Stihl FSE 60 Instruction Manual page 9

plug will fit into a polarized extension
cord only one way. If the plug does not 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 trimmer plug,
extension cord receptacle, or extension
cord plug in any way.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) of outlet(s) to be used for the
gardening appliance. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection
and may be used for this measure of
safety.
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 table below
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.
Minimum wire gage for extension cords
for 120 Volt appliances using
0 - 6 amps
Cord length (ft) 25 50
Wire size (AWG) 18 16
FSE 60
Appropriate extension cords are
available in special stores for electrical
equipment.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use
only with an extension cord intended for
outdoor use, such as an extension cord
of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or
SJTOW-A.
Strain Relief
To reduce the risk of disconnection of
appliance cord from the extension cord
during operating:
Insert unit's plug (1) into extension cord
coupling (2).
100 150
16 14
1
2
3
5
4
Make a loop (3) in the extension cord
and pass it through the opening (4). Slip
the loop over the hook (5) and pull it
tight.
WARNING
Inspect the power supply
cord, plug and extension
cord before use and peri -
odically during use. In
order to reduce the risk of
serious injury from elec -
trocution, never use your
trimmer if the power sup -
ply cord or plug is cut,
cracked, worn or dam -
aged. Disconnect the
plug from the power sup -
ply and have a dealer
replace the power supply
cord. Immediately
replace any damaged
extension cords.
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