Snow Joe AJ800E-RM Dethatcher Joe 14-Inch 11-Amp Electric Dethatcher with Thatch Collection Bag - Manual (Page 3)

outdoor use. The machine is designed to operate on 120
Volt AC household current. The power cord has a ground-
ing prong. To avoid the possibility of shock it must always
be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.
Never remove the ground prong from the plug.
5. Do not operate the machine where water is present
(i.e.: rain, sprinkler, puddles).
6. Do not touch electrical plugs with wet hands.
7. Keep the extension cord away from the moving parts and
hot motor housing.
8. Immediately replace and dispose of damaged wires and
plugs.
9. Do not open the switch box on the motor. If service is
necessary take the machine to a qualified electrician.
10. 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.
11. Warning – Use outdoor extension cords marked SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOWA.
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk
of electric shock.
Exception: Types SW, SOW, STW, STOW, SJW, SJOW,
SJTW, and SJTOW are alternative designations to Types
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A, and SJTOW-A, respectfully.
12. 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 gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of
appliance cord from the extension cord during operating:
i) Make a knot as shown in Figure 1 or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps or
connectors described in this manual.
13. Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don’t carry plugged-in
appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
14. Don’t Abuse Cord – Never carry appliance by cord or yank
it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
15. Don’t Force Appliance – It will do the job better and with
less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
16. Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
17. Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
18. Disconnect Appliance – Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply when not in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories.
Grounding methods
Grounding
Pin
(A)
(B) Connect plug and receptacle
Figure 1
Cord set Appliance cord
(A) Tie cord as shown
Method of securing extension cord
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Minimum Gauge For Extension Cords
Table 1
25
18
18
16
16
50
16
16
14
12
100
16
14
14
150
14
12
12
Volts
120V
0 – 6
6 – 10
10 – 12
12 – 16
Total length of cord in feet
AWG
NOTE – Only the applicable parts of the Table need to
be included. For instance, a 120-volt product need not
include the 240-volt heading.
Not Recommended
Ampere Rating
More than
Not more than