Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire
extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine's plug.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. C, shows the correct gauge to use
depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the
cord.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
The ShopMaster Model SM400 is built for precision and performance. The SM400 comes with a powerful 3 amp motor,
rack and pinion upper blade guide assembly, table tilting assembly, and a flexible lamp.
Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container. Remove the protective coating from all
unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline
or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor paste
wax.
NOTICE: THE MANUAL COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL OTHER
ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVE ONLY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING OR
ACCESSORIES AND MAY BE INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.
1.) 3mm hex wrench - supplied
2.) 4mm hex wrench - supplied
EXTENSION CORDS
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES
Ampere
Rating
Volts
0-6
120
0-6
120
0-6
120
0-6
120
6-10
120
6-10
120
6-10
120
6-10
120
10-12
120
10-12
120
10-12
120
10-12
120
12-16
120
12-16
120
12-16
120
UNPACKING AND CLEANING
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED
ASSEMBLY TIME ESTIMATE
Total Length
Gauge of
of Cord in Feet
Extension Cord
up to 25
18 AWG
25-50
16 AWG
50-100
16 AWG
100-150
14 AWG
up to 25
18 AWG
25-50
16 AWG
50-100
14 AWG
100-150
12 AWG
up to 25
16 AWG
25-50
16 AWG
50-100
14 AWG
100-150
12 AWG
up to 25
14 AWG
25-50
12 AWG
GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
Fig. C
3.) flat-head screwdriver
4.) phillips screwdriver
1 hour or less
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