Extension Cord; While Operating Pole Trimmer; Before Operating Pole Trimmer - Black & Decker GSP401 Instruction Manual

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. 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. To reduce the risk of
disconnection of appliance cord from the
extension cord during operating:
Minimum Gauge for cord Sets
volts Total length of cord in feet
120V 0-25
240V 0-50
ampere rating
More Not more American Wire Gauge
Than Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
10 - 12 16
12 - 16 14
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retain extension cord.
• Avoid Unintentional Starting. Don't
carry plugged-in appliance with finger
on switch. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
• Replacement Parts when servicing use
only identical replacement parts.
• Polarized Appliance Connections to
reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized extension
cord. The appliance plug will fit into
a polarized extension cord only one
way. If the plug does no fit fully into the
extension cord, reverse the plug. If the
plug still does not fit, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord. A polarized
extension cord will require the use of
a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit
into the polarized wall outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into
the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the
plug still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper wall
outlet. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or
extension cord plug in any way.
26-50 51-100 101-150
51-100 101-200 201-300
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended
Make a knot as shown to
IMPorTanT SafeTy ruleS
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all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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before operating pole trimmer

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designed to provide protection from electric shock
in the event of contact with overhead electric lines,
Consult local regulations for safe distances from
overhead electric power lines and ensure that
the operating position is safe and secure before
operating the extended reach hedge trimmer.
• For safe operation, read and understand all
instructions before using the Pole Trimmer.
Follow all safety instructions. Failure to
follow all safety instructions listed below,
can result in serious personal injury.
• Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate Pole Trimmer
when you are tired.
• Only well-instructed adults should
operate Pole Trimmer. Never allow
children to operate.
• Do not use Pole Trimmer for any job except
that for which it is intended.
• Do not allow children or untrained
individuals to use this unit.
• Always use head protection when
operating the extended-reach hedge
trimmer overhead. Falling debris can
result in serious injury.
• Wear the following safety gear when
operating Pole Trimmer:
- head protection
- heavy-duty gloves
- substantial footwear
- safety glasses, goggles or face screen that
are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
- face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing, or jewelry
of any kind that could get caught in the
moving blades or parts of the Pole Trimmer.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder
level to prevent entanglement in any
moving parts.

wHile operating pole trimmer

• Stay alert. Use common sense while
operating the unit.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas
invite injuries.
• Keep children, animals and bystanders
at a safe distance away from Pole
Trimmer. Only Pole Trimmer user should
be in work area.
• Grip Pole Trimmer securely - one hand on the
bail handle, the other on the pole handle.
• Keep finger off trigger until ready to use.
• Before starting Pole Trimmer, make sure
blades are not touching anything.
• Keep all parts of body away from blades
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read and understand
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