ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
110V Operation
The Shop Fox® W1673 Bandsaw is prewired for 110 volt operation. The motor supplied with your new bandsaw is rated at 11⁄2 H.P. and will draw approximately 16 amps. When choosing an outlet for this machine, consider using one with a 20 amp circuit breaker or fuse. Keep in mind that a circuit being used by other machines or tools at the same time will add to the total load being applied to the circuit. Add up the load rat- ings of all machines on the circuit. If this num- ber exceeds the rating of the circuit breaker or fuse, use a different circuit.
This equipment must be grounded. Verify that any existing electrical outlet and circuit you intend to plug into is actually grounded. If it is not, it will be necessary to run a sep- arate 12 A.W.G. copper grounding wire from the outlet to a known ground. Under no cir- cumstances should the grounding pin from any
Extension Cords
When it is necessary to use an extension cord, use the following guidelines:
•Use cords rated for Hard Service •Never exceed a length of 100 feet •Use cords with 14 ga. wire or bigger •Insure cord has a ground wire and pin •Do not use cords in need of repair
Grounding
This machine must be grounded! See Figure 1B. The electrical cord supplied with the W1673 comes with a grounding pin. Do not remove it. If your outlet does not accommodate a ground pin, have it replaced by a qualified electrician or have an appropriate adapter installed. Please note: When using an adapter, the adapter must be grounded.
1A. Never remove the grounding pin!
Figure 1B. Typical 110V 3-prong plug and outlet.
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