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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 | |||||||||
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100 | Feet | 16 | outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized | ||||||
wall outlet only one way. If the plug does | |||||||||
150 | Feet | 14 | |||||||
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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 | ||||
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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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