Steel City 45960C User Manual page 28

A separate electrical circuit should be used for your
table saw. The circuit should not be less than #14
AWG wire and should be protected with a 15-amp
time lag fuse.
Have a qualified electrician repair or replace damaged
or worn cord immediately.
Before connecting the motor to the power line, make
certain the switch is in the "OFF" position and be sure
that the electric current is of the same rating as the
motor nameplate. All line connections should make
good contact.
Running on low voltage or long, under rated extension
Cords will damage the motor.
DO NOT expose the table saw to rain or operate the
in damp locations.
MAKE SURE all parts have been assembled
correctly and are in working order.
KEEP table surface clear of tools and debris before
starting table saw.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW
Fig .37
1. The ON/OFF switch is located under the front rail on
the table saw.
2 To turn the table saw on, press the green ON button
(A) in one half inch. Note:
the switch to insure that the switch must be completely
pressed before the saw will start.
There is a safety feature on
SEE FIG.37
3. To turn the table saw off, press the large red "OFF"
paddle (B) or lift the paddle and press directly on the
Red " OFF" button.
4. When the table saw is not in use, the "ON" button (B)
should be locked so that it cannot be started. should be locked so that it cannot be started.
5. Using a padlock (not provided) , it is possible to lock 5. Using a padlock (not provided) , it is possible to lock
the switch to prevent unauthorized use. Lift the red the switch to prevent unauthorized use. Lift the red
"OFF" paddle and place a padlock through the holes "OFF" paddle and place a padlock through the holes
(C) in the side of the "ON" button and then lock the (C) in the side of the "ON" button and then lock the
padlock. Make sure keys have been removed from padlock. Make sure keys have been removed from
padlock and placed where no children can get them. padlock and placed where no children can get them.
SEE FIG.37 SEE FIG.37
THERMAL-OVERLOAD PROTECTION
.
Turn the power switch "OFF" and unplug the power
cord from its power source prior to doing or performing
any maintenance.
.
Make certain that the "OFF" button has been depressed
before pushing the thermal-overload reset button.
The motor supplied with your table saw has a (resettable)
thermal-overload relay located on the side of the switch.
If the motor shuts off during an operation (cutting a
workpiece too fast or using a dull blade, using the saw
beyond its capacity, or low voltage) press the "OFF"
button and let the motor cool three to five minutes.
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the "ON" button (B)