STOWTRAK 20 SAW — PRE-SETUP (ELECTRIC MOTORS)

Connecting the Power (Figure 10)

1.Place the power ON/OFF switch (Figure 11) in the OFF position (down).

CAUTION - Grounding Electric Motors

ALWAYS use a grounded (3-wire) extension cord and MAKE CERTAIN that the motor is connected to a properly grounded electric circuit. If possible use a ground fault circuit interrupter to protect the operator from possible electric shock.

4.TheTRAK 20 masonry saw is now ready for wet cutting. The pre-setup procedures for electric models saws only is now complete.

Figure 11. Power ON/OFF Switch (OFF)

2.Connect an extension cord (Figure 13) of adequate current carrying capacity to the power plug on the electric motor.

DANGER - Electrocution Hazard

NEVER grab or touch a live power cord with wet hands, the possibility exists of electrical shock, ectrocution, and even death!

NEVER use a damaged or worn extension cable when connecting

to a power source. Defective cables may cause damage to the saw's electric motor or electrical shock.

Dry Cutting (Electric Saws Only)

1.Un-plug the water pump power cord from the outlet receptacle on the electric motor conduit box.

CAUTION - Dry Cutting & Water Pump

NEVER dry cut with the pump connected to a AC power source. Running the pump dry will damage the pump. Always disconnect the pump's power cord when dry cutting.

2.TheTRAK 20 masonry saw is now ready for dry cutting. The pre-setup procedures for electric models saws only is now complete.

CAUTION - Dry Cutting & Water Pump

MAKE CERTAIN that the correct size extension cord is used.Undersize wires will burn out motors.Use Table 4 to determine the correct extension cord size.

TABLE 4. EXTENSION CORD SIZES

MOTOR

VOLTAGE

50'

75'

100'

LONG

LONG

LONG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5HP - SINGLE PHASE

230

No. 10

No. 8

No. 6

 

 

 

 

 

5HP - 3 PHASE

230

No. 12

No. 10

No.. 8

 

 

 

 

 

5HP - 3 PHASE

460

No. 14

No. 12

No. 10

 

 

 

 

 

7.5HP - 3 PHASE

230

No. 10

No. 8

No. 6

 

 

 

 

 

7.5HP - 3 PHASE

460

No. 12

No. 10

No. 8

 

 

 

 

 

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Stow MS2050E3, MS2090HP, MS2050E1 manual Connecting the Power Figure, Place the power ON/OFF switch in the OFF position down