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DANGER!
THE ARTICULATED
HEDGE TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED
AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Approaching or contacting electrical
lines with the trimmer could cause
death or serious injury. Keep the trim-
mer at least 10 meters away from
electrical lines or branches that con-
tact electrical lines.

Safety

Operating Precautions

Never transport the articulated hedge Ŷtrimmer or leave it unattended with the
engine running. An engine that’s run-
ning could be accidently accelerated
causing the blades to oscillate.
Make sure that the blade cover is in
Ŷplace when transporting or storing the
articulated hedge trimmer.
Always make sure that the cutter
Ŷattachment and all handles and guards
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ened before operation.
Inspect for broken, missing or improp-
Ŷerly installed parts or attachments.
Never use a cracked or warped cutter
Ŷor cutter bar: replace it with a service-
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Make sure there are no missing or loose
Ŷ
fasteners, and that the stop switch and
throttle controls are working properly.
ŶMake sure there is always good ven-
tilation when operating the articulated
hedge trimmer. Fumes from engine
exhaust can cause serious injury or
death. Never run the engine indoors!
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Ŷhedge trimmer. Keep the unit away
from excessive heat. Engine fuel is very
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personal injury or property damage.
When carrying the articulated hedge
Ŷtrimmer by hand, the cutter attachment
should be pointing backward with the
cutter blade in the retracted or trans-
porting position. (Refer to the section,
”Transporting the Articulated Hedge
Trimmer”.)
Do not operate this machine with the
Ŷ
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Make sure the cutters are correctly
Ŷadjusted before operating the articu-
lated hedge trimmer (see the section
”Cutter Adjustment” for cutter adjust-
ment procedures). Never attempt cut-
ter adjustment with the engine running!
Before starting the engine, make sure
Ŷthe cutter is not contacting anything.
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Ŷusing the machine, especially when
operating on steps or a ladder.
Immediately stop the engine with the
Ŷstop switch if the machine suddenly
begins to vibrate or shake.
Always stop the engine immediately
Ŷand check for damage if you strike
a foreign object or if the machine
becomes tangled. Do not operate with
broken or damaged equipment.
When cutting a branch that is under
Ŷtension, be alert for spring-back so that
you will not be struck by the moving
branch.
If a cutter should bind fast in a cut,
Ŷshut off the engine immediately. Push
the branch or tree to ease the bind and
free the cutter.
Always stop the engine and allow it to
Ŷ
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and wipe off any fuel that may have
spilled.
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Ŷ
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excessive grease.
CAUTION!
Always maintain the articulated
Ŷhedge trimmer according to this own-
er’s manual and follow the recom-
mended scheduled maintenance.
Never modify or disable any of the
Ŷhedge trimmer’s safety devices.
Doing so may cause damage and
lead to personal injury
Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts
Ŷand accessories when repairing or
maintaining this machine.
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Ŷtions to the articulated hedge trimmer
or its components.
Keep the cutters sharp and properly
Ŷadjusted.
Never allow the engine to run at high
Ŷwithout a load. Doing so could dam-
age the engine.
When transporting the hedge trim-
Ŷmer in a vehicle, tie it down securely
to prevent fuel spillage or damage to
the machine.
Always stop the engine and allow it
Ŷto cool before refueling. Avoid over-
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have spilled.
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Ŷ
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the engine without the spark arrestor
screen in place.
Always clear your work area of trash
Ŷor hidden debris to help ensure
good footing.
Keep the articulated hedge trimmer
Ŷas clean as possible. Keep it free of
loose vegetation, mud, etc.
An articulated hedge trimmer has the
potential to cause serious personal injury
to the operator or bystanders if misused,
abused or mishandled. To reduce the risk
of injury, you must maintain control at all
times, and observe all safety precautions
during operation. Never permit a person
without training or instruction to operate
this trimmer!
WARNING!
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
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ulated hedge trimmer or its components.
Never operate this tool or any other
power equipment if you are tired, ill, or
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or any substance that could affect
your ability or judgement.
WARNING!