MOWER INFORMATION
The table below shows the correct size extension cord to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge cord. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnec- tion of mower from the extension cord dur- ing operation, use the cord hitch described in this manual.
Cord Length | AWG Cord Size |
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25 feet | 16 AWG |
50 feet | 16 AWG |
100 feet | 14 AWG |
150 feet | 12 AWG |
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3.This mower should be grounded while in use to reduce the risk of injury to the operator from electric shock. The mower is equipped with an approved
An adapter is available for connecting plugs to
4.Provide Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection on the circuit or outlet to be used for the mower. You may use receptacles with
Grounding Plug
Figure 14 - Correct connection of three- prong
Connecting Extension Cord
WARNING
Fully seat the extension cord on the mower connector. Failure to do so could lead to overheating of mower. This could cause a fire that results in personal injury to you or others.
The mower has a
1.Plug the extension cord into the mower connector (see Figure 15).
2.Create a loop in the extension cord and insert the loop through the bottom of the cord retainer (see Figure 16).
3.Pull the loop tight around the molded cord hitch (see Figure 17).
Note: An optional method of retaining the extension cord is shown in Figure 18. Use this method with
Figure15 - Plugging Extension Cord
Figure 16 Create Loop
Figure 17 - Loop around Cord Hitch
Extension Cord Management
When mowing with an extension cord attached to mower, start the first row closest to the electrical outlet being used and mow away from outlet.
1.Place most of the extension cord close to the electrical outlet, out of the path of the mower.
2.Start in direction where extension cord side of mower is closest to the outlet. Begin mowing in the area closest to the outlet and mow in a back and forth manner.
Note: Keep the cord on cut portion of lawn and out of the path of the mower.
3.Avoid mowing in circles as cord will be harder to manage.
Mower Power Cord
Extension Cord
Figure 18 - Tying Extension Cord and Power Cord in Knot
WARNING
Be aware of extension cord while operating mower. Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord away from mower blade at all times.
Circuit Breaker Protection
This mower is equipped with a circuit breaker located on the top of mower control panel (see Figure 19). The circuit breaker provides over- current protection to the mower motor should the blade become jammed by grass clogged in the output chute or other obstruction.
If the circuit breaker should trip during use, the white circuit breaker button will pop up out of the control panel and the electric motor and the blade will stop rotating.
Circuit
Breaker
Figure 19 - Circuit Breaker
Note: When mowing in the corded mode if the mower stops but the white circuit breaker button has not popped up, release the bail and
Resetting the Breaker
1.Fully release the bail handle.
2.Remove the key.
3.Unplug the mower power cord from exten- sion cord.
4.Press the white circuit breaker button back into the housing to reset (see Figure 20). The button should stay depressed when released. Plug the mower power cord back into the extension cord, if you are using 110V power.
5.Restart mower (see Starting Mower for instructions).
Figure 20 - Press Circuit Breaker
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