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Femi Hem Saw 782XL

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6 June 2020 at 17:06 #478013
Alan Wilkinson 1
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Hi I just bought a Femi Hem saw and its got a two pin plug on it is it ok to just cut this off? and fit one of ours the only two pin adaptors I have are only 1amp rated so will not stand the saw I dont think.?

ITs the 780xl model I though I had seen a posting on here about Jason having one but cannot find it now,

atb Alan
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6 June 2020 at 17:06 #10282
Alan Wilkinson 1
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6 June 2020 at 17:11 #478015
JasonB
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Mine came with a UK 3-pin on it from a UK supplier.
6 June 2020 at 17:14 #478016
Alan Wilkinson 1
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mine came from Italy but can I just lop off the 2 pin plug and fit a proper one??

Edited By Alan Wilkinson 1 on 06/06/2020 17:14:52
6 June 2020 at 17:17 #478018
Anthony Knights
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Mine was the same. I cut the plug off and fitted a UK 13 amp. No problem. Mine had Border Force stickers all over the box it came in, so I assume it came directly from Italy.
6 June 2020 at 17:17 #478019
Spurry
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Shouldn't be a problem, providing you have a 230/240v motor.
6 June 2020 at 17:41 #478023
Alan Wilkinson 1
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Ok its for the chop then thanks all for replies.
6 June 2020 at 17:51 #478028
ChrisB
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Most probably, when you cut the power lead you'll find there are 3 wires. Although it's 2 pin it should have earth contacts on the the side.

I bought a Nebes bandsaw from Italy, it's similar to the femi and changed the plug to 3pin, it had 3 wires.
6 June 2020 at 18:24 #478043
JohnF
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You can also get Euro/UK converter plugs see here **LINK**

John
6 June 2020 at 21:02 #478084
Dave Halford
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Posted by JohnF on 06/06/2020 18:24:32:

You can also get Euro/UK converter plugs see here **LINK**

John

Not at 900W
6 June 2020 at 22:03 #478093
Michael Briggs
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Same as Jason, mine came from a uk supplier with a moulded 3 pin plug fitted, just checked and as you would expect the metalwork is earthed.
7 June 2020 at 05:32 #478107
Ron Laden
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My Femi came from a UK supplier and is wired with a typical euro Schuko "earthed" plug. It came with a Power Connections UK SCP3 adaptor fitted (by the supplier I guess). Impressed with the adaptor, comes with easy access 13 amp fuse and the Schuko plug is locked in, no danger of it pulling out or working loose.
7 June 2020 at 07:08 #478113
JasonB
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Main difference between the one Ron has and the adaptor linked to earlier is that Ron's has the earth tab to connect to the side of the euro plug so machine will be earthed.
7 June 2020 at 07:55 #478123
Gray62
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Axminster sell a 13A grounded Schuko converter similar to the one shown in Jasons post
7 June 2020 at 08:32 #478127
JohnF
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Posted by Dave Halford on 06/06/2020 21:02:19:

Posted by JohnF on 06/06/2020 18:24:32:

You can also get Euro/UK converter plugs see here **LINK**

John

Not at 900W

Quite correct Dave I should have looked closer but it was the first I saw when I looked for an example—- should have paid more attention! I have a couple of items with such adaptors but they are earthed and 13amp fused

John
7 June 2020 at 09:25 #478132
Dave Halford
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Posted by JohnF on 07/06/2020 08:32:49:

Posted by Dave Halford on 06/06/2020 21:02:19:

Posted by JohnF on 06/06/2020 18:24:32:

You can also get Euro/UK converter plugs see here **LINK**

John

Not at 900W

Quite correct Dave I should have looked closer but it was the first I saw when I looked for an example—- should have paid more attention! I have a couple of items with such adaptors but they are earthed and 13amp fused

John

John, To be honest I had no idea someone could get an adapter that fits in a 13A socket that was only rated at 2.5A and fused for 3A. Hopefully the pin spacing only matches Euro shaver plugs.
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