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General Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator
Work Safely
Shindaiwa trimmers operate at very high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate this unit!
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment installations. Do not use attachments not approved by Shindaiwa for use on this unit.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or any other sub- stance that could affect your ability or judgement.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk
of Fire
n NEVER smoke or light fires near |
the engine. |
n ALWAYS stop the engine and |
allow it to cool before refueling. |
Avoid overfilling and wipe off any |
fuel that may have spilled. |
ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel |
| Wear hearing protection devices |
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Wear | helmet. |
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protect legs and arms. Gloves | Always wear eye protection such as |
offer added protection and | |
are strongly recommended. | goggles or safety glasses. |
Do not wear clothing or |
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jewelry that could get caught |
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in machinery |
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or underbrush. |
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Secure hair so it is |
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above shoulder | Always operate with both |
level. NEVER | |
wear | hands firmly gripping the |
shorts! | unit. |
Keep away from the rotating
trimmer line or blade at all times, and never lift a moving attachment above
Keep a proper footing |
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and do not over- |
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your balance at all |
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times during opera- |
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tion. | Always make sure | |
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| the appropriate | |
Wear appropriate footwear | cutting attachment | |
shield is correctly | ||
boots or shoes): do not wear | ||
installed and in good | ||
shoes or sandals. Never operate the unit | ||
condition. | ||
while barefoot! | ||
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Figure 1 |
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WARNING! Use Good Judgment
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leaks before each use. During |
each refill, check that no fuel |
leaks from around the fuel cap |
and/or fuel tank. If fuel leaks |
are evident, stop using the unit |
immediately. Fuel leaks must be |
repaired before using the unit. |
n ALWAYS move the unit to a place |
well away from a fuel storage |
area or other readily flammable |
materials before starting the en- |
gine. |
n NEVER place flammable material |
close to the engine muffler. |
n NEVER operate the engine with- |
out the spark arrester screen in |
place. |
nALWAYS wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects.
nNEVER operate the engine when transporting the unit.
nNEVER operate the engine indoors! Make sure there is always good ventilation. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death.
nALWAYS clear your work area of trash or hidden debris that could be thrown back at you or toward a bystander.
nALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for the job.
nALWAYS stop the engine im- mediately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing or improperly installed parts or attachments.
nNEVER extend trimming line be- yond the length specified for your unit.
nALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical. Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.
nALWAYS hold the unit firmly with both hands when cutting or trim- ming, and maintain control at all times.
nALWAYS keep the handles clean.
nALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work.
nALWAYS, 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.