MK Diamond MK-1590 - Manual (Page 7)

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WARNING
DO NOT use woodcutting, or carbide blades on this machine! Use ONLY Diamond blades on ma-
chine. Use machine only to cut tile and masonry products. DO NOT use machine to cut wood or wood
products.
ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY
For maintenance care and operation of the electric motor, refer to your electric motor instruction booklet
furnished with the electric motor.
Protect the electric motor from dust as much as possible and keep ventilating openings clean.
Electric Motor Connection
The table below shows the matching NEMA approved connector for the required extension cord.
ALWAYS make certain that the power source required for the electric motor is correct and always use
the correct NEMA configuration plug. Failure to supply the correct voltage to the motor can severely
damage the motor. Make certain that the correct size grounded (3-wires) extension cord is used. See
the table below.
Motors can burn out when the line voltage falls 10% below the voltage rating of the motor. Failure to
use proper voltage will cause the motor to overheat.
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DO NOT spray water at any time on the electric motor.
DO NOT operate electric motor in an explosive environment.
CAUTION
NOTICE
Most Motor Problems are caused by improper
voltage and extension cords. Cord should be
one-piece and short as possible. Cord
selection should match the following table.
1-2 H.P.
25’
50’
75’ 100’
150’
250’
Max. Cord Length
Max. Cord Length
Max. Cord Length No. 12 Wire
No. 10 Wire
No. 8 Wire
115v 230v
TRACK RAIL SAW SAFETY