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SAFETY WARNINGS: DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulated tools are 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 tool is equipped with a two prong
plug which permits you to use extension
cords without concern for maintaining a
ground connection.
NOTE:
Double insulation does not take
the place of normal safety precautions
when operating this tool. The insulation
system is for added protection against
injury resulting from a possible electrical
insulation failure within the tool.
Replacement parts:
When servicing all
tools, USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT
PARTS. Repair or replace damaged
cords.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED
PLUGS
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 change
the tool plug or extension cord in any
way.
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 otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
WARNING:
When servicing double
insulated tools, USE ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS. Replace or
repair damaged cords.
WARNING:
To prevent electrical shock
hazard, use only with an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Always connect
extension cords to a fused line or one
protected by a circuit breaker.
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.
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EXTENSION CORD.
Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord be sure it
is 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. The following table 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.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR
STRING TRIMMERS
1. DO NOT immerse tool in water or
squirt it with a hose. DO NOT allow
any liquid to get inside it.
2. Do not store the tool on or adjacent to
fertilizers or chemicals.
3. DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
Minimum Gage for Extension Cords (AWG) 120
VAC Tools
Total Cord Length 0-25 26-50 51-100 105-150
Amp Rating
AWG AWG AWG
AWG
More than 0
18
16
16
14
Not More than 6
More than 6
18
16
14
12
Not More than 10
More than 10
16
16
14
12
Not more than 12
More than 12
14
12
Not
Not more than 16
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