Weed Eater 438181 Operator's Manual - Pre-Operation
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PRE-OPERATION
POLARIZED APPLIANCE
CONNECTIONS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other) and will require the
use of a polarized extension cord.
• The appliance plug will fi t into a polar-
ized extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fi t fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fi t, obtain a correct polarized
extension cord.
• A polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fi t into the polarized wall outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If
the plug still does not fi t, contact a quali-
fi ed electrician to install the proper wall
outlet.
IMPORTANT: Do not change the
equipment plug, extension cord receptacle,
or extension cord plug in any way.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)
(WHEN USING 120 V ONLY)
Amp Rating
Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
More Than
Not More Than
25' (7.6 m)
50' (15 m)
100' (30.4 m)
150' (45.7 m)
0
6
18
16
16
14
6
10
18
16
14
12
10
12
16
16
14
12
12
16
14
12
Not Recommended
2-prong
plug
Properly grounded
extension cord
WARNING:
This mower is for outdoor
use only. Do not expose to rain or use in
damp locations.
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t
use lawn mowers in damp or wet loca-
tions.
• Don’t Use In Rain.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should
be kept a safe distance from work area.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves
and footwear is recommended when
working outdoors.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face
or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn
mower for any job except that for which
it is intended.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
lawn mower. Receptacles are available
having built-in GFCI protection and may
be used for this measure of safety.
WARNING:
To prevent electric shock
use only with an extension cord suitable
for outdoor use, such as SW, SOW, STW,
STOW, SJW, SJOW, SJTW or SJTOW.
• Extension Cord – Make sure your exten-
sion cord set is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current
you’re product will draw. An undersize
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, re-
sulting in loss of power and overheating.
The table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and name-
plate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number the heavier the cord.
CAUTION: In all cases, make certain
the receptacle in question is properly
grounded. If you are not sure, have a
certifi ed electrician check the receptacle.
This mower is “Double Insulated”.