Problem with Steel City Rable Saw 35601

You need a 12AWG extension cord. 14AWG is only good up to 10-15 amps. I would bet that extension cord is very warm to the touch.

http://www.askthebuilder.com/B174_Extension_Cord_Size_Chart.shtml

Also, I have to ask the obvious questions like is the blade sharp, how many teeth, crosscut or rip, etc.

Belts adjusted properly? Running with 110 or 220? Is the saw motor configured for 220 and your plugged into a 110? Did you verify the saw plug? Was it wired correctly?

-- Dave Herron, Boise, ID -- “That which does not crash the browser, makes it stronger”

I agree with Greg… the 14AWG raised a flag for me. I have the Craftsman badged version of that saw running at 110V from a 50’ 12AWG extension cord plugged into an outlet served by a 20A breaker. Eventually I plan to run some outlets to that side of the basement, but I haven’t had any problems with the extension cord setup.

Actually…. isn’t there something about smaller gauge wires being able to handle heavier loads at 220V than at 110V? Since at twice the voltage you only need half the current. So maybe it’s not the cord. But if it’s getting warm like Greg said then it probably is.

I’m betting the saw is set up for 220 and is only running on half a leg at 110.

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

Hello folks, Sorry but I had the guage wrong. I was thinking the 14 was the heavery. It is 12ga AWG. Umm I’ll re-check the saw and see if it is setup for 220 or not. The Belt idea I’ll check again as well. I’ve been over the manual this morning and haven’t found a thing wrong but I had not checked all of you all’s suggestions which I will head out to do now.

Thanks!

-- Jerry, Measure 10 times cut once. Set in the foothills of the Smokey's

Ok it is all good now. What I found was the belt had slipped onto the spindle of the motor pully and was not on the pully itself. I tested the cuts and now I am excited about this saw! I just attached the side table and router as well. on to finishing some more jigs!

Thanks for all your ideas that led me to resolving this.

SaLuTe !!!!! To you all LumberJocks!

-- Jerry, Measure 10 times cut once. Set in the foothills of the Smokey's

Glad it was that easy! Now go cut some wood. On second thought, take a deep breath and let the excitement wane first LOL. Don’t want any shop accidents.

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net