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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.
Make sure the voltage of your power supply
matches the specifications on the motor plate of
the Band Saw. The machine should be connected
to a dedicated circuit, and protected by a circuit
breaker or time delay fuse, with minimum amp
ratings as shown in Table 1. Local codes take
precedence over recommendations.
Extension cords
The use of an extension cord is not recommended
for the 2013 or 2415 Band Saw. But if one is
necessary, make sure the cord rating is suitable for
the amperage listed on the machine’s motor plate.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Use the chart in Figure 7 as a general guide in
choosing the correct size cord. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
230 Volt, Single Phase Operation
As received from the factory, the single-phase
model of the Band Saw is designed to run on 230
volt power. You may either install a plug or “hard-
wire” the Band Saw directly to a service panel.
If connecting a plug, use a proper UL/CSA listed 2-
pole, 3-wire grounding plug suitable for 230V
operation.
If the Band Saw is to be hard-wired to a panel,
make sure a disconnect is available for the
operator. During hard-wiring of the Band Saw,
make sure the fuses have been removed or the
breakers have been tripped in the circuit to which
the Band Saw will be connected. Place a warning
placard on the fuse holder or circuit breaker to
prevent it being turned on while the machine is
being wired.
230 Volt, Three Phase Operation
The three-phase model is factory wired for 230
volt, but can be converted to 460 volt if so desired
(see “Converting From 230 Volt to 460 Volt”). You
may either install a plug or “hard-wire” the Band
Saw directly to a service panel.
Model Recommended circuit*
1791257 (2HP 1PH 230V) 30
A
mp
1791258 (3HP 3PH 230
V
) 30 Amp
1791258 (3HP 3PH 460
V
) 15
A
mp
1791259 (3HP 1PH 230V) 30 Amp
1791260 (5HP 3PH 230V) 40 Amp
1791260 (5HP 3PH 460V) 20 Amp
*subject to local codes
Table 1
Recommended Gauges (AWG) of Extension Cords
Amps
Extension Cord Length *
25
feet
50
feet
75
feet
100
feet
150
feet
200
feet
< 5 16 16 16 14 12 12
5 to 8 16 16 14 12 10 NR
8 to 12 14 14 12 10 NR NR
12 to 15 12 12 10 10 NR NR
15 to 20 10 10 10 NR NR NR
21 to 30 10 NR NR NR NR NR
*based on limiting the line voltage drop to 5V at 150% of the
rated amperes.
NR: Not Recommended.
Figure 7
If you are connecting a plug, use a proper UL/CSA
listed 3-pole, 4-wire grounding plug suitable for 230
volt operation.
If the Band Saw is to be hard-wired to a panel,
make sure a disconnect is available for the
operator.
During hard-wiring of the Band Saw, make sure the
fuses have been removed or the breakers have
been tripped in the circuit to which the Band Saw
will be connected. Place a warning placard on the
fuse holder or circuit breaker to prevent it being
turned on while the machine is being wired.