Filter
Top Products
6
5.0 Electrical connections
5.1 Grounding instructions
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 outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a 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 understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. Failure to
comply may cause serious or fatal injury.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the
tool's plug.
5.2 115 Volt operation
As received from the factory, your planer/molder is ready to run at 115 volt operation. This planer/molder, when
wired for 115 volt, is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks like the one illustrated
in Figure 1a. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter as illustrated in Figure 1b, may be used to
connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle, as shown in Figure 1b if a properly grounded outlet is not available.
The temporary adapter should only be used 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, or tab, extending from
the adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box, as shown in
Figure 1b.
Figure 1a Figure 1b
5.3 230 Volt operation
If 230V, single phase operation is desired, the following instructions must be followed:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power source.
2. This planer/molder is supplied with four motor leads that are connected for 115V operation, as shown in
Figure 2a. Reconnect these four motor leads for 230V operation, as shown in Figure 2b.
3. The 115V attachment plug, supplied with the planer/molder, must be replaced with a UL/CSA listed plug
suitable for 230V operation, similar to the one shown in Figure 3. Contact your local Authorized JET
Service Center or qualified electrician for proper procedures to install the plug. The planer/molder must
comply with all local and national codes after the 230 volt plug is installed.