Properly Equipped Operator, Use Good Judgment

Shindaiwa 81643, T242X manual Properly Equipped Operator, Use Good Judgment

WARNING!

Use Good Judgment

ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects.

NEVER run the engine when transporting the unit.

NEVER run the engine indoors! Make sure there is always good ventilation. 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 stop the engine immediately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing

or improperly 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 saw 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.

		Wear hearing protection
	Wear close-fitting clothing	devices and a broad-brimmed
	Wear close-fitting clothing	hat or helmet.
	to protect legs and arms.	hat or helmet.
	to protect legs and arms.
	Gloves offer added	Always wear eye protection such
	protection and are strongly	Always wear eye protection such
	protection and are strongly	as goggles or safety glasses.
	recommended. Do not	as goggles or safety glasses.
	recommended. Do not
	wear clothing or jewelry
	that could get caught in
	machinery
	or underbrush.
	Secure hair so it is	Always operate with
	above shoulder	Always operate with
	above shoulder	both hands firmly gripping
	level. NEVER	both hands firmly gripping
	level. NEVER	the unit.
	wear	the unit.
	wear
	shorts!

Keep away from the rotating trimmer line or blade at all times, and never lift a moving attachment above waist-high.

	Keep a proper
	footing and do
	not overreach—
	maintain your
	balance at all times
	during operation.	Always make sure
		the appropriate
	Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid	cutting attachment
	Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid	shield is correctly
	boots or shoes): do not wear open-	shield is correctly
	boots or shoes): do not wear open-	installed and in
	toed shoes or sandals. Never operate	installed and in
	toed shoes or sandals. Never operate	good condition.
	the unit while barefoot!	good condition.
	the unit while barefoot!

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