Stihl FSE 60 Product Instruction Manual - Page 10

English / USA THE USE OF THE ELECTRIC TRIMMER Electrical precautions Special precautions for electric trimmers must be observed to reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury and property damage from fire and electric shock. !Warning! The voltage of the power supply must agree with the voltage specified on the trimmer's machine label. Improper voltage will damage the trimmer and may cause personal injury. Polarized Plugs: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this trimmer has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The trimmer plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not 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 trimmer plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way. Ground Fault Circuit Interupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit (s) of 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. 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 table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere raiting. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. Minimum wire gage for extension cords for 120 Volt appliances using 0-6 amps Cord length (ft) 25 50 100 150 Wire size (AWG) 18 16 16 14 Appropriate extension cords are available in special stores for electrical equipment. !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, or SJTOW-A. FSE 60 9