III. Electrical Service Requirements
When placing the bandsaw in your work area, three considerations should be addressed; electrical service requirements, working clear- ances, and lighting and outlets. We’ll look at the first consideration now and leave the other two for the next section.
The bandsaw has a 1 HP motor which is ready for 110V, single phase operation.
You must wire the motor to the switch.
A. Circuit Loading
The motor will safely draw about 12 amps at 110V under load. If you operate the bandsaw on any circuit that is already close to its capacity, it might blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker. However, if an unusual load does not exist, and power failure still occurs, have the circuit inspected by a qualified electrician.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS/FUSES: A 15 amp circuit breaker or fuse should be used for a 110V undedicated circuit. The general rule is to use the lightest breaker or fuse that will hold under regular loads. Circuit breakers or fuses that are rated higher may not adequate- ly protect the motor.
B. Grounding
This machine must be electrically
grounded. We have furnished the bandsaw with a plug suitable for use with a grounded, domestic 110V circuit.
Please verify that any circuit you intend to use is actually grounded. If the circuit is not grounded, it will be necessary to run a sepa- rate 12 AWG copper grounding wire from the machine frame to a grounding terminal in your electric service panel. Consult with a licensed electrician if you are unsure about machine grounding.
If you are unsure about connecting your bandsaw, don’t take chances: consult the service dept or a licensed electrician.
EXTENSION CORDS: If used, extension cords must be rated hard service – grade S – or better. Conductor size must be 12 AWG for cords up to 50 feet in length. Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin. Repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged.
C. Word of Caution
In this section we have covered some basic electrical requirements for the safe operation of your bandsaw. As with the safety rules in the preceding section, these requirements are not necessarily comprehensive. Further, you must be sure that your particular electrical configuration complies with local and state codes. The best ways to ensure compliance are to check with your local municipality or licensed electrician.
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