Specifications

and cutting surfaces.
18. All visitors should
be kept at a safe distance from
the work area. Make workshop completely safe
General Electrical Cautions
This saw should be grounded in accordancewith the
National Electrical Codeand localcodes and
ordinances. This work should be done by a qualified
electrician. The saw should be groundedto protect
the user from electrical shock.
by using padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
19. Know the tool you are using, its application,
limitations, and potential hazards.
Wire Sizes
Caution: For circuits which are far away from
the electrical service box, the wire size must be
increased in order to deliver ample voltage to the
motor. Tominimizepower losses and to prevent
motor overheating and burnout,the use of wire sizes
for branch circuits or electrical extension cords
accordingto the following table is recommended.
Safety instructions on sawing systems
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1. Always wear leathergloveswhen handlingsaw
blade. The operator shall not wear gloves when
operating the machine.
2. All doors shall be closed, all panels replaced,
and other safety guards in place prior to the
machine being started or operated.
3. Be sure that the blade is not in contact with the
workpiece when the motor is started. The motor
shall be started and you should allow the saw to
come up to full speed before bringing the saw
blade into contact with the workpiece.
4. Keep hands away from the blade area.
See Figure A.
5. Remove any cut off piece carefully while keeping
your hands free of the blade area.
6. Saw must be stopped and electrical supply must
be cut off before any blade replacement or
adjustment of blade support mechanism is done,
or before any attempt is made to change the drive
belts or before any periodic serve or maintenance
is performed on the saw.
7. Remove all loose items and any unnecessary
workpieces from the area before starting
machine.
A B
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8. Bring adjustablesaw guides and guards as close
as possible to the workpiece.
9. Always wear protective eye wear when operat-
ing, servicing, or adjusting machinery. Eyewear
shall be impact resistant, protective safety
glasses with side shields complying with ANSI
Z87.1 specifications. Use of eye wear which
does not comply with ANSI Z87.1 specifications
could result in severe injury from breakage of
eye protection. See Figure B.
10. Nonslip footwear and safety shoes are recom-
mended. See Figure C.
11. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periodsof operation. See Figure D.
12. The workpiece, or part being sawed, must be
securely clamped before the saw blade enters
the workpiece.
13. Remove cut off pieces carefully, keeping hands
away from saw blade.
14. Saw must be stopped and electrical supply cut
off or machine unplugged before reaching into
cutting area.
15. Avoid contact with coolant, especially guarding
your eyes.
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AWG (American wire gauge) Number
Conductor Length
240 Volt Lines
120 Volt Lines
0 -50 Feet
No. 14 No. 14
50 - 100 Feet
No. 14 No. 12
Over 100 Feet
No. 14 NO.8