By doubling the voltage, the current is halved. Therefore the I/R (voltage
drop of the wire, which is a function of the current and resistance in wire)
is cut in half. (more voltage to the saw).
The saw starts better (the most current is on startup) runs better, cooler and
should last longer.
Just my $0.02

Frank

Brandt in western Canada wrote:

Does changing the voltage capability on my TS allow me to work the saw
harder or does it simply help prevent overheating and burnout and a few
breaker runs?

I have already blown out a capacitor on the motor, ugh. (120volt setting)