Chainsaw components, Extension cords – WEN 4018 9 Feet Electric Pole Saw User Manual
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CHaInSaW ComponEntS
EXTENSION CORDS
If you use an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your electric saw will
draw. An improper gauged extension cord will cause a drop in wire voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. Use only extension cords having an electric rating not less than the rating of the product.
The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and machine ampere rating.
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH (FEET)
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
AMPS
AWG
0 TO 10.0
18
18
16
16
14
14
12
12
10.1 TO 13.0
16
16
14
14
14
12
12
12
13.1 TO 15
14
12
12
12
12
12
12
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15 TO 18
14
12
12
12
12
12
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AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE RATING CHART
1. POWER CORD
2. TRIGGER SWITCH
3. HANDLE
4. ADjUSTABLE HANDLE
5. HANDLE LOCKING KNOB
6. GRIP
7. STRAP
8. TUBE 1
9. SUPPORT HANDLE
10. TENSION ADjUSTING WHEEL
11. SPROCKET LOCKING KNOB
12. GUIDE BAR
13. SAW CHAIN
14. TUBE 2
15. LOCKING LEvER
16. TRIGGER SWITCH LOCK-OUT
17. SPROCKET COvER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
15 14
10
12
13
17
11
16