Grounding Instructions; Extension Cords - McCulloch 2001 Manual Del Usuario

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WARNING! When using electric gardening tools,
basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This tool should be grounded while in use to reduce
the risk of electric shock to the operator. The tool is
equipped with a 3-conductor cord and 3-prong
grounding plug to fit the proper grounding
receptacle. The green or green and yellow wire to
live terminal. If your unit is for use on less than 150
volts, it has a plug as illustrated in sketch A in Figure
1 on page 2. If it is for use on 150 to 250 volts, it has
a plug as illustrated in sketch D, Fig.1, Page 2.
An adapter, sketches B and C, is available for
connecting plugs as illustrated in sketch A to 2-prong
receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like, must be connected to permanent ground, such
as a properly grounded outlet box. No adapter is
available for the plug illustrated in sketch D.

EXTENSION CORDS

Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords that
have three-prong grounding plugs and grounding
receptacles that accept the appliance's plug.
GROUNDING
PIN
ADAPTER
GROUNDING
MEANS
FIG. 1
Avoid dangerous environment. Do not use
appliance in damp or wet locations.
Don't use in rain. Water entering a power tools will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse cord. Never yank it to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
Personal Safety
Keep children away. All visitors should be kept at a
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 substantial footwear is recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
Use safety glasses. Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use tools while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
Avoid unintentional starting. Do not move
METAL SCREW
COVER OF
GROUNDED
DUTLET BOX
GROUNDING
PIN
plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected conditions.
No accessories or attachments are necessary for
the operation of this gardening tool. The use of
any accessories or attachments for this gardening tool
is not recommended. Such use of any attachment or
accessory may increase the risk of injury to the user.
Tool Use and care
Use right appliance. Do not use appliance 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 gardening
appliance. Receptacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of
safety.
Warning! To reduce the risk of electric shock, use
only with an extension cord intended for outdoor
use, such as an extension cord of cord type SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A,
SJTOW-A.
Extension cords of the type specified above are
available at local hardware stores.
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 extension 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.
Number, the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of
disconnection of appliance cord from the extension
cord during operating:
Make a knot as shown in Figure 2;
Volts
120V
Ampere Rating
More than Not more than
0-6
6-10
10-12
12-16
Method of securing extension cord
CORD
APPLIANCE
SET
(A) TIE CORD AS SHOWN
FIG. 2
1
Total length of cord in feet
100
25 50
18 16 16
14
18 16
14
16 16
14 12
Not recommended
TABLE 1
CORD
(B) CONNECT PLUG AND
RECEPTACLE
150
16
14
14