Black & Decker GSP401 Instruction Manual - Page 5

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. The following table 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 number, the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from the extension cord during operating: Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet 120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300 Ampere Rating More Not more American Wire Gauge Than Than 0 - 6 18 16 16 14 6 - 10 18 16 14 12 10 - 12 16 16 14 12 12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended WARNING: Make a knot as shown to retain extension cord. • Avoid Unintentional Starting. Don't carry plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. • Replacement Parts when servicing use only identical replacement parts. • 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 fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does no fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way. Important Safety Rules WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Save these instructions Before Operating Pole Trimmer WARNING: The unit has not been designed to provide protection from electric shock in the event of contact with overhead electric lines, Consult local regulations for safe distances from overhead electric power lines and ensure that the operating position is safe and secure before operating the extended reach hedge trimmer. • For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using the Pole Trimmer. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury. • Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate Pole Trimmer when you are tired. • Only well-instructed adults should operate Pole Trimmer. Never allow children to operate. • Do not use Pole Trimmer for any job except that for which it is intended. • Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit. • Always use head protection when operating the extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling debris can result in serious injury. • Wear the following safety gear when operating Pole Trimmer: - head protection - heavy-duty gloves - substantial footwear - safety glasses, goggles or face screen that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 - face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas) • Do not wear loose fitting clothing, or jewelry of any kind that could get caught in the moving blades or parts of the Pole Trimmer. • Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts. While Operating Pole Trimmer • Stay alert. Use common sense while operating the unit. • Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries. • Keep children, animals and bystanders at a safe distance away from Pole Trimmer. Only Pole Trimmer user should be in work area. • Grip Pole Trimmer securely - one hand on the bail handle, the other on the pole handle. • Keep finger off trigger until ready to use. • Before starting Pole Trimmer, make sure blades are not touching anything. • Keep all parts of body away from blades 5