Craftsman 900.74547 Safety Warnings Double Insulation, Additional Warnings For String Trimmers

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 unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.

WARNING: When servicing double insulated tools, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Replace or repair damaged cords.

WARNING: To prevent electrical shock hazard, use only with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Always connect extension cords to a fused line or one protected by a circuit breaker. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A, S0W-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.

•EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and

overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum Gage for Extension Cords (AWG) 120

VAC Tools

Total Cord Length		0-25	26-50	51-100	105-150
	Amp Rating	AWG	AWG	AWG	AWG
	More than 0	18	16	16	14
	Not More than 6
	More than 6	18	16	14	12
Not More than 10
	More than 10	16	16	14	12
Not more than 12
	More than 12	14	12	Not
Not more than 16				Recommended

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR STRING TRIMMERS

1.DO NOT immerse tool in water or squirt it with a hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it.

2.Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.

3.DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.

SAFETY WARNINGS: DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulated tools are constructed	NOTE: Double insulation does not take
throughout with two separate layers of	the place of normal safety precautions
electrical insulation or one double	when operating this tool. The insulation
thickness of insulation between you and	system is for added protection against
the tool’s electrical system. Tools built	injury resulting from a possible electrical
with this insulation system are not	insulation failure within the tool.
intended to be grounded. As a result,	Replacement parts: When servicing all
your tool is equipped with a two prong
	tools, USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT
plug which permits you to use extension
	PARTS. Repair or replace damaged
cords without concern for maintaining a
	cords.
ground connection.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED

PLUGS

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this	plug does not fit fully into the extension
equipment has a polarized plug (one	cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not
blade is wider than the other). This	fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the
equipment must be used with a suitable	extension cord does not fit fully into the
polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord.	outlet, contact a qualified electrician to
Polarized connections will fit together	install the proper outlet. Do not change
only one way. Make sure that the	the tool plug or extension cord in any
receptacle end of the extension cord has	way.
large and small blade slot widths. If the

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