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Default Odd Plug on Radial arm saw

In article .com,
wrote:
The saw has a plug that has two flat terminals not parallal. Is this a
220?


Does it have a center prong in addition to the flat prongs?
Looking at it on-end, if it looks like this it is 220:

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If it looks like this but is the same size as a regular 120V plug, it
is for a 20 amp 120 V circuit:

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Of course, if this is a used machine that you have no prior experience
with, it would be best to check the motor for the proper voltage.
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