Poulan EBVM 215 - Manual (Page 7)

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SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as
shown on nameplate of the unit to
power your blower.
D To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this equipment 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 plug does not fit fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If
it 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.
The extension cord used to reach the
power source must be:
D Specifically marked as suitable for out-
door use. The cord must be marked with
the suffix “W-A” (in Canada “W”).
D Heavy enough to carry full current from
the power source to the unit. Otherwise,
loss of power and overheating can oc-
cur causing damage to unit. Refer to
table for minimum wire gauge recom-
mendations. The cord must be marked
with the proper wire gauge. (Appropriate
extension cords are available.) Do not
use multiple cords.
D In good condition. Cord insulation must
be intact with no cracks or deterioration.
Plug connectors must be undamaged.
DO NOT use multiple cords.
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS 25 FT. 50 FT. 100 FT.
120 16
A.W.G.*
16
A.W.G.*
*American Wire Gauge
14
A.W.G.*
Secure the extension cord to the unit by
threading the cord through the cord re-
tainer (see illustration). Insert the cord
receptacle into the recessed plug.
CAUTION: Failure to use cord retain-
er could result in damage to the unit,
extension cord, or both.
Cord
Retainer
Cord
Receptacle
Recessed
Plug
on Unit