CONNECTING SCROLL 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 20
Amp
time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use
only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which
accept the tools plug. For distances up to 100 feet use #12 wire. For distances up to 150 feet
use #10 wire. Have a certified electrician replace or repair damaged or worn cord immediately.
Before connecting the motor to the 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 motor nameplate.
All line connections should make good contact. Running on low voltage will injure the motor.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: THIS TOOL MUST
BE
GROUNDED WHILE
IN
USE
TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
In
the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
ing type plugs and 3-hole receptacles that accept the tool's
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool
is
equipped with
plug, as shown
in
Fig.
8.
an
electric cord having
an
equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
matching outlet that
is
properly installed and grounded
in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet
and a plug that looks like the one shown
in
Fig.
8.
A
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
in Fig.
9,
may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole
receptacle, as shown
in
Fig.
9,
if a properly grounded
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conduc-
outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be
tor can result
in
risk of electric shock. The conductor with
used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed
insulation having
an
outer surface that
is
green with or
by a qualified electrician.
THIS ADAPTER
IS
NOT
without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding con-
APPLICABLE
IN
CANADA. The green-colored rigid ear,
ductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug lug, and the like, extending from the adapter must be
is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding
connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly
conductor to a live terminal.
grounded outlet box,
as
shown
in
Fig.
9.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
CAUTION:
IN
ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE RE-
the grounding instructions are not completely understood,
CEPTACLE
IN
QUESTION
IS
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HAVE A CERTIFIED ELEC-
TRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.
GROUNDED
OUTLET
BOX
---r'-
GROUNDED
OUTLET
BOX
----f
CURRENT
rI
;:DING
MEANS
CARRYING
PRONGS
~
""m
GROUNDING
BLADE
~
IS
LONGEST
OF
THE
3
BLADES
fl
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
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