Instruction manual

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Fig. 16
FASTENING BAND SAW
TO SUPPORTING SURFACE
If during operation there is any tendency for the machine
to tip over, slide, or “walk” on the supporting surface, the
machine must be secured to the supporting surface.
Four holes are provided in the band saw base for this
purpose, three of which are shown at (A) Fig. 16.
A
A
CONNECTING BAND SAW
TO POWER SOURCE
POWER CONNECTIONS
A separate electrical circuit should be used for your
tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and
should be protected with a 15 Amp fuse. Have a certi-
fied electrician replace or repair a worn cord immediate-
ly. Before connecting the motor to a power line, make
sure the switch is in the “OFF” position and be sure that
the electric current is of the same characteristics as
stamped on the motor nameplate. Running on low volt-
age will damage the motor.
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE TOOL TO RAIN
OR OPERATE THE TOOL IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Your band saw is wired for 110-120 volt, 60 Hz alternat-
ing current. Before connecting the band saw to the
power source, make sure the switch is in the “OFF”
position.
Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord
which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-pole
receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current of the band saw. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. Fig. 17 shows the correct gage to use
depending on cord length. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord.
Fig. 17
EXTENSION CORDS
0-6
0-6
0-6
0-6
120
120
120
120
up to 25
25-50
50-100
100-150
18 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
Ampere
Rating
Volts
Total Length of
Cord in Feet
Gage of
Extension Cord
6-10
6-10
6-10
6-10
120
120
120
120
up to 25
25-50
50-100
100-150
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
120
120
120
120
up to 25
25-50
50-100
100-150
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
12-16
12-16
12-16
120
120
120
up to 25
25-50
14 AWG
12 AWG
GREATER THAN 50’ NOT RECOMMENDED
0-6
0-6
0-6
0-6
6-10
6-10
6-10
6-10
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
12-16
12-16
12-16
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
up to 50
50-100
100-200
200-300
up to 50
50-100
100-200
200-300
up to 50
50-100
100-200
200-300
up to 50
50-100
18 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
GREATER THAN 100’ NOT RECOMMENDED
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD