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SVA-SERIES — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WARNING

ALWAYS use a grounded 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-prong grounding plug, and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts the plug on the concrete vibrator motor. DO NOT

REMOVETHE GROUNDING PIN FROMTHE PLUG!

■Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use and so marked.

■Use only the gauge wire and length of cord recommended for the motor size. If in doubt, go to the next heavier gauge. (The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.)

■See (Table 1) for recommended extension cord sizes.

WARNING

MAKE CERTAIN the motor is connected to a GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER to protect the operator from possible electric shock.

4.Use of extension cords.

■MAKE CERTAIN the power cord/extension cord is free from damage, and that the grounding circuit is operational. Repair or replace all damaged cords and grounding units.

■When extending the cord, DO NOT submerge the connection in water. Avoid the possiblility of electric shock by ALWAYS making water-tight connections.

TABLE 1. Extension Cord Sizes

		Volts			Length of Cord in Feet
Ampere
Rating		115V	25 Ft.	50 Ft.		100 Ft.	150 Ft.	200 Ft.	250 Ft.
Range
		230V	50 Ft.	100 Ft.		200 Ft.	300 Ft.	400 Ft.	500 Ft.
0	- 2		18	18		18	16	16	14
2	- 3		18	18		16	14	14	12
3	- 4		18	18		16	14	12	12
4	- 5		18	18		14	12	12	10
5	- 6		18	16		14	12	10	10
6	- 8		18	16		12	10	10	8
8 - 10			18	14		12	10	8	8
10	- 12		16	14		10	8	8	6
12	- 14		16	12		10	8	6	6
14	- 16		16	12		10	8	6	6
16	- 18		14	12		8	8	6	4
18	- 20		14	12		8	6	6	4

CAUTION

Use of an extension cord with a wire gauge smaller than, or length longer than that stated previously could result in reduced motor performance and/or damage to the motor or extension cord due to overheating.

Emergencies

■ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher.

■ALWAYS know the location of the nearest first aid kit.

■Know the phone numbers of the nearest ambulance, doctor and fire department. Ensure that a phone or radio is readily available at the jobsite. If this is not possible, know the location of the nearest phone. This information will be invaluable in the event of an emergency.

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