SERVICE
23.Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or main- tenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
24.When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. 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. Table 1 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 num- ber, the heavier the cord.
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Ampere Rating | Volts |
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120 V | 25 ft. |
| 50 ft. | 100 ft. |
| 150 ft. | ||
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0 | 6 |
| 18 |
| 16 | 16 |
| 14 |
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6 | 10 |
| 18 |
| 16 | 14 |
| 12 |
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10 | 12 |
| 16 |
| 16 | 14 |
| 12 |
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12 | 16 |
| 14 |
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES |
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to trimmer safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.
1.Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
2.Wear hearing protection during extended period of operation.
3.Handle the bits very carefully.
4.Check the bit carefully for cracks or dam- age before operation. Replace cracked or damaged bit immediately.
5.Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before operation.
6.Hold the tool firmly.
7.Keep hands away from rotating parts.
8.Make sure the bit is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on.
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