Weed Eater WEB160 - Manual (Page 5)

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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
ensure your unit is properly assembled
and all fasteners are secure.
ATTACHING THE BLOWER TUBE
1. Align the grooves on the blower tube
with the grooves on the blower outlet.
2. Push the blower tube onto the blower
outlet until it snaps into place (tube is
secured by yellow tube release but-
ton).
3. To remove the blower tube, press the
tube release button while pulling on
tube.
Blower Tube Blower outlet
Tube Release Button
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as
shown on nameplate of the unit to
power your blower.
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”.
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