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15. Store idle appliances indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry and high
or locked-up place out of the reach of children.
16. Maintain appliance with care – Inspect extension
cords periodically and immediately replace them if they
are damaged. Only use an authorized service facility to
repair the appliance. Keep the handles of the unit dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
17. Check for damaged parts – Before using the
appliance, carefully check the device to confirm 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. Any part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
Extension Cords
• Make sure your extension cord is intact and in proper
working order. When using an extension cord, be sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1
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 is, the
heavier the cord.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for
this electric appliance. Receptacles are available with
built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure
of safety.
• Use only UL listed extension cords. Inspect the extension
cord before use and never use damaged or altered
extension cords. Follow the extension cord manufacturer's
safety instructions.
• To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from the
extension cord during operation, make a knot with the two
cords as shown in Table 2.
Table 1. Minimum Recommended Extension Cord
Gauge (AWG) Chart
Total length of cord in feet
Volts
120V
25
220V
50
Ampere Rating
(Extension Cord Gauge)
0 – 6
18
6 – 10
18
10 – 12
16
14
12 – 16
26-50
51-100
101-150
51-100
101-200
201-300
AWG
16
16
14
16
14
12
16
14
12
12
Not Recommended
Table 2. Method of Securing Extension Cord
Cord set
(A) Tie cord as shown
(B) Connect plug and receptacle
Double-Insulated Appliances
In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are
provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is
provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a
means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a
double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system, and should be performed only by
qualified service personnel at an authorized Snow Joe
dealer. Replacement parts for a double-insulated appliance
must be identical to the parts they replace. A double-insulated
appliance is marked with the words "Double Insulation" or
"Double Insulated." The symbol
may also be marked on the appliance.
DOUBLE-INSULATED: GROUNDING NOT
REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
This leaf mulcher/shredder is double-insulated, eliminating
the need for a separate grounding system. Use only identical
replacements parts. Read the instructions before servicing
double-insulated leaf shredders. Use this leaf mulcher/
shredder only as described in this manual.
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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not expose to rain. Store indoors.
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WARNING!
For your own safety, read and
understand the operator's manual. Do not run the unit
unattended.
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CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of injury from moving
parts, unplug the unit before cleaning or servicing.
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Appliance cord
service
®
(square within a square)
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