Product Manual

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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.
Use only three wire extension cords that have
three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole
receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
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 Jointer.
Extension cords
The use of an extension cord is not
recommended for the PJ882 Jointer. 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 8 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 PJ-882 Jointer is designed to run
on 230 volt power only.
The jointer has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in Figure 9; or you may
choose to “hard-wire” the machine directly to a
control panel. If hard-wired to a panel, make
sure a disconnect is available for the operator.
The Jointer must comply with all local and
national codes after being wired.
If the Jointer is to be hard-wired, make sure the
fuses have been removed or the breakers have
been tripped in the circuit to which the Jointer
will be connected. Place a warning placard on
the fuse holder/circuit breaker to prevent it being
turned on while the machine is being wired.
The Jointer with a 230 volt plug should only be
connected to an outlet having the same
configuration. No adapter is available or should
be used with the 230 volt plug.
It is recommended that the single phase jointer
be connected to a dedicated, minimum 20 amp
circuit with a 20 amp circuit breaker or time
delay fuse. Local codes take precedence over
recommendations.
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 8
Figure 9