Operator Safety
Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries during operation of this machine.
ALWAYS protect
yourself from hazards such as thorny brush and flying debris by wearing gloves and close fitting clothing that covers arms and
legs. Never wear
shorts. Don't wear loose clothing or items such as jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level.
Product Description
This machine is designed | ALWAYS clear your work area |
for trimming hedges. Do | of trash or hidden debris that |
not use this machine for | could be thrown back at you or |
other purposes. | toward a bystander. |
Always wear eye and hearing protection. | ||
Shindaiwa recommends wearing a | ||
face shield as additional face and eye | ||
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Always operate with | NEVER allow children to | |
both hands firmly | use the unit. Avoid operating | |
gripping the machine. | near bystanders or when | |
| children are nearby. | |
Keep a proper footing | Keep bystanders at least | |
and do not overreach— | ||
15 meters away from the | ||
maintain your balance | ||
operating trimmer to reduce | ||
at all times during | ||
the risk of being struck by | ||
operation. | ||
falling objects or thrown | ||
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ALWAYS be aware of |
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your surroundings and |
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alert to any danger that |
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you may not hear due to |
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machine noise. |
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Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip | ALWAYS wear | |
soles to provide good footing. | clothing. Gloves offer added | |
proctection and are strongly | ||
recommended. Never operate | recommended. Do not wear | |
machine | clothing or jewelry that could | |
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Using the illustration as a |
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guide, familiarize yourself |
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with the Shindaiwa AHS254 |
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articulated hedge trimmer |
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and its various components. |
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Understanding your machine |
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helps ensure top performance, |
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longer service life, and safer |
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