Operator`s manual

Changing Motor Voltage
_11_DANGER: To avoid electric shock unplug the saw before changing motor voltage.
Under normal home workshop usage, and if
full voltage is supplied to the motor, your saw
will operate efficiently on 120V, as connected
at the factory. However, if any of the follow-
ing conditions exist, it will be advisable for
you to have a qualified electrician reconnect
the motor for 240V operation:
Dual Voltage Switch
•I [eavy duty operations.
•Either an undersized or an overloaded
branch circuit serving the saw motor.
•Low voltage supplied by the power
source, which the power company can-
not correct.
The procedures for changing the motor volt-
age (factory set for 120V) are described
below. These instructions should be followed
by a qualified electrician only.
Fig. 187 - Dual Voltage Switch
3. Replace the 120V power cord plug with a
240V, 15 AMP, 3-blade plug. (Figure 188)
Note: Whenever changing the switch position
from 120V to 240V or vice versa, make cer-
tain that all necessary steps (including proper
fusing of the branch circuit) are completed.
Connection for 120V A.C.
1. Remove motor coverpanel at blade end of
motor.
2. Using a small screwdriver, slide dual volt-
age switch to 120V position. Then replace
motor cover panel.
3. Use 120V power cord furnished with the
saw.
Connection for 240V A.C.
1. Remove motor coverpanel at blade end of
motor.
2. Using a small screwdriver, slide dual volt-
age switch to 240V position. Then replace
motor cover panel. (Figure 187)
Grounding Blade Is
Longest of 3 Blades
Grounded
Outlet Box
No Adapter Is Available For This Type Plug
Fig. 188 - 240V Plug and Receptacle
4. Connect the power cord white and black
leads, respectively, to the two "hot" plug
blades, and connect the power cord ground-
ing wire to the plug ground prong.
5. Plug the saw into a 240V, 15 AMP, 3-blade
receptacle.
6. Make certain the receptacle is connected
to a 240V A.C. power supply through a 240V
branch circuit having at least a 15 AMP time
delay fuse or circuit breaker.
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