CV-SERIES — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING
ALWAYS use a grounded
REMOVETHE GROUNDING PIN FROMTHE PLUG!
■Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use and so marked.
■Use only the gauge wire and length of cord recommended for the motor size. If in doubt, go to the next heavier gauge. (The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.)
■See (Table 1) for recommended extension cord sizes.
WARNING
MAKE CERTAIN the motor is connected to a GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER to protect the operator from possible electric shock.
4.Use of extension cords.
■MAKE CERTAIN the power cord/extension cord is free from damage, and that the grounding circuit is operational. Repair or replace all damaged cords and grounding units.
■When extending the cord, DO NOT submerge the connection in water. Avoid the possiblility of electric shock by ALWAYS making
TABLE 1. Extension Cord Sizes
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| 115V | 25 Ft. | 50 Ft. |
| 100 Ft. | 150 Ft. |
| 200 Ft. | 250 Ft. |
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| 230V | 50 Ft. | 100 Ft. |
| 200 Ft. | 300 Ft. |
| 400 Ft. | 500 Ft. | |
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0 | - 2 | 18 | 18 |
| 18 | 16 |
| 16 | 14 | |
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2 | - 3 | 18 | 18 |
| 16 | 14 |
| 14 | 12 | |
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3 | - 4 | 18 | 18 |
| 16 | 14 |
| 12 | 12 | |
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4 | - 5 | 18 | 18 |
| 14 | 12 |
| 12 | 10 | |
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5 | - 6 | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | 12 |
| 10 | 10 | |
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6 | - 8 | 18 | 16 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 10 | 8 | |
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8 - 10 | 18 | 14 |
| 12 | 10 |
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10 | - 12 | 16 | 14 |
| 10 | 8 |
| 8 | 6 | |
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12 | - 14 | 16 | 12 |
| 10 | 8 |
| 6 | 6 | |
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14 | - 16 | 16 | 12 |
| 10 | 8 |
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16 | - 18 | 14 | 12 |
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18 | - 20 | 14 | 12 |
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CAUTION
Use of an extension cord with a wire gauge smaller than, or length longer than that stated previously could result in reduced motor performance and/or damage to the motor or extension cord due to overheating.
Emergencies
■ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher.
■ALWAYS know the location of the nearest first aid kit.
■Know the phone numbers of the nearest ambulance, doctor and fire department. Ensure that a phone or radio is readily available at the jobsite. If this is not possible, know the location of the nearest phone. This information will be invaluable in the event of an emergency.