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G0449/G0450 37" Drum Sander
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Because of the high amperage draw from this
machine, we do not recommend the use of exten
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sion cords. Instead, position your equipment near
installed wiring to eliminate the need for exten
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sion cords.
Extension Cords
In the event of an electrical short, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock. The grounding
wire in the power cord must be properly connect
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ed to the grounding prong on the plug; likewise,
the outlet must be properly installed and ground
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ed. All electrical connections must be made in
accordance with local codes and ordinances.
Improper connections of the electrical-grounding
conductor increases the risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or one of our
service personnel if you do not understand
the grounding instructions, or if you doubt the
machine is properly grounded.
Grounding
Electrocution or fire could
result if this machine is
not grounded correctly
or if your electrical con
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figuration does not com
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ply with local and state
codes. Ensure compliance
by checking with a quali
-
fied electrician!
The Model G0450 can be rewired for 440V
operation. This rewiring job consists of replacing
the existing control panel box with a 440V control
panel box and rewiring the motor.
The 440V conversion kit can be purchased as
#P0450253 by calling (800) 523-4777.
This procedure takes moderate electrical skill and
the rewiring job must be inspected by a qualified
electrician before connecting to power.
To rewire the Model G0450 for 440V opera
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tion:
1. Disconnect the saw from the power
source!
2. Rewire both motors according to the dia-
grams on the inside of the junction box
cover.
Note: These drawings are also shown in
Figure 55 for your reference
, but always use
the drawings in the junction box cover, as
they will reflect any changes to the machine
since the time of writing.
3. Open the electrical panel and familiarize
yourself with Figures 54 & 56 for component
locations.
4. Keeping track of the wire locations, discon
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nect all power and motor wires, so the con
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trol panel box can be completely removed.
5. Remove and replace the control panel box
with the box from the 440V conversion kit.
6. Connect the power and motor wires to the
new control panel box in the same manner
that they were removed from the old box.
7. Have the wiring job inspected by a qualified
electrician.
Rewiring to 440V