DOUBLE INSULATION
Your Mower is DOUBLE INSULATED to give you added safety. This means
that it is constructed throughout with TWO separate “layers” of electrical
insulation or one DOUBLE thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s
electrical system.
Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a
result, your mower is equipped with a two-prong plug which permits you to
use extension cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection.
POLARIZED PLUG
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This equipment must be used with a suitable
polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord. Polarized connections will fit
together only one way. Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension
cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into
the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable
extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the lawnmower
plug or extension cord in any way.
EXTENSION CORDS
Double insulated tools have 2-wire cords, and can be used with 2-wire or
3-wire extension cords. Only round jacketed extension cords should be used,
and we recommend that they be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.)
and C.S.A. If the extension cord will be used outside, the cord must be
suitable for outdoor use. Any cord marked as outdoor can also be used for
indoor work.
An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire
Gauge) for safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating. The
smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable,
that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than
one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual
extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
To determine the minimum wire size required, refer to the chart below:
(Refer to your mower’s nameplate to find the Ampere rating)
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Cord insulation must be
intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors must be undamaged.
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, which can
shorten the life of the motor. The 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.
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OPERATION
CAUTION: WHEN SERVICING ALL
TOOLS, USE ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS. REPAIR OR
REPLACE DAMAGED CORDS.
ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TO MOWER (FIGURE 6)
DO NOT
connect the extension cord to power source until you have finished
reading this manual and you are ready to start mowing.
1. The extension cord must be polarized and will only plug in one way,
orient the wide slot with the wide blade in the switch housing.
2. Loop the extension cord and push the loop up through the hole in the
switch housing.
3. Pull the extension cord on the side of the loop that is plugged into the
switch housing and remove all the slack in this section of the extension
cord.
4. Place the loop over the strain relief tab on the switch housing and pull the
extension cord so the loop draws down around the strain relief tab as shown
in the detail. Double check to see that you did not loosen the extension cord.
INSPECT CUTTING AREA
THE OPERATION OF ANY LAWNMOWER CAN RESULT IN FOREIGN OBJECTS THROWN INTO THE
EYES, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR EYE
SHIELDS BEFORE STARTING YOUR LAWNMOWER AND WHILE MOWING. WE RECOMMEND
WIDE-VISION SAFETY MASK FOR OVER THE SPECTACLES OR STANDARD SAFETY GLASSES,
AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETAIL OR CATALOGUE STORES.
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FIGURE 6
120 Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
Ampere Rating
25
50
100
150
More Not More
Than Than
A.W.G.
0 - 6
18
16
16
14
6 - 10
18
16
14
12
10 - 12
16
16
14
12
12 - 16
14
12
NOT RECOMMENDED
NOTE:
A lawnmower is a major appliance and should not be operated
simultaneously with other major appliances on the same house
circuit.
Warning:
Make sure that other persons and pets are at least
100 feet away.
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, stones,
and other debris which might be thrown
by the rotating blades.
