How do I plug this in? Old Black & Decker Hedge Trimmer.

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• swag_money@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  strip an extension cord then twist and tape

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• ikidd@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Any extension cord without a grounding lug would work. Take it to the store and try them out until you find one that fits.

  I had this exact trimmer, I would use a piece of twine to tie the cord to the trimmer so I didn’t lose it constantly; those lock tabs don’t work very well, or maybe it was just the cord I had.

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  • Orbituary@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    One with a lug works. There is space below.

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    • shalafi@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Look again. The lug is the same length as the tines. Where’s it going to go as the plug is inserted?

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• Xaphanos@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  It looks like there is a lever that will spread open for access to the plug. ?Squeeze or twist? Those tabs might slide out of the way and then grip the cord once it’s connected.

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• Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Looks like it’s shaped for an un-grounded electrical cord. Which is not something I’d want to use with a hedge trimmer.

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  • Mr_Blott@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    It’s plastic, ungrounded is fine, like most things nowadays

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• Please_Do_Not@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  It’s a normal plug and a standard extension cord should fit even though it looks weird (I have the same trimmer and many tools with similar plugs in my garage right now haha). The plastic around the female side on the extension cord just can’t be too large or weirdly shaped so that it’ll fit in the gap, but otherwise should be good.

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  • kjpctech@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    Okay I’ll have to check out the store. All of my extension cords are too big to fit in there. Thought there was going to be some proprietary thing. Thanks!

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    • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Nothing proprietary. It’s just not easy to find a cord that doesn’t have the big bump that will be in your way for a ground.

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    • Please_Do_Not@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Of course and enjoy the new tool!

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• MrJameGumb@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Looks like it’s just for an extension cord. They probably make a fancy proprietary Black & Decker one for this but any regular cord that will fit should work fine

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  • kjpctech@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    None of mine fit but I’ll look for one that does. Thanks!

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    • Soup@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Looking at it more I think they did it that way so when you put a regular cord in the plug is protected and the extra spaces on top and bottom are the get your fingers in to unplug it.

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• Placid@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Use an extension cord rated for outdoor use. You can find them at any hardware store and they come in various lengths from 25’ to 100’ usually.

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• disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  I had one of those for years. A standard, outdoor rated extension cord will plug right into the back of that trimmer.

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  • DantesFreezer@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    This

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    • Akasazh@feddit.nl ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Guy

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• sirico@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Female 2 pin possibly A6623S Black and Decker outdoor socket adaptor old to new lawnmower strimmer.

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  • ShepherdPie@midwest.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    That’s for a UK outlet plug not an American plug.

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    • sirico@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Ok thanks for clearing it up nationality wasn’t mentioned? You could find the equivalent for US I imagine -1 for trying to help good stuff 🤣

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• Cagi@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  I did a Google search for “power tool extension cord” and got some results that look like they’re made to fit the plug on your tool.

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• eRac@lemmings.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Isn’t that just a normal North America plug? Most lawn equipment was set up to use standard extension cords so that cables didn’t have to be unique.

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  • kjpctech@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    A regular extension cord doesn’t fit so far but I’ll check out the store and see the other options. Thanks.

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    • ShepherdPie@midwest.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Does it look like the prongs have dropped into the case further than they’re supposed to be? My old trimmer was very similar but the prongs stuck out quite a bit more so that you could use any extension regular cord on it. I’d try gently pulling on the prongs to see if you can get them out of that recess in the plastic. People are suggesting using an ungrounded cord but I don’t think they’re very common or easy to find.

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• iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  I believe a battery pack goes there, not a plug.

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