Specifications

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SAFE IN$TRUCTHON$
WARNBNG! Read All Instructions when
using electric gardening appliances.
Basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and personal injury, including the following:
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a)
b)
FOR ALL DOUBLE-nNSULATED
APPILL41NCES
Replacement pa_s. When servicing use
only identical replacement parts°
Polarized Appliance Connections
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other) and will require
the use of a polarized extension cord°
The appliance plug wilt fit into a polarized
extension cord only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the extension cord,
reverse the plug.. If the plug still does not fit,
obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A
polarized extension cord will require the use
of a polarized wall outlet,. This plug will fit
into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet,
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper wall outlet Do not change the
equipment plug, extension cord receptacle,
or extension cord plug in any way,
2. FOR ALL APPLEANCES
a) Avoid dangerous environment. Don't
use appliances in damp or wet locations_
b} Don't use in rain.
c) Keep chi|dren away. All visitors should be
kept at a distance from work area_
d) Dress proper_. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry.. They can be caught in
moving parts.. Use of protective gloves and
substantial footwear is recommended when
working outdoors.. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.,
e) Use safety glasses. Always use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
f) Use right appl_iance. Do not use appliance for
any job except that for which it is intended,,
g) Ground Fauk Circuit Pnterrupter (GFCg)
protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outmet(s) to be used for
the gardening applia.ce. Receptacles
are available having built-in GFCt protection
and may be used for an added measure of
h )_ IJtIARNING! To
reduce the risk of
electric shock, use only with an extension
cord intended for outdoor use, such as an
extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A_
or SJTOW-A_
i) _xtension cord! Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition,, When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product
will draw_ An undersized extension cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating.Table I shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage.The smaller the
gage number, the heavier the cordoTo reduce
the risk of disconnection of appliance cord
from the extension cord during operating:
i) Make a knot as shown in Figure 2; or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps
or connectors described in this manual.
Table 1 Minimuna gauge for extension
cords
Ampere Rating
More than Not
more than
. 0-6
6-10
, 10-12 .......
12-16
Volts Total length of cord in feet
120V I 2s t 501i001 is0
_ 240V ....... 50 I i001 }00 I 300-
AmericanWrie Gauge
. 1# .... !6 16 f !2
18 16 14 12
16 16 : 14 12
Not recom-
14 12
mended
Figure I
Uethod of securing extension cord
Tie cord as shown
(B) connect p!ug and
j) Avoid unintentional starting. Don't carry
plugged-in appliance with finger on switch,
Be sure switch is off when plugging in..
l() Don't abuse cord. Never carry appliance
by cord or yank it to disconnect from
receptacle.. Keep cord from heat, oil, and
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