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Craftsman 115.244500 Owner's Manual page 5

10-inch band saw

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re@tot specifications
and e ectrica
8quirem÷nts
This machine is designed to use, and is equipped with,
a 1725 RP_ motor, tt is wired for operation on 120
volts, 60 Hz., alternating current. (TOOL MUST NOT
BE CONVERTED TO OPERATE ON 230 VOLT).
For replacement motor refer to parts list in this manual.
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY OUTLET
This machine must be grounded while in use to protect
the opera,or from electric shock.
Plug power cord into a !20V properly grounded type
outlet protected by a 15-amp. fuse or circuit breaker.
if you are not sure that your outlet is properly grounded,
have it checked by a qualified eiect_rician.
( WARNING: Do not permit fhgers
to ta_Jch the
terminals of p_ugs when insta_ing or removing
the p_ug to or from the out_et.
WARNING: _fnot propeF[y grounded this power
tool can cause an e_ectrica_ shock, particu{ar_y
when used in damp locations
close to plumbing,
ff an electriea_ shock occurs there is the potentia_
of a secondary
hazard such as your hands con-
tacting the saw blade.
S
his Dug requires a mating 3-conductor ground6_ typ_
out{or as shown.
If the outlet you are planning to use for this power tool
is of the two prong type, DO NOT REMOVE
OR
ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG tn ANY MANNER
Use an adapter as shown below and always connect
the grounding lug to a known ground.
tt is recommended that you have a qualified electrician
replace the TWO prong outlet with a property grounded
THREE prong outiet
GROUNDING
LUG
\
SCREW
\
i I
, ...
i% .C oo,o
2-PRONG
/'//_
X
"\
RECEPTACLE
"k
ADAPTER
if power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately.
Your unit is for use on I20 volts, and has a plug that
looks like the one shown below.
i
_
_-tt//
t
\!
"-,,\ ......
PLUG
ti \
P oNe
_LT__._.:::_/
PROPERLY
GROUNDED
3-PRONG OUTLET
This power tooi is equipped with a 3 conductor cord
and grounding type plug approved by Underwriters'
Laboratories. The ground conductor has a green jacket
and is attached to the tool housing at one end and to
the ground prong in the attachment plug at the other
end.
An adapter as iilustrated is available for connecSng
p!ugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green grounding iu9
extending from the adapter must be connected to a pe_
manent ground such as to a properly grounded outlet
bOX.
NOTE: The adapter illustrated
is for use only if you
already have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacie.
The use of any extension cord will cause some ioss of
power. To keep this to a m_nimum and to prevent over
heating and motor burn-out,
use the table beiow to
determine the minimum wire size (A W.G.) extension
cord.
Use only a single cord when an extension
cord is
required. The cord must be a 3 w_re ex_ensio_ cord
which has a 3-prong receptacle
that will accept the
tools p!ug.
Wire Sizes Required
Length of the
(AmeriCan
Wire Gage Number)
Cord
I
12or
Lines
25 Feet
No !6
50 Feet
No. 16
100 Feet
No. !6

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