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glossary of terms for woodworking

Sawblade Path

The area ofthe workpiece or table top directly in linewith the part of the workpiece which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.

Set

The distance thatthe tip ofthe sawblade tooth isbent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.

Throw-BaCk

Throwing of pieces in a manner similar to a kickback.

Thru-Sawing

Any cutting operation where the blade extends com- pletely though the thickness of the workpiece.

Trailing End

The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a ripping operation.

Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends, and edges.

motor specifications and electrical requirements

This saw is designed to use a 3450 RPM motoronly. Do not use any motor that runs faster than 3450 RPM. It is wired for operation on 120 volts. 60 Hz., alternating current. IT MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO OPER- ATE ON 230 VOLTS.

CAUTION: Do not use blower or washing machine motors or any motor with an automatic reset over- load protector as their use may be hazardous. For replacement motor, refer to parts list in this manual,

CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET

This saw must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock.

Itpower cord isworn or cut, of damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.

Your saw is wired for 120 volts and has a plug that looks like the one shown below.

3-PRONG PLUG

occurs, there isthe potential of a secondary hazard, such as your hands contacting the sawblade.

This saw is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and grounding type plug which has a grounding prong, approved by UndenNriters'Laboratories and the Cana- dian Standards Association. The ground conductor has a green lug and isattached 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 3-conductor grounding type outlet as shown.

If the outlet you are planning to use for this saw is of the

two prong type, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE

GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Use an adapter as shownbelow and always connect the ground- ing lug to a known ground.

It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded

THREE prong outlet.

GROUNDING LUG

I_MAKE SURE THIS IS

3-PRONG _'_ L _ _.-_=CONNECTED TO A

PLUG_ :._ " l___ II KNOWN GROUND

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ADAPTER

Atemporary adapter, as shown, is available for connect- ing plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a perrnanent ground such asto a properly grounded outlet box. This adapter should be used only until a properly

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