Shindaiwa 68006-94310 manual Safety Precautions, Before Operation

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Safety Precautions

Before Operation

WARNING!

 Children and people who do not understand this manual must not use this unit.

 Never allow other people or animals to be near the unit when starting or operating.

 Never touch a rotating cut-off wheel.

 Operate the unit only in a well ventilated area.

 Never operate the unit in a closed area such as a room, warehouse or tunnel. Running the unit in

aclosed area may cause seri- ous illness or even death due to exhaust gas.

 Never allow any people or ani- mals near exhaust gas.

 Never inhale exhaust gas.

 Never make unauthorized modifi- cations or alterations to any of the components of the unit, and never operate the unit without the wheel guard or muffler.

 This unit is designed for one-man operation and must be operated by only one person.

 Never operate the unit when you

are tired or under influence of any substance that could impair vision, dexterity or judgement.

 When operating the unit, always wear snug-fitting clothing, safety gloves, safety non-skid footwear, hearing protection, a dust-proof mask, a helmet and goggles. Nev- er wear floppy clothing, shorts, sandals or accessories that could become entangled.

 A first-time operator should obtain practical instruction from a dealer or an experienced user before using the unit.

 To minimize the risk of sparks igniting clothing while operating the unit, wear clothing made of leather, wool, tightly-woven cotton, or cotton treated with flame-retardant.

 Never use any cut-off wheel that is not recommended in this manual.

 Do not start or operate the unit un- less you have a clear work area and secure footing.

 Do not operate the machine for more than two hours a day in total. Do not operate it for more than ten minutes continuously. Due to vibra- tion, excessive operation may cause you white finger disease.

 Never smoke or use fire near the unit or its fuel.

 Since the muffler and exhaust gas become very hot, make sure there are no flammable substances near the unit.

 Never run the unit if you discover a fuel leak.

 Make sure all the components are in place and the bolts are securely fastened.

 Make sure the cut-off wheel is securely fastened and is not dam- aged. Never use a cut-off wheel with cracks, distortion, or one that is unbalanced.

 Make sure the belt tension is prop- erly adjusted and the wheel guard, belt guard and clutch cover are securely assembled.

 Always inspect the front handle, rear handle and wheel guard before use, and never use the unit if the parts are damaged.

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Contents Engine Cutoff SAW Labels and Symbols ContentsBefore Operation Safety PrecautionsStarting The Engine Fueling the UnitOperation KickbackOperation Inspection and Maintenance Transport and StorageStopping The Engine EC7500EC7600 Safety and Operation Information LabelsUnit Description Technical Specifications Power TransmissionAssembly Prior to AssemblyMounting the Cut-off Wheel Examples of 501 mixing quantities Filling the Fuel TankStarting the Engine When the Engine is Cold Off Starting a Warm EngineIf the Engine Doesn’t Start If the engine still does not startAdjusting Wheel Guard Angle OperationWet or Dry Operation Reversing cutting head for flush cutting operations Reversing cutting head for flush cutting operationscont Inspection and MaintenanceCleaning the Air Cleaner Adjusting Idle Speed Adjusting the CarburetorHigh and Low Speed Needle Spark Plug MaintenanceCleaning Cylinder Fins Adjusting Belt TensionChecking the Cut-off Wheel Replacing the Drive BeltReplacing the Cut-off Wheel Sharpening a Diamond Cut-off Wheel Lubricating the Clutch BearingChecking the Fuel Filter Long Term Storage Problem TroubleshootingDeclaration of Conformity Declaration ConformityPage Page Shindaiwa Inc