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Electrical Safety
1.
Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for
this electric t edger. Receptacles are available
having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
2.
To prevent electric shock, use only with an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use, such as
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Before use, check that the extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, make sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. For lengths more than 50 ft (15 m), a No.14 AWG
(or greater) extension cord should be used. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating.
3.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has
a polarized plug (i.e. one blade is wider than the other).
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fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug
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cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a
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the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does
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the proper wall outlet. Do not modify the appliance plug,
extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any
way.
4.
To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from
the extension cord during operation, use the onboard
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two cords as shown in Table 1.
5.
Do not abuse the cord. Never pull the t edger
by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the
receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
Double-Insulated Appliances
In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation
are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is
provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means
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dealer. Replacement parts for a double-insulated appliance
must be identical to the parts they replace. A double-insulated
appliance is marked with the words “Double Insulation” or
“Double Insulated.” The symbol
(square within a square)
may also be marked on the appliance.
DOUBLE-INSULATED: GROUNDING NOT
REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
This electric t edger is double-insulated, eliminating
the need for a separate grounding system. Use only identical
replacement parts. Read the instructions before servicing
double-insulated appliances. Use this electric t edger
only as described in this manual.
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WARNING
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Electric shock may cause SEVERE INJURY or
DEATH. Heed these warnings:
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to make contact with water while it is in operation. If
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or while standing in water. Wearing rubber boots
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EXTENSION CORD CHART
Extension Cord
Length
Wire Gauge (A.W.G.):
Up to 50 ft
(15 m)
+50 ft - 100 ft
(+15 m - 30 m)
16
14
(B) Connect plug and receptacle
Cord set
Appliance cord
(A) Tie cord as shown
Table 1. Method of Securing Extension Cord
