Owner's Manual

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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
6. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product
will expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling. (California
Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
Extension Cord Size
The following table shows the correct cord size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
TABLE A – MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR
EXTENSION CORDS (120 VOLT)
Ampere Rating
(at full load)
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH
25′ 50′ 100′ 150′
0 – 6 18 16 16 14
6 – 10 18 16 14 12
10 – 12 16 16 14 12
12 – 16 14 12 Not recommended
Connecting Cords
To reduce the risk of the cords pulling apart
during operation, do one of the following:
a. Make a knot as shown below
then connect the cords:
b.
Extension
Cord
Appliance
Cord
1
2
Or, use a plug-receptacle retaining
strap or connector designed to hold
extension cords to appliance cords.
Personal Safety
1. Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear
is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
hard hat and heavy-duty rubber work
gloves. Use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
3. Avoid Unintentional Starting -
Do not carry plugged-in appliance with nger on
switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
4. Do not Overreach - Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
5. Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
6. DANGER! People with pacemakers should
not use pole saws. Pole saws produce
strong electromagnetic elds that can cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
People with pacemakers should consult
their physician(s) for advice.
Gardening Appliance Use and Care
1. Avoid Dangerous Environment -
Do not use appliances in damp or wet locations.
2. Do Not Use In Rain.
3. Keep Children Away - All visitors should
be kept at a distance from work area.
4. When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.
5. Use Right Appliance - Do not use appliance for
any job except that for which it is intended.
6. Do Not Force Appliance - It will do the
job better and with less likelihood of injury
at the rate for which it was designed.
7. Store Idle Appliances Indoors - When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and
high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.
8. Disconnect Appliance - Disconnect the
appliance from the power supply when not
in use, before servicing, when changing
accessories such as blades, and the like.
Power Cord Safety (cont.)