Powermatic 2013 User Manual

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Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt as to
whether the tool is properly grounded.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately.

Make sure the voltage of your power supply
matches the specifications on the motor plate of
the Band Saw. The machine should be
connected to a dedicated circuit.

Extension cords

The use of an extension cord is not
recommended for the 2013 or 2415 Band Saw.
But if one is necessary, make sure the cord
rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the
machine’s motor plate. An undersize cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating.

Use the chart in Figure 7 as a general guide in
choosing the correct size cord. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.

230 Volt, Single Phase Operation

As received from the factory, the single-phase
model of the Band Saw is designed to run on
230 volt power. You may either install a plug or
“hard-wire” the Band Saw directly to a control
panel.

If connecting a plug, use a proper UL/CSA listed
2-pole, 3-wire grounding plug suitable for 230V
operation.

If the Band Saw is to be hard-wired to a panel,
make sure a disconnect is available for the
operator. During hard-wiring of the Band Saw,
make sure the fuses have been removed or the
breakers have been tripped in the circuit to
which the Band Saw will be connected. Place a
warning placard on the fuse holder or circuit
breaker to prevent it being turned on while the
machine is being wired.

230 Volt, Three Phase Operation

The three-phase model is factory wired for 230
volt, but can be converted to 460 volt if so
desired (see “Converting From 230 Volt to 460
Volt”). You may either install a plug or “hard-
wire” the Band Saw directly to a control panel.

If you are connecting a plug, use a proper
UL/CSA listed 3-pole, 4-wire grounding plug
suitable for 230 volt operation.

If the Band Saw is to be hard-wired to a panel,
make sure a disconnect is available for the
operator.

Recommended Gauges (AWG) of Extension Cords

Extension Cord Length *

Amps

feet

100
feet

150
feet

200
feet

5 16 16 16 14 12 12

8 16 16 14 12 10 NR

8 to 12

12 to 15

15 to 20

30 10 NR NR NR NR NR

*based on limiting the line voltage drop to 5V at 150% of the
rated amperes.
NR: Not Recommended.

Figure 7