Filter
Top Products
15
Grounding Instructions
General Information
This Band Saw 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 that looks similar to the plug in
Figure 15. The plug must be inserted 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.
Figure 15
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.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately.
115 Volt Operation
As received from the factory, your band saw is
ready to run at 115-volt operation. This band
saw is intended for use on a circuit that has an
outlet and a plug that looks like the one
illustrated in Figure 4. An adapter with a
grounding ear (Figure 16) may be used
temporarily to connect this plug to a two-pole
receptacle as shown (Figure 11), 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 5.
Figure 16
Extension Cords
Use only three wire extension cords that have
three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole
receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
Make sure the cord is in good condition and
heavy enough to carry the current your band
saw will draw. An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power
and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and the ampere
rating on your machine’s nameplate. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately.
Powe
r
Extension Cord
Currant
(Amps)
Line
voltage
Cord length
in feet
Cord gaug
e
(AWG)
0-6 120 0 to 25 18
25 to 50 16
50 to 100 16
over 100 14
6-10 120 0 to 25 18
25 to 50 16
50 to 100 14
over 100 12
10-12 120 0 to 25 16
25 to 50 16
50 to 100 14
over 100 12
12-16 120 0 to 25 14
25 to 50 12
over 50
not recommended
Table 1