RIDGID BS1400 Owner's Manual page 11

a. Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading
can occur if you feed too rapidly or
make too many start/stops in a short
time.
b. Line voltages should not be more
than 10% above or below the name-
plate voltage. For heavy loads, how-
ever, the voltage at motor terminals
must equal the voltage specified for
your model.
c. Improper or dull saw blade is used.
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension
cord is used and is in good condition.
The use of any extension cord will cause
some loss of power. To keep this to a min-
imum and to prevent overheating and
motor burnout, use the table shown to
determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.)
extension cord.
Use only 3-wire extension cords which
have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-
5. Most motor troubles may be traced to
loose or incorrect connections, over-
load, 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 the sup-
ply circuit whenever motor doesn't
work well. Check wire sizes and length
with the Wire Size Chart.
pole receptacles which accept the tools
plug.
Extension Cord
Length
0-25 Ft.
26-50 Ft.
11
Gauge
(A.W.G.)
14
12