General Safety Instructions
Work Safely
Trimmers and brushcutters operate at very high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate your unit!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Never operate power equipment of any
kind if you are tired or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medica- tion or any other substance that could affect your ability or judgment.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment installations.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects.
NEVER operate the engine when trans- porting the unit.
NEVER operate the engine indoors! Make sure there is always good ventila- tion. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death.
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or hidden debris that could be thrown back at you or toward a bystander.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for the job.
ALWAYS stop the unit immediately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improp- erly installed parts or attachments.
NEVER extend trimming line beyond the length specified for your unit.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical. Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with both hands when cutting or trimming, and maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work.
ALWAYS, if a blade should bind fast in a cut, shut off the engine immediately. Push the branch or tree to ease the bind and free the blade.
Safety Labels
Figure 1
| This label indicates the minimum |
| distance between front handle and rear |
T272 | grip per ANSI B175.3. |
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POSITION HANDLE |
FORWARD OF THIS LINE |
T272X
IMPORTANT!
Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.