Electrical Connections

WARNING: Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance will all relevant codes. The machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible death.

A power plug is not provided with the COS18. You may either connect one, or "hard-wire" the machine directly to your electrical panel provided there is a disconnect near the machine.

Consult electrical schematic on page 34 for further clarification of wiring setup.

This machine must be grounded. Grounding provides a path of least resistance to help divert current away from the operator in case of electrical malfunction.

Make sure the voltage of your power supply matches the specifications on the motor plate of the machine.

After wiring, disconnect machine from power source, open the blade access door, remove the internal clear panel, and remove the blade (see "Installing/Changing Blade"). Re-connect the power and turn on the saw motor (see "Operating Controls"). Observe the rotation of the arbor – it should rotate counterclockwise on the LH model, clockwise on the RH model. If it does not, turn off the machine, disconnect power, and switch any two of the three electrical leads.

NOTE: A label is affixed to the internal clear panel to help identify proper rotation.

EXTENSION CORDS

If an extension cord is necessary, make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the machine's motor plate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

The chart in Figure 4 shows the correct size cord to use based on cord length and nameplate amp rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.