Electrical Power Connection - SawStop PCS175 Owner's Manual

Preparing Your Saw for Use

Electrical Power Connection

WARNING! Do not connect the saw to electrical power until the saw is
completely assembled and you have read and understood this entire manual.
The AC motor that comes with the Professional Cabinet Saw model PCS175 is rated at 1.75 hp and operates
at 60 Hz. It can be used with 110-120V or 208-240V power. It comes from the factory pre-wired for 115V, which
means it will work with 110-120V power. Instructions to re-wire the saw for 208-240V power can be found on
page 36. If you plan on re-wiring the saw for 208-220V power you must fi rst purchase a 230V contactor box
assembly (PCS-WA-025) because the contactor box assembly that comes with your saw is compatible
with 110-120V power only.
The motor draws 14 amps when it is wired for 110-120V power, and 7 amps at 208-240V power. Do not use any
other motor to power your saw. Connect the saw to an electrical circuit that is protected by a 20 amp breaker.
If you use an extension cord to supply power to your saw, use only extension cords that have three-prongs
(including one grounded prong). Also, the extension cord must be heavy enough to carry suffi cient current
for the motor. An extension cord that is undersized or too long can cause a voltage drop that will decrease
the power supplied to the motor and could result in overheating. See Table 1 for the minimum recommended
extension cord length and gauge. For best performance, use the shortest and heaviest (lowest numbered)
extension cord gauge possible.
Minimum Extension Cord Gauge
for 110-120V
Length
0 - 25 Feet
25 -50 Feet
over 50 Feet
Table 1
Attempting to operate the saw with power other
than 110-120V, or 208-240V if the motor is re-
wired, will void all warranties and may result
in serious injury as well as damage to, or a
malfunction of, the saw or safety system.
WARNING! This saw must be connected to a grounded wiring system, or to a system having an equipment-
grounding conductor. Failure to connect this saw to an adequate electrical ground may cause the safety
system to malfunction and could result in a serious injury or electric shock.
Gauge
12 AWG
10 AWG
Not Recommended
motor
Fig. 47
SawStop 10" Professional Cabinet Saw
junction box
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