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If you can't, then changing the circuit to 240v is trivial; the hard
part is
running the cable and that is already done.


I am curious don't you need thicker insulation at the higher voltage
and therefore cable rated for 220V and the correct amperage?. Also what
is the amperage rating of your saw?

I hope you are kidding.
You only get 120v in your house. 240v uses two hots, 120v uses only one hot
and a grounding conductor; so there is 120v on all the wires regardless of
whether it is 240v or 120v.
Besides, romex is generally rated to 600v.

In fact 240v is less demanding because the current is half that of 120v; he
could probably use #14 for his saw on 240v when 120v requires #12..

What ever the case you should talk to your electrical inspector or
licensed electrician, not take newsgroup advice on this,which is worth
what you paid for it.

I generally find the advice here to be very valuable; well perhaps not
generally, but often.