Weed Eater WE18C User Manual

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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 fi t into a polar-

ized extension cord only one way. If the 
plug does not fi t fully into the extension 
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still 
does not fi t, obtain a correct polarized 
extension cord.

•   A polarized extension cord will require 

the use of a polarized wall outlet. This 
plug will fi t into the polarized wall outlet 
only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully 
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If 
the plug still does not fi t, contact a quali-
fi ed electrician to install the proper wall 
outlet.

IMPORTANT: Do not change the 
equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, 
or extension cord plug in any way.

(WHEN USING 120 V ONLY)

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Not Recommended

2-prong 
plug

Properly grounded 

extension cord

  WARNING: 

This mower is for outdoor 

use only. Do not expose to rain or use in
damp locations.

•   Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t 

use lawn mowers in damp or wet loca-
tions.

•   Don’t Use In Rain.
•   Keep Children Away – All visitors should 

be kept a safe distance from work area.

•   Dress Properly – Do not wear loose 

clothing or jewelry. They can be caught 
in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves 
and footwear is recommended when 
working outdoors.

•   Use Safety Glasses – Always use face 

or dust mask if operation is dusty.

•   Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn 

mower for any job except that for which 
it is intended.

•   Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) 

protection should be provided on the 
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the 
lawn mower.  Receptacles are available 
having built-in GFCI protection and may 
be used for this measure of safety.

  WARNING: 

To prevent electric shock 

use only with an extension cord suitable 
for outdoor use, such as SW, SOW, STW, 
STOW, SJW, SJOW, SJTW or SJTOW.

•   Extension Cord – Make sure your exten-

sion cord set is in good condition.  When 
using an extension cord, be sure to use 
one heavy enough to carry the current 
you’re product will draw.  An undersize 
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, re-
sulting in loss of power and overheating.  
The table shows the correct size to use 
depending on cord length and name-
plate ampere rating.  If in doubt, use the 
next heavier gauge.  The smaller the 
gauge number the heavier the cord.

  CAUTION:  In all cases, make certain 

the receptacle in question is properly 
grounded. If you are not sure, have a 
certifi ed electrician check the receptacle. 

This mower is “Double Insulated”.