Safety Instructions - Rona 2009696 Manuel D'utilisation

SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following:
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a) fOR ALL DOUBLE-INSULATED
APPLIANCES
1)Replacement Parts
When servicing use only identical replacement
parts.
2) 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 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 equipment plug, extension cord receptacle,
or extension cord plug in any way.
b) fOR ALL APPLIANCES
1) Avoid dangerous environments - Don't use
appliances in damp or wet locations.
2) Don't use in rain.
3) Keep children away - All visitors should be
kept at a distance from work area.
4) Dress properly - Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. They can be caught in moving
parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
5) Use safety glasses - Always use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
6) Use Right Appliance - Do not use appliance
for any job except that for which it is intended.
7) 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.
8)
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only
with an extension cord intended for outdoor
use, such as an extension cord of type SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A. or SJTOW-A.
Exception No. 2: 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.
9) 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 2; or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining
straps or connectors described in this manual.
10) Avoid unintentional starting - Don't carry
plugged-in appliance with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
11) Handle electric cord carefully. Never carry
appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from
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