Extension Cords, Changing Voltage

EXTENSION CORDS

Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the tool. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Figs. 4A and 4B show the correct gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS

Ampere		Total Length	Gauge of
Rating	Volts	of Cord in Feet	Extension Cord

0-6	120	up to 25	18 AWG
0-6	120	25-50	16 AWG
0-6	120	50-100	16 AWG
0-6	120	100-150	14 AWG
6-10	120	up to 25	18 AWG
6-10	120	25-50	16 AWG
6-10	120	50-100	14 AWG
6-10	120	100-150	12 AWG

10-12	120	up to 25	16 AWG
10-12	120	25-50	16 AWG
10-12	120	50-100	14 AWG
10-12	120	100-150	12 AWG

12-16	120	up to 25	14 AWG
12-16	120	25-50	12 AWG
12-16	120	GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

Fig. 4A

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS

Ampere		Total Length	Gauge of
Rating	Volts	of Cord in Feet	Extension Cord

0-6	240	up to 50	18 AWG
0-6	240	50-100	16 AWG
0-6	240	100-200	16 AWG
0-6	240	200-300	14 AWG
6-10	240	up to 50	18 AWG
6-10	240	50-100	16 AWG
6-10	240	100-200	14 AWG
6-10	240	200-300	12 AWG

10-12	240	up to 50	16 AWG
10-12	240	50-100	16 AWG
10-12	240	100-200	14 AWG
10-12	240	200-300	12 AWG

12-16	240	up to 50	14 AWG
12-16	240	50-100	12 AWG
12-16	240	GREATER THAN 100 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

Fig. 4B

CHANGING VOLTAGE

The motor supplied with this tool is a dual voltage, 120/240 Volt, Single Phase motor and is wired for 120 volts.

To operate the tool at 240 volts:

1.DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2.Remove the motor cover (A) Fig. 5 by loosening the six screws that fasten it to the stand.

3.Remove the brown wire from terminal 2. Connect it to terminal 6 (Fig. 6).

4.Remove the blue wire from terminal 4. Connect it to terminal 2 (Fig. 6). NOTE: The wires have spade-type quick connectors. No wire nuts are required.

5.Replace the motor cover removed in STEP 2.

6.Replace the 120 volt plug (supplied with the motor) with a 240 volt plug that has two flat, current-carrying prongs, and one round or “U” shaped ground prong. (See Fig. 3) Use this plug ONLY with the proper mating 3-conductor grounded receptacle (See Fig. 3).

	Fig. 5
BROWN	BLUE
2	2
RED	RED
6	BROWN
6	6
BLUE	4
4	4
1	1
120 VOLTS	240 VOLTS

Fig. 6