Haussmann 59695011, Operator'S Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
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
1) Replacement Parts
When servicing use only identical replacement
parts.
2) 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 will 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.
3) Avoid Dangerous Environments – Don’t use
appliances in damp or wet locations.
4) Don’t Use In Rain.
5) Keep Children Away – All visitors should be
kept at a distance from work area.
6) 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.
7) Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty.
8) Use Right Tool – Do not use appliance for any
job except that for which it is intended.
9) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the circuit(s)
or outlet(s) to be used for the gardening
appliance. Receptacles are available having
built-in GFCI protection and may be used for
this measure of safety.
10) Warning – 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.
11) Extension 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 57.1 shows the correct size to use
Volts Total length of cord in feet
120V 25 50 100 150
Ampere Rating
More than not more than
AWG
0-6
6-10
10-12
12-16
18
18
16
14 16
16
16
12 16
14
14 14
12
12
Not recommended
Table 57.1
Minimum gauge for extension cords