Safety - Chicago Electric 69293 Owner's Manual

Power Cord Safety (cont.)
3-Prong Plug
and Outlet
Your unit has a plug as illustrated above. The outlet
used should look like the outlet illustrated above.
Do not remove the grounding prong from
the plug. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
5. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
6. 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.
Personal Safety
1. Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear
is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves. Use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty.
Gardening Appliance Use and Care
1. Avoid Dangerous Environment -
Do not use appliances in damp or wet locations.
2. Do not Use In Rain.
Item 69293 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Extension Cord Size
The following table shows the correct cord size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
TABLE A – MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR
EXTENSION CORDS
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH
Ampere Rating
(at full load)
25'
0 – 6 18
6 – 10 18
10 – 12 16
12 – 16 14
Connecting Cords
To reduce the risk of the cords pulling apart
during operation, do one of the following:
a. Make a knot as shown below
then connect the cords:
Extension
Cord
b. Or, use a plug-receptacle retaining
strap or connector designed to hold
extension cords to appliance cords.
3. Avoid Unintentional Starting - Do not carry
plugged-in appliance with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
4. Do not Overreach -
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
5. Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
3. Keep Children Away - All visitors should
be kept at a distance from work area.
4. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
(120 VOLT)
50' 100' 150'
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not recommended
Appliance
Cord
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