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MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of motor damage, the motor
should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust
from interfering with normal motor ventilation.
1.
Connect this tool to a power source with the appropriate
voltage for your model and a 15-amp branch circuit with
a 15-amp fuse or circuit breaker. Using the wrong size
fuse can damage the motor.
2.
If the motor won't start, turn off the power switch
immediately and unplug the tool. Check the spindle to
make sure it turns freely. If the spindle is free, try to start
the motor again. If the motor still does not start, refer to
the "Troubleshooting" chart.
3.
If the motor suddenly stalls while sanding, turn off the
power switch, unplug the tool, and remove the workpiece
from the belt/drum. The motor may now be restarted
and the sanding finished.
4.
Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip frequently
if:
a. Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading can occur if you
sand too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a
short time.
EXTENSION CORDS
IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE
NOT SURE, HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.
NEVER use a damaged extension cord. Check extension cords before each use. If damaged, replace immediately.
Touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.
KEEP the extension cord clear of the work area. Position the cord so it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other
obstructions
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Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type
plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine's plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current of the machine. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The table below shows the maximum gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. ONLY round, jacketed cords listed by Underwriter's Laboratories
(UL) should be used.
Ampere Rating
More Than
Not More Than
0
6
6
10
10
12
12
16
ONLY the applicable parts of the Table need to be included. For instance, a 120V product need not include the 240V heading.
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and is in
good condition. The use of any extension cord will cause loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and
motor burn-out, use the table shown to determine the minimum
wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord.
Use only 3-wire extension cords with 3-prong grounding type
plugs and 3-pole receptacles.
Table A
Minimum gauge for cord
Volts
120
25
150
50
18
18
16
14
11
b. Line voltages should not be more than 10% above
or below the nameplate voltage. For heavy loads,
however, the voltage at motor terminals must equal
the voltage specified for your model.
5.
Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect
connections, overload, low voltage (such as small size
wire in the supply circuit) or to overly long supply circuit
wire. Always check the connections, the load and supply
circuit whenever motor doesn't work well. Check wire
sizes and extension cord length with the Wire Size Chart.
Extension Cord
Length
0-25 Ft.
26-50 Ft.
Total length of cord in feet
50
100
100
200
AWG
16
16
16
14
16
14
12
Gauge (A.W.G.)
16
14
150
300
14
14
Not recommended
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