Motor Specifications And Electrical Requirements; Connecting To Power Source Outlet - Craftsman 113.298722 Owner's Manual

glossary of terms for woodworking
Sawbisde Path
The area ofthe workpiece or table top directly in line with
the part of the workpiece whichwill be, or has been, cut
by the blade.
Set
Thedistance that thetip of the sawblade tooth isbent (or
set) outward from the face of the blade.
Throw-Back
Throwing of pieces in a manner similar to a kickback.
Thru-Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends com-
pletely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Trailing End
The workplace end last cut by the blade in a ripping
operation.
Workploce
The item on which the cutting operation is being done.
The surfaces of a workplece are commonly referred to
as faces, ends and edges.
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motor
specifications and eiectrica! requirements
Thissawisdesignadtouse a3450RPM motoronly. Do
not use any motor that runs faster than 3450 RPM. It is
wired for operation on 120 volts, 60 Hz., alternating
current. IT MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO OPER-
ATE ON 230 VOLTS.
WARNING: Do not use blower or washing
chine motors or any motor with an automatic
reset overload protector. They can start up by
themselves and you could get Injured.
CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE
OUTLET
This saw must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electrical shock.
JWARNING: Damaged power cords can cause
shock or fires. If the power cord is worn, cut or
damaged In any way, have It replaced immedF
stely.
WARNING: Failure to properly ground this
power
tool can cause electrocution or serious shock,
partlcuisrly when used In damp locations, or near
meta! plumbing. If shocked, your reaction could
cause your hands to hit the cutting tool.
This saw is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and
grounding type plug which has a grounding prong,
approved by Underwriters' Laboratories and the Cana-
dian StandardsAssociation. The ground conductor has
a green lugand is attached to the tool housing at one end
and to the ground prong in the attachment plug at the
other end.
This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounding type
outlet as shown.
It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician
replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded
THREE prong outlet.
GROUNDING LUG
Your saw is wired for 120 volts and has a plug that looks / _- -
like the one shown below.
J
J "_,' !I MAKE SURE THISIS
3-PRONG _'_ _ _,_.-._-- CONNECTED TO A
ADAPTER
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GROUNDING PRONG
PROPERLY GROUNDED
3-PRONG OUTLET
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Plug power cord of fully assembled saw into a 120V
properly grounded type outlet protected by a 15 amp.
time delay or Circuit-Saver fuse or circuit breaker.
your outlet Is properly g rounded, have It checked
by a qualified electrician.
WARNING: To avoid electrical ShOCk, do not
permit fingers to touch the terminals of the plug,
when Installing or removing the plug to or from
the outlet.
Atemporary adapter, as shown, isavailable forconnect-
ing 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. This adapter should be used only until a properly
grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
WARNING: Avold electric shock, lftheoutlet you
are planning to use for this saw is of the two prong
type, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUND-
ING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Use an adapter, as
shown, and always connect the grounding lug to
a known ground, such as to a properly grounded
outlet box. Not all outlet boxes are properly
grounded, ff you are not sure the outlet box Is
properly grounded, have It checked by a qua llfled
eisctrlclan.