Snow Joe LJ601E-RM Logger Joe 15-Amp 5 Ton Electric Log Splitter - Manual (Page 2)

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
2. Do not operate in an area where there is a possibility
of body contact with grounded items (i.e.: pipes, metal
structures). Avoid contact with metal objects.
3. Do not pull/yank the power cord. Keep the power cord
away from hot surfaces and sharp objects.
4. Always use a grounded three-wire extension cord and
receptacle that are made of rubber and intended for
outdoor use. The machine is designed to operate on
120 Volt AC household current. The log splitter power
cord has a grounding prong. To avoid the possibility
of shock it must always be used with a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle protected with a 20A
fuse. Never remove the ground prong from the plug.
NOTE: If necessary, the machine can be switched to a
single-phase network (120V/60Hz). Connect the main
leads to a standard 120V/60Hz electrical supply which
has protection devices of under-voltage, over-voltage,
over-current as well as a residual current device (RCD)
with a maximum residual current rated at 30mA. Only a
qualified electrician should only do this.
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 – 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.
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 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:
i) Make a knot as shown in Figure 1 or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps
Grounding
Pin
Adapter
Grounding methods
Grounding
Pin
Grounding
Means
Metal Screw
Cover of Grounded
Outlet Box
AA210
(A)
(D)
(B)
(C)
(B) Connect plug and receptacle
Figure 1
Cord set Appliance cord
(A) Tie cord as shown
Method of securing extension cord
Minimum Gauge For Extension Cords
Table 1
25
18
18
16
16
50
16
16
14
12
100
16
14
150
14
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
Not Recommended
Ampere Rating
More than
Not more than