Powermatic COS18 - Manual (Page 10)

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Electrical connections must
be made by a qualified electrician in
compliance will all relevant codes. The
machine must be properly grounded to
help prevent electrical shock and
possible death.
A power plug is not provided with the COS18.
You may either connect one, or "hard-wire" the
machine directly to your electrical panel provided
there is a disconnect near the machine.
Consult electrical schematic on page 34 for
further clarification of wiring setup.
This machine must be grounded. Grounding
provides a path of least resistance to help divert
current away from the operator in case of
electrical malfunction.
Make sure the voltage of your power supply
matches the specifications on the motor plate of
the machine.
After wiring, disconnect machine from power
source, open the blade access door, remove the
internal clear panel, and remove the blade (see
"Installing/Changing Blade"). Re-connect the
power and turn on the saw motor (see "Operating
Controls"). Observe the rotation of the arbor – it
should rotate counterclockwise on the LH model,
clockwise on the RH model. If it does not, turn off
the machine, disconnect power, and switch any
two of the three electrical leads.
NOTE: A label is affixed to the internal clear
panel to help identify proper rotation.
EXTENSION CORDS
If an extension cord is necessary, make sure the
cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on
the machine's motor plate. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating.
The chart in Figure 4 shows the correct size cord
to use based on cord length and nameplate amp
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the
cord.
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