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Table 1 Minimum gauge for extension
cords
Volts
120V
Ampere Rating
More than Not
more than
0-6
6-10
10-12
12-16
APPLIANCE CORD
CORD
SET
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Figure 1
Method of securing extension cord
j) Avoid unintentional starting. Don't carry
plugged-in appliance with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
k) Don't abuse cord. Never carry appliance
by cord or yank it to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
l) Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding
the appliance.
m) Don't force appliance. It will do the job
better and with less risk of injury at the rate
for which it was designed.
n) Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
o) Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate appliance
when you are tired.
p) Disconnect appliance. Disconnect the
appliance from the power supply when not
in use, before servicing, when changing
accessories such as blades, and the like.
All-in-one Blower/Vac/Mulcher
Total length of cord in feet
25 50 100
AWG
18 16 16
18 16 14
16 16 14
Not
14 12
recommended
(A) tie cord as shown
(B) connect plug and
receptacle
q) 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.
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r) 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
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accessories. Inspect appliance cord
12
periodically, and if damaged, have it
12
repaired by an authorized service facility.
Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
s) 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.
t) If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
3. WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
a) Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
b) To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose to rain. Store indoors. Do not use
on wet surfaces.
c) Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
d) Use only as described in the manual.
Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
e) Do not with damaged cord or plug. If
appliance is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to a service
center.
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