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5150-004
13 AMP ELECTRIC DETHATCHER
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: When using electric garden products, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury, including the following:
WARNING: Read all instructions.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead,
phthalate or bisphenol A which are known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after use.
FOR ALL DETHATCHERS
1. Avoid Dangerous Environments - Do not use appliances in damp or wet
locations.
2. Do not 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 jewellery. 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 the Right Dethatcher - Do not use dethatcher 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.
Table 1
Minimum gauge for extension cords
Volts
120 V
Ampere
rating
more
than not
more
than
AWG
Not
recommended
0-6
6-10
10-12
12-16
N/A
N/A
16
14
16
16
16
16
14
14
14
12
12
12
25’
7.2 m
50’
15.2 m
100’
30.4 m
150’
45.7 m
Total length of cord
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