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[vhaltz]

Hi,

I'm a total DIY newbie having trouble starting up a used table saw, Makita LS0815FL model.

I've never used power tools before so apologies if this is very basic, but it doesn't have a regular mains plug and the transformer I found online for it doesn't seem to fit due to the position of the plastic notch - attached an image of both.

The transformer is almost exactly like this one. Did I just pick the wrong one? Or is there some obvious way to fit them that I haven't tried? A bit concerned that I might break something if I'd tried to force it to fit.
https://www.electricalworld.com/Images/ ... l/2786.Jpg

Thanks in advance to anyone spending the time to help.
Cheers!

[Mr White]

The plug and socket you have are NOT compatible, they are desigend not to fit for a reason.
Blue accesories are used on 240V ac
Yellow accesories are used on110V ac

Have a look for the power rating plate on your table saw and see what that says the voltage is that it runs at (Or take a picture and post it here.)