Extension Cords - Craftsman 172.79183 Operator's Manual

ELECTR!CAL SAFETY cont.
L_ WAR NING:
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection should be
• provided on all circuits or outlets to be used for electric lawn and garden power=
tools, Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and should be
used for this measure of protection,
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Z_ WAR NING: Double insulation DOES NOT take the place of normal safety
precautions when operating this tool. • ] "
3. BEFORE pluggingin the tool, BE SORE thatthe outlet voltage supplied is within
the voltage markedon the tool'sdata plate. DO NOT use "AC only"rated toolswith" a DC
power supply.
4. DO NOT expose tools to rain or wet conditions or use electric tools in wet or damp
locations. Water enteringan electrictootwillincreasethe riskof electric shock.
5, If operating an electric tool in damp locations is unavoidable, ALWAYS USEa
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter to supply power to your tool, ALWAYS WEAR
electrician's rubber gloves and footwear in damp conditions,
6, When operating a powertooloutside,ALWAYSusean outdoorextension cordmarked
=W-A" or "W", these cordsare ratedfor outdooruse and reducethe riskof electric Shock,
7. |NSPECT tool cords for damage. Have damaged toolcords repaired at a Sears Service
Center. BE SURE to stay constantly-aware of the cordlocation and keepit wel!away
from the cuttingblade.
8. DO NOT abuse the extension cord_NEVER use the coi'd to carry the tool by or to
pull the plug from the Outlet.Keep cordaway from heat, oil, sharp edges or movingparts,
Replacedamaged cordsimmediately. Damagedcordsincreasethe riskof electricshock,
EXTENSION CORDS
:Usea proper extension cord. ONLYuse colds listedby Underwriter's Laboratories(UL).
Otherextensioncordscan causea dropin linevoltage,resulting in a loss of power
and overheatingof tool.
For thistoolan AWG (AmericanWire Gauge) size of a least 14-gaugeis recommet_ded
for an extensioncordof 25-ft. or less in length.Use 12-gauge for an extension cord
of 50,ft. Extension cords 100;ft. or longerare not recommended.
Remember,a smaller wire gauge size has greater capacity than a larger dumber
(14-gaugewire has more capacitythan 16-gaugewire; 12-gauge wire has more capacity
than 14-gauge). When Jndoubtusethe smallernumber.
When operatinga powertooloutdoors,use an outdoorextensioncordmarked "W-A_or =W".
These cordsare ratedforoutdooruse and reducethe risk of electricshock.
I Ll_k CAUT|ON _ Keep the extension cord ct_r of the work area. Posit{o'n the I
cord so that it will not get caught on bushes, hedges, tree trunks, lawnmowers
or other obstructions while you are working with the Edger.
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