Read and follow this manual, | Always wear a hard hat to | This product conducts electricity. | |
make sure anyone using the unit | reduce the risk of head injuries | ||
Keep the product and/or operator | |||
does likewise. Failure to do so | during operation of this machine. | ||
a minimum distance of 15 feet | |||
could result in serious personal | In addition, always wear eye and | ||
(4.5 meters) away from electrical | |||
injury or machine failure. Keep | hearing protection. Shindaiwa | ||
sources and power lines. | |||
this manual for future reference. | recommends wearing a face | ||
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Safety |
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Work Safely | Stay Alert | debris. | |
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Attachments for this unit operate at | You must be physically and mentally fit | WARNING! | |
very high speeds and can do serious | to operate this unit safely. | ||
damage or injury if they are misused |
| Never operate | |
or abused. Never allow a person without | WARNING! | ||
power equipment of any | |||
training or instruction to operate this | Never make unauthorized | kind if you are tired or if | |
unit! | |||
attachment installations. | you are under the influence of alco- | ||
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WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects. ALWAYS wear hearing protection devices when operating this unit. Pro- longed exposure to excessive noise is fatiguing and could lead to impaired hearing. The use of proper ear protec- tion can reduce this potential hazard NEVER operate the engine when trans- porting the unit. Make sure cutter safety guards are in place when transporting this unit.
NEVER operate the engine indoors! Make sure there is always good ven- tilation. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death.
ALWAYS make sure there are no missing or loose fasteners and that the stop switch and throttle controls are working properly.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for the job.
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or hidden debris that could be thrown back at you or toward a bystander.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment tool is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation. NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting attachment: replace it with a serviceable one and make sure it fits properly.
ALWAYS stop the engine immedi- ately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, miss- ing or improperly installed parts or attachments.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical. Keep it free of loose vegeta- tion, 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 mainte- nance work.
Before starting the engine make sure the cutting attachment is not contact- ing anything.
ALWAYS stop the engine immedi- ately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if the unit becomes tangled. Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment. ALWAYS maintain the Multipurpose Engine according to this owner’s manual and follow the recom- mended scheduled maintenance. NEVER allow the engine to run at high RPM without a load. Doing so could damage the engine. Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repair- ing or maintaining this unit.
Never modify or disable any of the unit’s devices. Use only Shindaiwa genuine parts for repairs and maintenance.
WHEN transporting the unit in a vehicle, tie it down securely to pre- vent damage and fuel spillage. Never permit a person without training or instruction to repair or operate this machine.
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