Wiring the 7491RS table saw to 220/240v?

[KiwiBro]

Hi All,

As (yet another) impoverished New Zealand chippy trying to not get ripped on tool purchases but still wanting quality gear, I've been drawn yet again towards the tools sold in USA. I use a step-down transformer but it's becoming a drag taking or remembering to take it to jobs.

Is there any way to rewire the 110v 7491RS table saw motor to handle 240v please? I've been looking around online to see if I can find a wiring diagram in a manual but have not been able to find one. Knowing that some people in USA run 220v in their workshops I'm hoping someone has been able to crack this nut and has some advice. I realise our 50Hz power means the 60Hz motors are going to spin slower but I've not had any hassles with the motors I currently run off the step down transformer.

I'm also looking at the 735 thickness planer but with a spiral head. But for now just keen to crack the 7491 motor rewiring nut, if possible please.

Any help very much appreciated.

Thanks,
Tony

 

*Update* Looking at the parts lists, the armature and field are different part numbers between the 120 and 240v models. 😞