Manual
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.
CONNECTING BAND SAW
TO POWER SOURCE
Fig. 16
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.
HWARNING: 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.
EXTENSION CORDS
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.
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
Ampere Volts Total Length of Gage of
Rating Cord in Feet Extension Cord
0-6 120
0-6 120
0-6 120
0-6 120
6-10 120
6-10 120
6-10 120
6-10 120
10-12 120
10-12 120
10-12 120
10-12 120
12-16 120
12-16 120
12-16 120
0-6 240
0-6 240
0-6 240
0-6 240
6-10 240
6-10 240
6-10 240
6-10 240
10-12 240
10-12 240
10-12 240
10-12 240
12-16 240
12-16 240
12-16 240
up to 25 18 AWG
25-50 16 AWG
50-100 16 AWG
100-150
up to 25
25-50
50-100
100-150
up tO 25
25-50
50-100
100-150
up tO 25
25-50
14 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
IGREATER THAN 50' NOT RECOMMENDED I
up to 50 18 AWG
50-100 16 AWG
100-200 16 AWG
200-300 14 AWG
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
14 AWG
12 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
_REATER THAN 100" NOT RECOMMENDED I
Fig. 17
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