Power Supply And Electrical Info - Black & Decker 10BLE-025 User Manual

POWER SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL INFO

GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION
The pressure washer is factory-equipped with an electrical cord and a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) power plug. This cord should only be connected to an electrical outlet installed
in accordance with local safety regulations. NOTE: The power supply must be 120 V, 60 Hz and
a minimum 15 amp dedicated circuit.
A. Inspect cord before using. Do not use if cord is damaged.
B. Keep all connections dry and off the ground.
C. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
D. The pressure washer is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter built into the power
plug. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts. Contact
Customer Service for proper replacement parts.
WARNING: Test GFCI before each use. DO NOT use pressure washer if test below fails.
GFCI Test Procedures:
1) Plug GFCI into power receptacle. Indicator light should illuminate.
2) Press test button. Light should turn off.
3). Press reset button for use. Indicator light should illuminate. Do not use if above test fails.
NOTE: The GFCI must be reset each time the pressure washer is connected to an electrical
outlet. Reset by simply pushing the reset button on the GFCI power plug.
Extension cords are not recommended unless they are plugged into a receptacle protected by a
ground fault circuit interrupter. Any extension cord used must be 12 AWG outdoor with maximum
length of 25 feet to prevent excessive voltage loss. Use only extension cords intended for outdoor
use. These extension cords are identified by a marking "Acceptable for use with outdoor
appliances; store indoors when not in use".
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use. These extension cords are identified
by a marking "Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store indoors while not in use". Use
only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the product. Do not use
damaged extension cords. Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged. Do not
abuse extension cord and do not yank on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from heat and
sharp edges. Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the
product from the extension cord.
When using an extension cord, observe the specification below:
Cable Length - Up to 25 ft.
Wire Gauge - 12 AWG Outdoor
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground.
Do not touch plug with wet hands.
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