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EXTENSION CORDS
Use only3-wire extensioncordsthat have3-prong
groundingplugsand 3-pole receptaclesthataccept
the tool'splug.When usinga powertoolat a consider-
able distancefrom the powersource, usean exten-
sioncord heavyenoughto carrythecurrent thatthe
toolwilldrew. An undersizedextensioncordwill
cause a drop in linevoltage, resultingin a lossof
power and causingthe motortooverheat. Use the
chart providedbelowto determinethe minimumwire
size requiredin an extensioncord. Only roundjack-
eted cordslistedby Underwriter'sLaboratories(UL)
shouldbe used.
Length of Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.)
Up to25 feet 14
26-100 feet 12
When workingwith thetooloutdoors,use an exten-
sioncordthat isdesignedforoutside use. This is
indicatedbythe lettersWA on the cord'sjacket.
Before usingan extensioncord, inspectitfor Looseor
exposedwires and cutor worninsulation.
_1_ CAUTION: Keep the cordaway from the cutting
area and positionthe cordsothat itwillnot be
caught on lumber,tools,or otherobjectsdudng
cuttingoperations.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw ispowered by
a precisionbuiltelectricmotor.It shouldbe connected
to a power supply that Is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only
(normal household current). Itshouldbeconnected
to a 240 volt power supplyonly If It has been reset
according to the Instructions in this manual.The
motorhas been set at thefactory for 120 volts;if itis
reconnectedto operate at 240 volts,the main power
cord plugand any receptaclemustbe replacedwith
devices rated for 240 volts.Thistoolwillnotoperate
on directcurrent(DC). A substantialvoltagedropwill
cause a lossof power and the motorwilloverheat. If
the saw does not operatewhen plugged intoan outlet,
doublecheckthe power supply.
SPEED AND WIRING
The no-load speed ofyoursaw isapproximately3,600
rpm. Thisspeed isnot constant.Forvoltage, the
wiringin a shopisas importantas the motor'shorse-
power rating.A line intendedonlyfor lightscannot
propedycarry a powertoolmotor.Wire that is heavy
enoughfor a shortdistancewillbe too lightfor a
greater distance. A linethatcan supportone power
tool may not be able tosupporttwoor three tools.
GROUNDINGINSTRUC_ONS
In theevent of a malfunctionor breakdown,grounding
providesa path ofleast resistancefor electriccurrent
toreducethe riskof electricshock.This toolis
equippedwithan electriccordhavingan equipment-
groundingconductorand a groundingplug.The plug
mustbe pluggedintoa matchingoutletthat ispropedy
installedand groundedin accordancewithall local
codes and ordinances.
Do not modifythe plugprovided.Ifit willnot fit the
outlet,have the properoutletinstalledbya qualified
electrician.Improperconnectionof theequipment-
groundingconductorcan resultina riskof electric
shock.The conductorwith insulationhavingan outer
surfacethat isgreen withor withoutyellowstripesis
the equipment-groundingconductor.If repairor
replacementofthe electriccordor plugis necessary,
do notconnectthe equipment-groundingconductorto
a liveterminal.
Check with a qualifiedelectricianor servicepersonnel
ifthe groundinginstructionsare notcompletely
understood,or if indoubt asto whetherthetool is
properlygrounded.
Repair or replacea damaged or worncordimmedi-
ately.
Thistool isintendedfor useon a circuitthat hasan
outletlikethe one shownin Figure I. Italso has a
groundingpinlikethe one shown.
1
PIN
COVEROFGROUNDED
OUTLETBOX
Fig. 1
CRAFTSMAN"RADIAL SAW 315,220380 8
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