Motor Safety Protection; Wire Sizes - RIDGID JP06101 Operator's Manual

9. Make certain the receptacle is connected to a 240 volt
A.C. power supply through a 240 volt branch circuit
having at least a 15 amp capacity and protected by a
15 amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
Junction
Box Cover

Motor Safety Protection

IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of motor damage, this
motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to
keep sawdust from interfering with normal motor ventila-
tion.
1. Connect this tool to a power source with the appropri-
ate voltage for your model and a 15-amp branch circuit
with a 15-amp time delay 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 imme-
diately and unplug the tool. Check the cutter head to
make sure it turns freely. If the cutter head is free, try to
start the motor again. If the motor still does not start,
refer to the "Motor Troubleshooting Chart."
3. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip fre-
quently if:

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 minimum and to prevent over-
heating 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 which have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which
accept the tools plug.
Grounding
Prong
220-240 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Connections
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 nameplate voltage. For heavy loads,
however, the voltage at motor terminals must equal
the voltage specified for your model.
c. Improper or dull jointer knives are used.
4. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incor-
rect 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 the supply circuit whenever motor doesn't work
well. Check wire sizes and length with the Wire Size
Chart.
Extension
Cord Length
0-25 Ft.
26-50 Ft.
9
Grounded
Outlet Box
Gauge (A.W.G.)
110-120V 220-240V
14 16
12 14