I just want to make sure this extension cord is used for outdoor use. I have an electrical trimmer and snow blower I would use it for.
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yes it is for outdoor us.e. as with any outdoor use, make sure you plug it into a ground fault recepticle
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should be no problem. I use mine outside and have had not problem. I would not leave it out in the weather for extended periods
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we use these cords in a boat yard, if they'll hold up to a boat yard environment I'm sure they'll be fine for a trimmer and snow blower
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That would depend on your needs. I use 50' and it is normal outdoor cord. This item (chainsaw) is darned awesome-even when I LET gardeners use it, they are awed by how much it will cut with great ease. I mean Pine tree limbs as well!
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I used an outdoor extension cord since I placed it in the middle of my flower bed and the plug was too short, and have it plugged into a no-fault receptical and its been fine.
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If you are just testing the blower just use a small extnsion cord to run blower.If you are going to try to use blower to move snow you should use heavy duty extension cord longest you have. Problem is cord will not be very flexible depending on how cold it is where you live. Try to follow up on where your cord is. Cord is very good in cold weather.
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Check if it's "14-gauge outdoor extension cord." I just used my outdoor orange generic extension cord, works great, the only challenge with cord is make sure you don't mow the extension cord and be safe. Great electric law mower for people that hate yard work :)
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I have been using mine several years with one of the heavy, orange, outdoor extension cords and it has worked fine. I do take the precaution as they recommend, to not allow the cord connection to sit in the snow.
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I use a standard outdoor extension cord. You can purchase one right here, make sure it's for outdoor use. No problem. Mine is 50' but you may not need one that long. I was all over my house with it.
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I just use a standard three prong outdoor extension cord like you would use for outdoor power equipment or Christmas lights. I got a green one so it blends in and doesn't stand out like the orange ones.
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Yes, if using outdoor, please use an extension cord with GFCI circuit protector, which is available in your local Home Depot or Ace Hardware Store.
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I've never tried this electric snow blower on the grass. Looks like it might work if you carefully police the area to be cut to make sure it's free of anything (sticks, twigs, rocks, etc.) which could get jammed between the rotating blade and housing and destroy the electric motor (I'm not seeing a shear pin like my larger gas power snow blower) to protect transmission in case of jam. For this reason, I strongly recommend that you use it for snow for which it was designed. Might make a call to Toro and inquire. :~)
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strong boy, i agree. for a small plastic electric snow blower this thing is AWESOME! i havent had a snow here in PA that this machine couldnt handle. im truly surprised with this. Sangameswar, note that there is a specified gauge for the extension cord.
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Hello Wendy, I use an standard outdoor extension cord for light duty. I have heavier outside cords but they're not as easy to maneuver when trying to make sure I don't run it over. Home Depot, Lowe's or even Walmart will carry the cord.
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I do not believe this is advertised to be used both indoors and outdoors in the same way that you might use certain types of Christmas lights and extension cords either inside or outside. Personally, I would not use it outdoors.
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an outdoor extension cord would move the charger, as long as it is protected from the elements it would work ok
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Hey Walter , I use an Orange extension cord for outdoor use not sure if that is 220V power, but use the exterior power cord on my deck. Hope that helps should probably see if the power cord is 220V but not 100% sure. Hope that helps. Check the Orange Exterior power cords at Home Depot and see if those are the ones you are looking at should work......
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The manual states you should only use an extension cord rated for outdoor use ... but does not mention gauge. The Home Depot website offers a buyers guide for extension cords. Basically you want to ensure the most power getting to the blower and not being consumed by the cord so there are two factors, wire gauge and length. The bigger the wire and the shorter the cord the lower the resistance so for 12 Amps using a 100 ft cord you should use at least a 14 gauge cord or larger. If you are interested in the larger 18 Amp blower you would need a 10 gauge. It's best to reference an extension cord buyers guide to determine what size cord will best meet your needs for the length of cord you will need.
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No. It has a short cord at the handle and you need a long outdoor extension cord. I purchased the Extreme Weather Cord on the Amazon site.