Electrical Requirements And Safety - Craftsman 137.418000 Operator's Manual

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY

POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR
SPECIFICATIONS
The AC motor used in this saw is
a universal, nonreversible type.
See "MOTOR" in the "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section on page 3.
WARNING
!
To avoid electrical hazards, fire
hazards, or damage to the tool, use
proper circuit protection. Your saw
is wired at the factory for 120 V
operation. Connect to a 120 V,
15 A circuit and use a 15 A time
delay fuse or circuit breaker. To
avoid shock or fire, if power cord is
worn or cut, or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS –
DOUBLE INSULATED
The power tool is double insulated to
provide a double thickness of insulation
between you and tool's electrical
system. All exposed metal parts are
isolated from the internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation.
Replacement parts – When servicing
use only identical replacement parts.
Polarized plugs – This saw has a plug
that looks like the one shown below:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this saw has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way.
WARNING
!
Double insulation does not take the
place of normal safety precautions
when operating this tool.
To avoid electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement
parts when servicing a tool with
double insulation. Servicing
should be performed by a
qualified technician.
2. Do not use power tools in wet or
damp locations or expose them
to rain or snow.
MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION
IMPORTANT:
To avoid motor damage, the motor
should be blown out or vacuumed
frequently to keep sawdust from
interfering with the motor ventilation.
1. CONNECT this saw to a 120 V, 15 A
circuit with a 15 A time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker. Using the wrong size
fuse can damage the motor.
2. If the motor won't start, release the
trigger switch immediately. UNPLUG
THE SAW. Check the saw blade to
make sure it turns freely. If the blade
is free, try to start the saw again. If
the motor still does not start, refer to
the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
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