Black & Decker CTL36 instruction manual Maintenance and Storage, Wire Size AWG

• If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, release bail handle to turn tiller off, wait until the
	tines stop and remove safety key to prevent accidental starting. Inspect machine thoroughly for damage. Repair any
	damage before starting motor and operating.
• Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place and operating properly.
• When picking up the garden tiller, use the handle provided. Do not lift tiller by battery handles or latch. Don't grasp
•	the tines when picking up or holding the garden tiller. Never pick up or carry machine while the motor is running.
	Use only attachments and accessories approved by the garden tiller manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in
	personal injury and/or damage to your garden tiller.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
	hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
• Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition.
	Also, visually inspect machine for any damage. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.
• Before leaving the equipment, changing tine width, cleaning, repairing, making adjustments and the like, stop the
	motor, release bail handle to turn tiller off, wait until the tines stop and remove safety key.
• Do not wash garden tiller with a hose. Avoid getting water on motor and electrical connections.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
• Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and storage of this machine.
• Always refer to the operator's manual for proper instructions on off-season storage. When not in use, garden tiller
	should be stored indoors in a dry, and high or locked-up place out of the reach of children.
• Maintain garden tiller with care. Follow instructions for lubrication and cleaning.
• Check for damaged parts. Before further use, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to
	determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check alignment of moving parts, binding of
	moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other
	part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
• Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working order.
• Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
• Do not change the motor settings or overspeed the motor.
• Allow the motor to cool before storing in any enclosure.
•					SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
	When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An
	undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Make sure extension
	cord is in good condition. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
	ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
		Total Length of Cord		Recommended Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords
		25 ft.	50 ft.	75 ft.	100 ft.	125 ft.	150 ft.	175 ft.
		7.6 m	15.2 m	22.9 m	30.5 m	38.1 m	45.7 m	53.3 m
		Wire Size AWG		16	16	14	14	12
	18		18
		WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
	cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
		• compounds in fertilizers
		• compoundsin insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
		• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•	Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•	Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•	Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•	Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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