Jps1006, that's exactly what I want to do. I have 240 volts available on the exterior of the house with long distances for tree trimming. I've fried a few saw motors already even being kind as far as letting them cool after a minute of use. I attribute my woes to too much current draw due to low voltage(120) at the end of the 100 foot extension chord and who knows how many receptical hops inside the house with all connections being push-in, not screwed. Am I crazy?