Motor Specifications And Electrical Requirements; Connecting To Power Source Outlet; Check Motor Rotation - Craftsman 113.23800 Owner's Manual

This Lathe is designed to use a 1725 RPM motor only. Do
not use any motor that runs faster than 1725 RPM, It is
wired for operation on 110-120 volts, 60 Hz., alternating
current. IT MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO OPERATE
ON 230 VOLTS. EVEN THOUGH SOME OF THE RE-
COMMENDED MOTORSARE DUAL VOLTAGE.
THESE MOTORS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO RE
ACCEPTABLE FOR USE ON THIS TOOL,
HP RPM VOLTS CATALOG NO.
1/3 1725 110-120 1250
1/2 1725 110-120 1254
1/2 1725 110-120 1255
CAUTION: Do not use blower or washing machine motors
or any motor with an automatic reset overload protector
as their use may be hazardous.
CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET
This machine must be grounded while in use to protect
the operator from electric shock.
Plug power cord into a 110-120V properly grounded type
outlet protected by a 15-amp. time delay or Circuit-Saver
fuse or circuit breaker.
If VOU are not usre that your outlet is properly grounded,
have it check by a qualified electrician.
WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERSTO TOUCH THE
TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING OR RE-
MOVING THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET.
WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS
POWER TOOL CAN INCUR THE POTENTIAL HAZARD
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. PARTICULARLY WHEN USED
IN DAMP LOCATIONS IN PROXIMITY TO PLUMBING.
IF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS THE
POTENTIAL OF A SECONDARY HAZARD SUCH AS
YOUR HANDS CONTACTING THE CUTTING TOOL.
If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have
it replaced immediately.
If your unit is for use on less than 150 volts it has a plug
that looks like below.
PROPERLY J
GROUNDED I
OUTLET.,,,,...!
/n ui
\ /
/_ UJ I
3--PRONG
PLUG
GROUNDING
PRONG
This power tool is equipped with a 3*conductor cord and
grounding type plug which has a grounding prong, approved
by Underwriters' Laboratories and the Canadian*Standards
Association. "Tile ground conductor has a green jacket and
is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground
prong in the _ttachment plug at the other end.
This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded type
outlet as shown.
If the outlet you are planning to use for this power tool is
of the two prong b/pe DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER
THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Use an
adapter as shown and always connect the grounding lug to
known ground.
It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician
replace the TWO ploI_g outlet with a proper!y grounded
THREE pro_g o,_iet,
An adapter as shown below is available for connecting plugs
to 2-prong receptacles. The green grounding lug extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground
such as to a properly grounded outlet box.
MAKE SURE "flits tS
CONNECTED TO A I
KNOWNGROlJ_!_ ii/',,
2-PRONG
RECEPTACLE .......... " -_
GROUNDING LUG
ADAPTER
NOTE: The ada!._ter illustrated is for use only if you already
have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle. Adapter is
not allowed ir_ Canada by the Canadian Electrical Code.
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 below to deter-
mine the minimum wire size (A.W.G,) extension cord. Use
only 3 wire extet/sion cords which have 3-prong grounding
type plugs aqd 3-pole receptacles which accept the tools
plug.
Extension Cord Length Wire Size A.W.G.
Upto 100 Ft. 16
100-200 Ft. 14
200-400 Ft, 10
CHECK MOTOR ROTATION
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, MAKE SURE
PLUG IS NOT CONNECTED TO POWER SOURCE OUT-
LET. WHEN CHANGING MOTOR ROTATION.
The motor must rotate CLOCKWISE when viewed from
the shaft enC o which you wilt mount the pulley. (See
page 12}. If b does not, change the direction according to
the instructions furnished with the motor.
5