Craftsman 315.79889 owner manual Extension

RULESFORSAFEOPERATION(Continued)

EXTENSION		CORDS. The use of any			_, WARNING:		Check extension cords before
extension cord will cause some				loss of	each use. If damaged,			replace immediately.
power. To keep the loss to a minimum and					Never use tool with a damaged cord since
					touching the damaged area could cause
to prevent tool overheating, be sure to use
					qlectrical	shock resulting in serious injury.
an extension cord heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. For					POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of
lengths less than 100 feet, No. 16 A.W.G.
					electric shock, this appliance has a polar-
extension cords should be used. Follow the
					ized plug (one blade			is wider than the other)
recommended			cord sizes on the following
chart when using extension cords. If in					and will require the use of a polarized
					extension cord. The appliance plug will fit
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
					into a polarized extension cord only one
smaller the gage number the heavier the
					way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
cord. For tools rated 6 amps or less:
					extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug
Extension Cord Length Wire Size A.W.G.
					still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized
	25	Feet		18
					extension cord. A polarized extension cord
	50	Feet		16	will require		the use of a polarized wall
100		Feet		16	outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized
					wall outlet only one way. If the plug does
150		Feet		14
					not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the
To reduce the			risk of disconnection of hedge		plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a
trimmer	from		the extension	cord during	qualified	electrician to install the proper wall
operation:					outlet. Do not change the equipment plug,
					extension cord receptacle, or extension
(1) Use the extension cord retainer as shown
					cord plug in any way.
in Figure	5,	or

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to

(2) Make a knot as shown in Figure 6.

them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc- tions.

WARNING:

The operation of any hedge trimmer can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

_i, WARNING: Your hedge trimmer should never be plugged in while you are assembling parts or making adjustments. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield if needed

when operating your hedge trimmer,

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