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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
We do not recommend using an extension cord
with 220V equipment. Using extension cords
with an undersized gauge or one that is too long,
generates heat in the cord that may cause fire
or circuit damage. If you must use an extension
cord, use the guidelines below and
TABLE 2 to
determine the correct cord length and gauge.
The amp rating of the motor is 8 amps while
wired for 220V and can be found on the motor-
data plate.
•Use a cord rated for Hard Service (Grade S)
•Use a cord that is 100 feet or less only
•Use a cord with a NEMA-style 6-15 plug
•Use an undamaged cord only
Extension Cords
6-15P 6-15R
220V Operation
The SHOP FOX
®
W1688 is prewired for 220V
operation. You will need a NEMA-style 6-15 plug
and receptacle as shown in Figure 7. The motor
supplied with your new machine is rated at 1
1
⁄2
HP and draws approximately 8 amps during 220
volt operation. Use an outlet with a 10 amp cir-
cuit breaker or fuse. Remember other machines
using the same circuit as this machine add to the
total electrical load applied to the circuit. If this
total amperage load exceeds the amperage rat-
ing of the circuit breaker or fuse, use a different
circuit with a higher amperage rating.
DO NOT modify an existing low-amperage circuit
by only replacing the circuit breaker with a
breaker rated for a higher amperage. The break-
er and the complete circuit must be replaced by
a qualified electrician.
Figure 7. NEMA-style 6-15 plug and
receptacle.
Grounding
Ground this machine! The electrical cord sup-
plied with the Model W1688 does not come with
a 220 volt plug. Use a plug with a ground pin as
shown in Figure 7. If your receptacle does not
accommodate a NEMA 6-15 plug with a ground
pin, have the receptacle replaced by a qualified
electrician or have an appropriate adapter
installed and grounded properly.
Remember, an adapter with a grounding wire
does not guarantee the machine will be ground-
ed. A ground source must always be verified in
the electrical circuit within the wall or conduit.
Any electrical outlet and cir-
cuit that you plug your
machine into must be
grounded. Serious injury
and/or fire may occur if this
warning is ignored!
Extension Cord Requirements
TABLE 2
Length and Gauge
Amp Rating 25ft 50ft 100ft
7-10 #18 #16 #14
11-12 #16 #16 #14
13-16 #14 #12 #12
17-20 #12 #12 #10
21-30 #10 #10 No
NOTICE
Make sure when using an adapter, the adapter
is grounded.