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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
110/220V Operation
Serious personal injury could occur if you
connect the machine to power before com-
pleting the setup process. DO NOT connect
the machine to the power until instructed
later in this manual.
Electrocution or fire could
result if machine is not
grounded and installed in
compliance with electrical
codes. Compliance MUST
be verified by a qualified
electrician!
NOTICE
The Model G9742 is prewired for 110V oper-
ation. If you plan to operate your machine
at 220V, the motor must be rewired (see
page 32).
full Load Amperage Draw
Amp.Draw.at.110V.(prewired). . ................. 7.Amps
Amp.Draw.at.220V................................ 3.5.Amps
power Supply Circuit Requirements
You.MUST.connect.your.machine.to.a.grounded.
circuit.that.is.rated.for.the.amperage.given.below..
Never.replace.a.circuit.breaker.on.an.existing.cir-
cuit.with.one.of.higher.amperage.without.consult-
ing. a. qualified. electrician. to. ensure. compliance.
with. wiring. codes.. If you are unsure about the
wiring codes in your area or you plan to con-
nect your machine to a shared circuit, consult
a qualified electrician.
Minimum.Circuit.Size.(110V). . ................. 15.Amps
Minimum.Circuit.Size.(220V).................. 15.Amps
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06
power Connection Device
The.Model.G9742.comes.prewired.with.a.NEMA.
5-15.plug.for.connection.to.power..If.you.rewire.the.
motor.to.220V,.we.recommend.using.the.plug.and.
receptacle.shown.in.figure 2.for.220V.
GROUNDED
5-15 RECEPTACLE
Grounding Prong
5-15 PLUG
Neutral Hot
GROUNDED
6-15 RECEPTACLE
Current Carrying Prongs
6-15 PLUG
Grounding Prong
figure 2. Recommended.plug.types.
Extension Cords
Using.extension.cords.may.reduce.the.life.of.the.
motor.. Instead,. place. the. machine. near. a. power.
source..If.you.must.use.an.extension.cord:
•.
For.110V,.use.at.least.a.14.gauge.cord.that.
does.not.exceed.50.feet.in.length.
•.
For.220V,.use.at.least.a.14.gauge.cord.that.
does.not.exceed.50.feet.in.length.
•.
The.extension.cord.must.have.a.ground.wire.
and.plug.pin.
5-15.Plug.&.Outlet
.for.110V
6-15.Plug.&.Outlet
.for.220V
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