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The 120 to 220 is fairly easy, if you can find a transformer with the right rating. Odds are, the closest you can get reasonably easy will get you 240 instead of 220. Usually not a problem though.

But going from 60 Hz to 50 Hz is another ball game entirely, and I can't think of any gadget that would let you do that easily and inexpensively.

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Running it on 60hz will just make the motor spin faster. This may not be a problem, and if it is, it will probably only be one of personal preference.

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