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NSM
- Jan 1, 1970
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Did any/all of these types of weed whackers use a 2 prong plug? Why not a
3 - with a ground?
Double Insulated? Does it have the symbol?
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Did any/all of these types of weed whackers use a 2 prong plug? Why not a
3 - with a ground?
Lou said:Hi,
Some one dropped of a Sears Craftsman Electric Weed Whacker - the electric
cord was all taped up, a white wire sticking out of the handle near the
trigger. It was pinched when the handle was attempted to be reassembled.
I was told, this unit was "shocking" the owner when being used. I'm not much
of a fan of "electric" weed whackers, therefore paid little attention to
them. This model has a 2 prong plug on it, the cord - the basic appliance
type cord of 15 Amp or so.
Did any/all of these types of weed whackers use a 2 prong plug? Why not a
3 - with a ground???? I'm wondering if this cord was replaced before being
brought here. I haven't opened it up as yet - to take a look see. Was hoping
to get some info on this thing before hand. There is no model number on it
that I can see. The only label left on it, is "Craftsman".
IF there is a Sears site or anywhere else I can go to get the wiring scheme
on this, please let me know.
Thanks,
Lou
Lou said:Hi,
Some one dropped of a Sears Craftsman Electric Weed Whacker - the electric
cord was all taped up, a white wire sticking out of the handle near the
trigger. It was pinched when the handle was attempted to be reassembled.
I was told, this unit was "shocking" the owner when being used. I'm not much
of a fan of "electric" weed whackers, therefore paid little attention to
them. This model has a 2 prong plug on it, the cord - the basic appliance
type cord of 15 Amp or so.
Did any/all of these types of weed whackers use a 2 prong plug? Why not a
3 - with a ground???? I'm wondering if this cord was replaced before being
brought here. I haven't opened it up as yet - to take a look see. Was hoping
to get some info on this thing before hand. There is no model number on it
that I can see. The only label left on it, is "Craftsman".
IF there is a Sears site or anywhere else I can go to get the wiring scheme
on this, please let me know.
Thanks,
Lou
Except for where it says Craftsman, that is all I am able to read on it. All
other labeling is shot.............
spudnuty said:I have all electric lawn care stuff and never run it without my GFCI
pigtail at the outlet.
Richard
Hi,
Some one dropped of a Sears Craftsman Electric Weed Whacker - the electric
cord was all taped up, a white wire sticking out of the handle near the
trigger. It was pinched when the handle was attempted to be reassembled.
I was told, this unit was "shocking" the owner when being used. I'm not much
of a fan of "electric" weed whackers, therefore paid little attention to
them. This model has a 2 prong plug on it, the cord - the basic appliance
type cord of 15 Amp or so.
Did any/all of these types of weed whackers use a 2 prong plug? Why not a
3 - with a ground???? I'm wondering if this cord was replaced before being
brought here. I haven't opened it up as yet - to take a look see. Was hoping
to get some info on this thing before hand. There is no model number on it
that I can see. The only label left on it, is "Craftsman".
IF there is a Sears site or anywhere else I can go to get the wiring scheme
on this, please let me know.
Thanks,
Lou
NSM said:Double Insulated? Does it have the symbol?
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Ken Weitzel said:Hi Lou...
Take this with a grain of salt... I'm old and long
retired.
Regardless, though I have no Craftsman electric yard
stuff, I do have other makers, and they're all two plug - no
ground.
I suspect what happened is that too many people bent or
broke off the ground pin so they could use two wire
extensions, so the manufacturers went to that double
insulated plastic idea.
In any case, don't even think of plugging it in while
that white wire is exposed.
Also, replace the cord; don't even think about taping up
the current one.
Take care.
Ken
\>James Sweet said:I've never seen an electric weed eater with a 3 prong plug, they're always
double insulated. It's better that way since it's all too common for
people
to cut off the ground prong.
\>spudnuty said:I have all electric lawn care stuff and never run it without my GFCI
pigtail at the outlet.
Richard
NSM said:99.9% it is double insulated. You MUST repair it back to that standard -
replace any broken or cracked plastic parts etc. to ensure safety AND use it
from a GFCI. Death is too high a price to pay for a weed free lawn.
James Sweet said:All outdoor outlets should be connected to a GFCI already, but a pigtail
with another one won't hurt.
none said:No need to have a ground plug on an appliance that is double
insulated, completely encased in plastic.
Yes virtually all Sears weed-whackers and electric leaf blowers etc...
that I've worked on were two prong.
Sears does have a website where you can get schematics and parts.
www3.sears.com
You will have to have a part # though.
If the label is gone on the unit try reverse tracking the part. Take
the case apart and get the part # off the plastic housing.
Run that through the sears parts finder at the above link and it
should tell you what model # it's for.
NSM said:99.9% it is double insulated. You MUST repair it back to that standard -
replace any broken or cracked plastic parts etc. to ensure safety AND use
it
from a GFCI. Death is too high a price to pay for a weed free lawn.
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