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Getting Ready
This safety device is meant to be installed and used in conjunction with a power tool. Prior to
completing the compatibility checklist, collect the following items:
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The MAKESafe Power Tool Brake.
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The power tool you intend to use with this brake with.
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The instruction manual and specifications sheet for your power tool.
As the owner of this safety device and your pre-existing power tool, it is your responsibility to
complete this compatibility checklist before installing this safety device. If you cannot complete the
checklist, do not install the device.
Checklist
Confirm that the voltage, number of phases, and
❏
frequency of your power tool match the voltage,
number of phases, and frequency indicated on your
brake.
❏
Confirm the motor horsepower on the power tool is
rated at or below the horsepower rating of your
brake.
Confirm the power tool has the same plug and
❏
receptacle type as your brake.
Confirm the power tool uses an AC induction motor
❏
for its motive force.
Confirm the business end of the power tool is not
❏
mounted on a reverse threaded spindle or confirm
that you will operate the brake within the limits
described in the section Understanding
Reverse-Threaded Spindles.
Confirm the power tool contains only a simple on/off
❏
switch (for plug-and-play installation) or contact
MAKESafe Tools for guidance on how to install the
brake on your particular machine.
Confirm the power tool does not contain an integral
❏
circuit breaker.
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Compatibility Checklist
For More Information
This is typically marked on the motor
itself and on the top of the brake.
This is typically marked on the motor
itself.
See section below titled Identifying
Receptacles. If you plan to hardwire
the device, you can ignore this
section.
See section below titled Identifying
Motor Type
See section titled Understanding
Reverse-Threaded Spindles.
See section titled Recognizing
Existing Controls
Review your tool manual and inspect
your tool to ensure there are no
integral circuit breakers.
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