Kawasaki Band Saw - Manual (Page 4)

If the power cord will not fit into the wall plug, an approved adapter can be used as
long as it is connected to the center screw in the wall plate. N
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ttrriiccaall p pllu ug g by cutting off the grounding prong so it will fit into unapproved, un-
grounded electrical receptacles.
If you have questions about hooking up the band saw, contact a
certified electrical contractor to install the proper circuitry acceptable for this and
other power tools you use. Repair or replace any damaged electrical wiring
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Extension cords, if used, must be properly grounded with a 3-prong plug on one and a
3-hole receptacle on the other. D
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Extension cords must be UL listed and use a minimum of 18 A.W.G. wiring. Extension
cords should never exceed 25 feet in length. Extension cords, that are too long, cause a
voltage drop over the extra distance causing the grinder motor to run slower with the pos-
sibility of causing damage to the motor. Using extension cords with smaller than the rec-
ommended wire gauge run the risk of getting too hot, melting, and/or causing fires. See
table, ““E
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M MA AK KE E S SU UR RE E T TH HE E P PO OW WE ER R S SW WIIT TC CH H IIS S IIN N ““O OFFFF”” P PO OS SIIT TIIO ON N before plugging in
to prevent unintentional starting.
U US SE E O ON NL LY Y R RE EC CO OM MM ME EN ND DE ED D A AC CC CE ES SS SO OR RIIE ES S.. See the table provided.
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Don’t leave the work area until it comes to a complete stop.
E EL LE EC CT TR RIIC CA AL L S SA AFFE ET TY Y
U US SE E P PR RO OP PE ER R G GR RO OU UN ND DIIN NG G techniques in accordance with A AL LL L local codes and
ordinances.
D DO O N NO OT T M MO OD DIIFFY Y the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
R RE EP PA AIIR R O OR R R RE EP PL LA AC CE E damaged or worn cords immediately.
A AD DD DIIT TIIO ON NA AL L S SA AFFE ET TY Y R RU UL LE ES S FFO OR R B BA AN ND D S SA AW WS S
D DO O N NO OT T S ST TA AR RE E into the laser beam.
N NE EV VE ER R A AIIM M the laser beam at any person or an object other than the work piece.
N NE EV VE ER R A AIIM M the laser beam at a work piece with a reflective surface.
W WE EA AR R E EA AR R P PR RO OT TE EC CT TIIO ON N. Wear a breathing mask. Wear eye protection.
D DO O N NO OT T R RE EM MO OV VE E jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has stopped.
M MA AIIN NT TA AIIN N P PR RO OP PE ER R A AD DJJU US ST TM ME EN NT T of blade tension, blade guides, and thrust bearings.
P PE ER RIIO OD DIIC CA AL LL LY Y C CH HE EC CK K that all nuts, bolts and other fixings are properly tightened.
D DO O N NO OT T S ST TO OR RE E materials or equipment above a machine in such a way that
they could fall into it Ensure that your work is always on the table. Never make
a cut with the work off the table.
G GR RO OU UN ND DIIN NG G IIN NS ST TR RU UC CT TIIO ON NS S
The electrical power source for this band saw M MU US ST T be grounded in order prevent
possible electric shock or even death should the tool malfunction or breakdown.
Grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current thus reducing the
risk of electrical shock. The power source must also use a minimum 20A service
and not used if other power tools on the same circuit are in use.
This band saw is equipped with a grounded 3-wire power cord with a 3-prong plug.
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FIGURE 1. CONNECTING THE BAND SAW TO THE AC POWER RECEPTACLE
UNGROUNDED AC RECEPTACLE GROUNDED RECEPTACLE
GROUNDING ADAPTER
POWER CORD
POWER CORD
COVERPLATE
MOUNTING SCREW