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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)
Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. The conductor with insula-
tion having an outer surface that is green
with or without yellow stripes is the equip-
ment 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.
If the grounding instructions are not com-
pletely understood, or if you are in doubt
as to whether the tool is properly
grounded check with a qualified electri-
cian or service personnel.
Motor Safety Protection
1. Connect this tool to a power source
with the appropriate voltage for your
model and a 15-amp branch circuit with
a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit
breaker. Using the wrong size fuse can
damage the motor.
2. If the motor won’t start, turn the switch
off immediately and unplug the tool.
Check the spindle to make sure it turns
freely. If the spindle will not turn make
sure the index pin is desengaged. (See
“Getting to Know Your Wood Lathe” -
Index Pin.) If the spindle is free, try to
start the motor again. If the motor still
does not start, refer to the "Motor Trou-
bleshooting Chart."
3. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers
may trip frequently if:
a. Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading
can occur if you feed too rapidly or
a. make too many start/stops in a short
time.
b. Line voltages should not be more
than 10% above or below the name-
plate voltage. For heavy loads, how-
ever, the voltage at motor terminals
must equal the voltage specified for
your model.
4. Most motor troubles may be traced to
loose or incorrect connections, over-
load, low voltage (such as small size
wire in the supply circuit) or to overly
long supply circuit wire. Always check
the connections, the load and the sup-
ply circuit whenever motor doesn't work
well. Check wire sizes and length with
the Wire Size Chart shown.
Properly
Grounded
3-Prong Plug
Grounding
Prong
3-Prong Outlet
WARNING: If not properly
grounded, this tool can cause an
electrical shock, particularly when
used in damp locations, in proximity
to plumbing, or out of doors. If an
electrical shock occurs there is the
potential of a secondary hazard,
such as your hands to hit the cutting
tool.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being
thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before
beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend
Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked
to comply wtih ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING:
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It
means attention!!! Your safety is involved.