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Safety (continued)

WARNING!

Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands

CAUTION!	■■Do not make unauthorized modi-	■■Always stop the engine and allow
■■Always maintain the articu-	fications to the articulated hedge	it to cool before refueling. Avoid
■■Always maintain the articu-	trimmer or its components.	overfilling and wipe off any fuel
lated hedge trimmer according	trimmer or its components.	overfilling and wipe off any fuel
lated hedge trimmer according	■■Keep the cutters sharp and prop-	that may have spilled.
to this owner’s manual and fol-	■■Keep the cutters sharp and prop-	that may have spilled.
low the recommended scheduled	erly adjusted.	■■Never place flammable material
maintenance.	■■Never allow the engine to run at	close to the engine muffler and
■■Never modify or disable any of the	high speed without a load. Doing	never run the engine without the
■■Never modify or disable any of the	high speed without a load. Doing	spark arrestor screen in place.
hedge trimmer’s safety devices.	so could damage the engine.	spark arrestor screen in place.
hedge trimmer’s safety devices.	so could damage the engine.	■■Always clear your work area of
Doing so may cause damage and	■■When transporting the hedge	■■Always clear your work area of
lead to personal injury	trimmer in a vehicle, tie it down	trash or hidden debris to help
■■Always use genuine Shindaiwa	securely to prevent fuel spillage or	ensure good footing.
■■Always use genuine Shindaiwa	securely to prevent fuel spillage or	■■Keep the articulated hedge trimmer
parts and accessories when repair-	damage to the machine.	■■Keep the articulated hedge trimmer
ing or maintaining this machine.		as clean as possible. Keep it free
		of loose vegetation, mud, etc.

Safety Equipment and Labels

Cutter blade cover

Handle

Ignition (STOP) switch

Throttle interlock

IMPORTANT!

Caution, Danger, Warning, 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.