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s ; 7 SAT., MAY 25. 1974 THE CAROLINA TIMES 7B , ,. m . ; - Safe Electrical' extension cords are necessary accessories to the convenient and efficient use of electricity. However, the use of damaged cords, and the un safe application or these cords in and around the borne, often produces disastrous results. In the interest of acquainting you with the methods of detecting inferior and hazardous pro ducts, and to insure the safe usage of your extension cords, Underwriters Laboratories of fers the following suggestions: Be sure that the extension cord is of the right type for the application. Extension cords used outdoors should be marked "For Outdoor Use.1' In garages, workshops, and similar areas, extension cords should be of a heavy duty type. "Heavy duty" cord provides a thick insulation around the wires, making them particular ly resistant to mechanical dam age. For Indoor applications, supplying lamps, radio or tele vision receivers and the like extension cords employing ordinary lamp cord are satis factory. Never run the cord under a rug or in other locations where it will be walked upon, or where it will become entangled with toys or furniture. Also, ex tension cords should not be run through doorway or win dow openings. The closing of the window . or door would "pinch" the cord, possibly short-circuiting the wires. Extension cords are not a replacement for the permanent wiring In the home, and they should not be permanently fas tened in place with nails, screws, or tacks. These fasten ing devices may ' damage the insulation and short-circuit the conductors, thereby causing a fire. Use extension cords for temporary convenience only. If the extension cord has a 3-prong grounding plug, then it must be used in a 3-hole grounded receptacle ("A" in diagram). If only a 2-hole re ceptacle is available ("B"), use an adapter with a green grounding pigtail ("C"), which should be - fastened to the screw holding the receptacle face plate. Caution! You must be sure that the receptacle is actually grounded when us ing this adapter. A qualified electrician can determine this. Never cut off the round grounding pin on a 3-prong grounding plug so it will fit a 3-hole receptacle. You will be removing a major safeguard against dangerous-eleo trio shock, should some trouble de velop within the connected pieoe of electrical equipment, The current-carrying capa city of the extension cord should equal or exceed the cur rent drawn by the equipment which it serves. If more than Sights On Safety x: c. . by Ut Public Information Office Ue Of Electrical Extension Cords' , : p-1 -""V f 1(1 ' ' : t ?,, , one appliance or lamp Is con nected to the extension cord, the individual ratings of the appliances should be added to gether and the sum of the rat ings then checked against the rating of the cord. Ratings for appliances are usually found on the name plate. Never disconnect an ap pliance or an extension cord from its supply receptacle by pulling on the cord. Always pull directly on the plug. The plugs of appliances and' extension cords should be fully inserted into the receptacle, and any unused outlets in the extension cord should be ade quately covered or closed by the device provided for that purpose. To prevent a poor or partially exposed connection at the supply receptacle, always insert the prongs of the plug completely into the receptacle. The extension cord should be fully extended before it is plugged in. This precaution is intended to prevent overheat ing. Always disconnect the ex tension cord when the circuit is not in use. Make sure that all extension cords bear the label of Under writers Laboratories a safety organization with almost eighty (01 years of experience in testing electrical products with regard to public safety. PUGGY FLYING OVER MY HOUSE MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE! tell r.in v, VHICH IS TH OLDEST Of ALL FRUIT U WRLNirrr mistosigns frr least lo.ooo YEQgs otpf Why oo soms fou& couwiz BLOCK cats ......ill 0MSN5? i-j i HOW did -rwe PHffflse "piKptwz 6)Pr?K5lO STMMW FROM THg AT THg TlMf Of8 lHf fiMWCPM revaimou which wtwe most IMPORTOVIT STRTg,?CPMOMlCBI.LY f w '- mwm WSlKltV HAD RLMOSf tlCe, jj POPULflTOM Of In iae VbNNPin PROIKJCE OF CHiMA.TBERE ARE A CERTft)k SPECIfS Of VB6E0- FEET TV p BeaveRS twiu was 8orm Rfc61ufl IN VUWV05TOCr. Sicwn by Horace Elmo VOU SHOULDN'T ) I I'M NOTL I I I THE ANIMALSJllM ( PUGGY by Horace Elmo Garden Time Mower Convenient Tool But Can Cause Trouble (BYE ByE, LAURIE 'J fvT f HOW MAMY TIMES r 6EE YOU LATERl TJOOi W ' I MUST I TELL YOU ? 1 ! I i T X -Nw s i f i . i . . - i i . rr.-i if i iv l-T 1 I iluiMf.ukovrrl Mil' . ' r" rU-l I Z' I l ( NO TRADING 'STAMPS ) FOR THE MONEY W I A . I im t iwa isw ff rui in iHt rnuNtij THE FIZZLE FAMILY By M. E. Gardner N. C. State University It is time another timely Albert Mason, Laureate of to quote poem by the Poet Orleans County, N. Y.; and remind you about some safety rules when using -- POWER MOWERS Now why should power mowers kick Just when you least expect It? That starter rope looped round your thumb Can beautifully dissect it. Sometimes they fly back like a mule, And loosen up your tartar; ' It almost seems mislead ing when They call that thing a starter. I asked my wife to mow the lawn, And then did not remind her; When she leaned down and yanked the rope, It took too . hours to find her. In spite of all its vagaries And tricks that frighten mother, ' I still prefer that motor purr To push and grunt, oh brother! Your power mower Is a necessary and conven ient piece of equipment for maintaining an attractive lawn but it can oauae plenty of trouble If not properly used. Shoo the pets and children from the lawn area when you decide to give it a hair cut. Take a look around for stloks, stones, toys, wire and other loose objects that could become deadly missiles if they strike the whirling blade of the mower. Keep the mower in good running condition by proper maintenance times. A blade that Is out of balance will cause severe vibrations nd ' increase maintenance. costs.' Adjust the speed of the mower blade only fast enough to give a clean cut. Extremely high blade speeds are dan gerous. Change oil after about 20 hours of mower use. An oil change is . just as important for your mower as for your car, and it is the best insur ance against motor wear. Do not fill the gas tank while the engine is hot. A full tank at the beginning of mowing operations will usually take care of the average lawn. If mower becomes dogged, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before attempting to do any work underside. Don't mow grass when wet from rain or heavy dew. ' Keep the wheels adjusted. When they become wobbly, it will take more energy to push the mower. A drop or two of oil on the axles will help, too. 'BETTER SEE' AVrS, rru. give you a THOROUGH CHECK-UPi WEUL WHAT WRONS? TO SOME By H.T.Elmo ttXJR flLLERSV INDICATES YOU MAY HAVE BeEM INTENDED FOR SOME OTHEk plrnet THE FIZZLE FAMILY By H. T. Elmo PLEASE eET-mffr iu FISHCAKE CONTRACTU YOU FILED YESHRW APEI I wupdp ia vt O) I ASKED YOU A HALH HOUR A0O? n I'M SURE X CAN FIND IT.MR. FIZZLE. 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