length. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.
Fig. 13
EXTENSION CORD SIZE
LENGTH OF EXTENSION
CORD IN FEET
120 VOLT WIRE SIZE REQUIRED
(AWG - American Wire Gage)
18 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
0-25
26 - 50
51 - 100
101 - 150