motor specifications Qnd eledrkai requirements
This machine is designed to use a 1725 RPM motor only. Do not use any motor that runs faster than 1725 RPM. It is
wired for operation on
current. (TOOL MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO OPER-
ATE ON 230 VOLT EVEN THOUGH SOME OF THE
RECOMMENDED MOTORS ARE DUAL VOLTAGE,
CHANGING TO 230 VOLT WILL NOT CONSERVE
ENERGY AND REQUIRES CHANGING THE POWER CORD PLUG AND MOTOR RECEPTACLE.
THESE CRAFTSMAN MOTORS HAVE BEEN
FOUND TO BE ACCEP1ABLE FOR USE ON THIS TOOL.
HP | RPM | VOLTS | CATALOG NO. |
1/2 | 1725 | 115 | 1278 |
1/2 | 1725 | 115 | 1279 |
1/2 | 1725 | 115 | 1289 |
CAUTION: Do not use blower or washing machine motor_
or any motor with an automatic reset overload protector, as their use may be hazardous.
CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET
This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.
is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground
prong in the attachment plug at the other end.
This plug requires a mating
if the outlet you are planning to use for this power tool is
of the two prong type DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER
THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Use an
adapter as shown below and always connect the grounding _ug to known ground.
It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician rep!ace the TWO prong outlet w;th a properly grounded THREE prong outlet.
A temporary adapter as shown below is available for
connecting plugs to
grounding lug extending from the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground such as to a properly
grounded outlet box.
A temporary adapter as illustrated is available for
connecting plugs to
GROUNDING LUG
Plug power cord into a
outlet protected by a
If you are not sure that your outlet is properly grounded, have it check by a qualified electrician.
WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TO TOUCH THE
TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN iNSTALLING OR RE-
MOVING THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET.
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WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS
POWER TOOL CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK
PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS CLOSE TO PLUMBING. IF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK
OCCURS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL OF A
SECONDARY HAZARD SUCH AS YOUR HANDS
CONTACTING THE SAW BLADE.
If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced irnmediate!v.
If your unit is for use on less than 150 volts it has a plug that looks like below.
PROPERLY
GROUNDED
OUTLET,_
GROUNDING
PRONG
This power tobl is equipped with a
by Underwriters' Laboratories and the Canadian Standards
Association. The ground conductor has a green jacket and
NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you already
have a propedy grounded
not allowed in Canada by the Canadian Electrical Code.
The use | of | any | extension | cord | will | cause | some | loss | of | ||||
power. | To | keep | this | to | a minimum | and | to | prevent | over- | ||||
heating | and | motor | use | the | table | below | to | deter- | |||||
mine the | minimum | wire | size | (A.W.G.) | extension | co_d. | Use | ||||||
only 3 wire | extension | cords | which | have 3 prong | grounding | ||||||||
type plugs and
Extension | Cord | Length | Wire Size A.W.G. |
Up to | 100 | Ft. | 16 |
100 | 200 | Ft, | 14 |
Ft, | 10 | ||
CHECK MOTOR | ROTATION |
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Before checking motor rotation make sure key is removed
from shaft. Place the motor on your workbench or on the
floor. Standing clear of the shaft, plug the cord into a
properly grounded outlet. Notice rotation of the shaft. If
motor is not turning counterclockwise, remove the plug and
contact your Sears store immediately, tf motor turns counter-
clockwise remove the plug and proceed on with the assembly.