Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Rules - Black & Decker PP610 Instruction Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it
contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS.
The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

ImpORTANT SAFETY RULES

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WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
WARNING:
For safe operation read and understand owner's manual.
• Avoid Dangerous Environment. Don't use pole saw in damp or wet
locations.
• Don't Use In Rain.
• Keep Children Away. All visitors should be kept at a distance from
work area.
• 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.
• Use Safety Glasses. Always use face or dust mask if operation is
dusty.
• Use Right Appliance. Do not use pole saw for any job except that for
which it is intended.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be
provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the pole saw.
Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be
used for this measure of safety.
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.
• 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 following table, 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 Gauge for Cord Sets
volts
120V 0-25
240V 0-50
Ampere Rating
More Not more
Than Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
10 - 12 16
12 - 16 14
- To reduce the risk of disconnection of pole saw cord from the
extension cord during operating make a knot as shown in Figure
below.
2
Total Length of Cord in Feet
26-50 51-100 101-150
51-100 101-200 201-300
American Wire Gauge
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended