location and function of controls
TENSION KNOB
ON/OFF SWITCH GUARD LOCK KNOBS BLADE HOLDER
RETAINING CLIPS
GUARD BLOWER
TUBE ]OLDERS
BLADE HOLDER
POCKETS
BEVEL
SCALES
BEVEL
LOCK KNOB
TABLE I
INSERT MITER GAUGE
LOCK KNOB
BLADE STORAGE
motor specifications and electrical requirements
This machine isequipped witha 1725 RPM motor it
is wired for operation on 110-t20 volts, 60 Hz.,
alternating current. (TOOL MUST NOT BE
CONVERTED TO OPERATE ON 230 VOLT)
For replacement motor refer to parts list in this
manual.
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY OUTLET
If power cord isworn or'cut, or damaged inany way,
have it replaced immediately
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 you are not sure that your outlet, as pictured
below, is properly grounded, have it checked by a
qualified efectrician
Your unit is for use on 110-120volts, and hasa plug
that looks like illustration below
This power tool isequipped with a 3=conductor cord
and grounding type plug which has been approved
by Underwriters' Laboratories and the Canadian
Standards Association.. The ground conductor' has a
green jacket and is attached to the tool housing at
one end and to the ground prong in the attachment
plug at the other' end
WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TO
TOUCH THE TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN
INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE PLUG TO OR
FROM THE OUTLET.
3-PRONG PLUG
PROPERLY
GROUNDED
OUTLET
GROUNDING PRONG
Plug power cord intoa 110-120Vproperlygrounded
type outlet protected by a 15-amp dual element
time delay or Circuit-Saver fuse or circuit breaker
If the outlet you are planning to use for tMs power
tool is of the 2 prong type, DO NOT REMOVE OR
ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG tN ANY
MANNER Use an adapter as shown below and
always connect the grounding lug to 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
ADAPTER
MAKE SURE THIS IS
3-PRONG TO A
PLUG KNOWN GROUND
2*PRONG
RECEPTACLE
An adapter as illustrated isavailable for connecting
plugs to 2-prong receptacles
WARNING: THE GREEN GROUNDING LUG
EXTENDING FROM THE ADAPTER MUST BE
CONNECTED TO A PERMANENT GROUND
SUCH AS TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET
BOX. NOT ALL OUTLET BOXES ARE PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
If you arenot sure that your outlet box is properly
grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician
NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you
already have a properly grounded 2-prong
receptacle. Adapter is 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 burn-out, use the following
table to determine the minimum wire size (AWG)
extension cord
Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which
accept the tools plug
Extension Cord Length Wire Size AWG
0-25 ft. 16
26-50 ft. 14
51-100 ft, 12