Worx WG250 Instruction Manual page 7

Table 1
cords
Ampere
rating
Minimum gauge for extension
Volts Total length of cord in feet
120v 2 6 i6o i;ooi ;o
more not more AWG
than than
O 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended
NOTE - Only the applicable parts of theTable need to be
included.
Figure 2 Method of securing cord set
CORD APPLIANCE CORD
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lO)Avoid Unintentional Starting - Don't carry
plugged-in hedge trimmer with finger
on switch. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
11)Don't Abuse Cord - Never carry hedge
trimmer by cord or yank it to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
Exception: This warning does not apply
to a battery-operated hedge trimmer with
a separable battery.
12)Danger - Risk of Cut - Keep Hands Away
From Blades - Keep both hands on
handles when power is on.
Do not attempt to remove cut material
nor hold material to be cut when blades
are moving. Make sure trimmer switch is
off when clearing jammed material from
blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting
blades or cutting edges when picking up
or holding the hedge trimmer.
Caution _ |)|ades coast a_er turn off.
13)Don't Force HedgeTrimmer- It will do the
job better and with less risk of injury at
the rate for which it was designed.
14)Don't Overreach - Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
15)Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do not operate
hedge trimmer when you are tired.
16)Disconnect Hedge Trimmer - Disconnect
the hedge trimmer from the power
supply when not in use, before servicing,
when changing accessories, and the like.
17)Store Idle HedgeTrimmer Indoors -When
not in use, hedge trimmer should be
stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-
up place- out of reach of children.
18)Maintain Hedge Trimmer With Care -
Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for
best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect hedge trimmer cord periodically,
and if damaged, have it repaired by
an authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil and grease.
19)Check Damaged Parts - Before further use
of the hedge trimmer, 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.
3. FOR /ILL BATTERY-OPERATED HEDGE
TRIMMERS
a) Do not charge hedge trimmer in rain, or
in wet locations.
b) Do not use battery-operated hedge
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