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SAFETY RULES FOR 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 or connectors described in this manual.
Table 1 Minimum gauge for extension cords
Volts Total length of cord in feet
120V 25 50 100 150
240V 50 100 200 300
Ampere rating
more than not
more than
AWG
0-6 18 16 16 12
6-10 18 16 14 12
10-12 16 16 14 12
12-16 14 12
Not
recommended
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.
Figure 1
METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSION
CORD
(A) TIE CORD AS SHOWN
(B) CONNECT PLUG AND RECEPTACLE
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE
PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR BASIC
FELLING, LIMBING, AND CROSS-
CUTTING
1. Felling a tree
When bucking and felling operations are
being performed by two or more persons at
the same time, the felling operations should
be separated from the bucking operation by
a distance of at least twice the height of the
tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in
a manner that would endanger any person,
strike any utility line or cause any property
damage. If the tree does make contact with
any utility line, the company should be
notified immediately.
The chain saw operator should keep on the
uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to
roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
An escape path should be planned and
cleared as necessary before cuts are started.
The escape path should extend back and
diagonally to the rear of the expected line of
fall as illustrated in Figure I.
Before felling is started, consider the natural
lean of the tree, the location of larger branches
and the wind direction to judge which way the
tree will fall.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples
and wire from the tree.
2. Notching undercut
Make the notch 1/3 the diameter of the
tree, perpendicular to the direction of falls
as illustrated in Figure I. Make the lower
horizontal notching cut first. This will help to
avoid pinching either the saw chin or the guide
bar when the second notch is being made.
3. Felling back cut
Make the felling back cut at least 50 mm
higher than the horizontal notching cut as
illustrated in Figure I. Keep the felling back cut
CORD
SET
APPLIANCE CORD
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