Notice, Full load amperage draw, Power supply circuit requirements – Grizzly G9742 User Manual
Page 11: Power connection device, Extension cords

G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06
-9-
Serious personal injury could occur if you
connect the machine to power before com-
pleting the setup process. DO NOT connect
the machine to the power until instructed
later in this manual.
110/220V Operation
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
full Load Amperage Draw
Amp.Draw.at.110V.(prewired)...................7.Amps
Amp.Draw.at.220V................................3.5.Amps
power Supply Circuit Requirements
You.MUST.connect.your.machine.to.a.grounded.
circuit.that.is.rated.for.the.amperage.given.below..
Never.replace.a.circuit.breaker.on.an.existing.cir-
cuit.with.one.of.higher.amperage.without.consult-
ing. a. qualified. electrician. to. ensure. compliance.
with.wiring.codes..
If you are unsure about the
wiring codes in your area or you plan to con-
nect your machine to a shared circuit, consult
a qualified electrician.
Minimum.Circuit.Size.(110V)................... 15.Amps
Minimum.Circuit.Size.(220V).................. 15.Amps
power Connection Device
The.Model.G9742.comes.prewired.with.a.NEMA.
5-15.plug.for.connection.to.power..If.you.rewire.the.
motor.to.220V,.we.recommend.using.the.plug.and.
receptacle.shown.in.
figure 2.for.220V.
Extension Cords
Using.extension.cords.may.reduce.the.life.of.the.
motor.. Instead,. place. the. machine. near. a. power.
source..If.you.must.use.an.extension.cord:
•.
For.110V,.use.at.least.a.14.gauge.cord.that.
does.not.exceed.50.feet.in.length.
•.
For.220V,.use.at.least.a.14.gauge.cord.that.
does.not.exceed.50.feet.in.length.
•.
The.extension.cord.must.have.a.ground.wire.
and.plug.pin.
Electrocution or fire could
result if machine is not
grounded and installed in
compliance with electrical
codes. Compliance MUST
be verified by a qualified
electrician!
Grounding Prong
Neutral Hot
5-15 PLUG
GROUNDED
5-15 RECEPTACLE
figure 2. Recommended.plug.types.
Grounding Prong
Current Carrying Prongs
6-15 PLUG
GROUNDED
6-15 RECEPTACLE
5-15.Plug.&.Outlet
.for.110V
6-15.Plug.&.Outlet
.for.220V
NOTICE
The Model G9742 is prewired for 110V oper-
ation. If you plan to operate your machine
at 220V, the motor must be rewired (see
page 32).