Pre-Operation

POLARIZED APPLIANCE

CONNECTIONS

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord.

•The appliance plug will ﬁ t into a polar- ized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not ﬁ t fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not ﬁ t, obtain a correct polarized extension cord.

•A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will ﬁ t into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not ﬁ t fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not ﬁ t, contact a quali- ﬁ ed electrician to install the proper wall outlet.

IMPORTANT: Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

2-prong	Properly grounded
plug	extension cord

CAUTION: In all cases, make certain the receptacle in question is properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a certiﬁ ed electrician check the receptacle.

This mower is “Double Insulated”.

WARNING: This mower is for outdoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

•Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use lawn mowers in damp or wet loca- tions.

•Don’t Use In Rain.

•Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept a safe 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 footwear is recommended when working outdoors.

•Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

•Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn mower 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 lawn mower. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may

be used for this measure of safety. WARNING: To prevent electric shock

use only with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use, such as SW, SOW, STW, STOW, SJW, SJOW, SJTW or SJTOW.

•Extension Cord – Make sure your exten- sion cord set is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current you’re product will draw. An undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage, re- sulting in loss of power and overheating. The table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and name- plate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord.

MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)

(WHEN USING 120 V ONLY)

Amp Rating			Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)

More Than	Not More Than	25' (7.6 m)		50' (15 m)	100' (30.4 m)	150' (45.7 m)
0	6	18		16	16	14

6	10	18		16	14	12

10	12	16		16	14	12

12	16	14		12	Not Recommended

96112010100, 438181, WE18C specifications

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