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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING!
Read and understand all
instructions. Read and follow all safety
rules and operating instructions before using
this product. Read instructions carefully before
assembling. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
1. FOR ALL DOUBLE-INSULATED
APPLIANCES
a) Replacement parts
When servicing use only identical replacement
parts.
b) 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, 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 APPLIANCES
a) Avoid dangerous environment.
Don’t use
trimmers in damp or wet locations.
b) Do not use in rain.
c) Keep children away.
All visitors should be
kept at safe distance from the work area.
d) Dress properly.
Don’t 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.
e) Use safety glasses.
Always use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
f) Use right appliance.
Do not use appliance
for any job except that for which it is intended.
g) 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.
h) WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock use only with an extension cord
intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A,
S0W-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.
i) 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 cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The following table shows the
correct 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. To reduce the
risk of disconnection of appliance cord from
the extension cord during operating:
a) Make a knot as shown in Figure 2; or
b) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining
straps or connectors described in this manual.
Table 1: Minimum gauge for cord sets.
