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OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
Selecting an Extension Cord
The chart below shows the length of extension cords and the corresponding acceptable cord ratings.
For a 50' (15 m) cord, use 16 AWG.
For a 100' (30 m) cord, use 14 AWG.
For a 150' (45 m) cord, use 12 AWG.
Use only a CSA or equivalent agency listed extension cord that is approved for outdoor use.
I M P O R T A N T
Using any other length or rating of cord will adversely affect the performance and possibly the life of the electric motor,
and may also cause breakers to trip or fuses to blow in the household fuse box.
CONNECTING TO THE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Connect the plug to the extension cord by fully inserting the plug from the mower into the receptacle on the extension
cord. The lawn mower’s plug will only fit into the polarized extension cord one way. If the plug does not fit into the
extension cord properly, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a proper polarized cord or call the toll-‐free
helpline.
CONNECTING TO THE ELECTRIC POWER SOURCE
W A R N I N G
This mower is designed to operate on a 15A circuit. If the mower is difficult to start when connected to a circuit that
contains a standard 15 A fuse or circuit breaker, call the toll-‐free helpline. Do not use a fuse or circuit breaker with
higher rating than that specified for your particular branch circuit.
Plug the extension cord into a convenient 120 V AC, 60 Hz outlet, which can be located either outdoors or indoors. In
order to avoid blowing fuses, use an outlet that is not overloaded. Do not use oversized fuses without consulting an
electrician.
