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appliance. Receptacles are available having
built-in GFCI protection and may be used for
this measure of safety.
8)
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.
9) 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 1 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 cord. To reduce the
risk of disconnection of appliance cord from
the extension cord during operating:
i) Make a knot as shown in Figure 1; or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining
straps or connectors described in this manual.
10) Avoid unintentional Starting - Don’t carry
plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be
sure switch is off when plugging in.
11) Don’t Abuse Cord - Never carry appliance
by cord or yank it to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
12) Don’t Force Appliance - It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury
at the rate for which it was designed.
13) Don’t overreach - Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
14) Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do not operate appliance
when you are tired.
15) Disconnect Appliance - Disconnect the
appliance from the power supply when not in
use, before servicing, when changing
accessories such as blades, and the like.
16) Store idle Appliances indoors - When not in
use, appliances should be stored indoors in
dry, and high or locked-up place - out of reach
of children.
17) Maintain Appliance with Care - Keep cutting
edge sharp and clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect appliance cord
periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired
by an authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
18) Check Damaged Parts - before further use
of the appliance, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other condition that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
Table 1 Minimum gauge
for extension cords
Volts
Total length of cord in feet
120V
25
50
100
150
Ampere
rating more
than-not more
than
AWG
0-6
18
16
16
14
6-10
18
16
14
12
10-12
16
16
14
12
12-16
14
12
Not
recommended
FIGURE 1
METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSION
CORD
(A) TIE CORD AS SHOWN