Electrical Requirements; Circuit Loading; Grounding; General Information - Grizzly G1016 Instruction Manual

III. Electrical Service Requirements
When placing the bandsaw in your work area,
three considerations should be addressed;
electrical service requirements, working clear-
ances, and lighting and outlets. We'll look at
the first consideration now and leave the other
two for the next section.
A. Circuit Loading
The motor will safely draw about 12 amps at
110V under load. If you operate the bandsaw
on any circuit that is already close to its
capacity, it might blow a fuse or trip a circuit
breaker. However, if an unusual load does not
exist, and power failure still occurs, have the
circuit inspected by a qualified electrician.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS/FUSES: A 15 amp
circuit breaker or fuse should be used for a
110V undedicated circuit. The general rule is
to use the lightest breaker or fuse that will
hold under regular loads. Circuit breakers or
fuses that are rated higher may not adequate-
ly protect the motor.
B. Grounding
This machine must be electrically
grounded. We have furnished the bandsaw
with a plug suitable for use with a grounded,
domestic 110V circuit.
Please verify that any circuit you intend to use
is actually grounded. If the circuit is not
grounded, it will be necessary to run a sepa-
rate 12 AWG copper grounding wire from the
machine frame to a grounding terminal in your
electric service panel. Consult with a licensed
electrician if you are unsure about machine

grounding.

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Bandsaw
The bandsaw has a 1 HP motor which is ready
for 110V, single phase operation.
You must wire the motor to the switch.
If you are unsure about connecting your
bandsaw, don't take chances: consult the
service dept or a licensed electrician.
EXTENSION CORDS: If used, extension
cords must be rated hard service – grade S –
or better. Conductor size must be 12 AWG for
cords up to 50 feet in length. Your extension
cord must also contain a ground wire and plug
pin. Repair or replace extension cords if they
become damaged.
C. Word of Caution
In this section we have covered some basic
electrical requirements for the safe operation
of your bandsaw. As with the safety rules in
the preceding section, these requirements are
not necessarily comprehensive. Further, you
must be sure that your particular electrical
configuration complies with local and state
codes. The best ways to ensure compliance
are to check with your local municipality or
licensed electrician.
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