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Work Safely

Trimmers and brushcutters 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 your 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 inuence of alcohol, drugs, medica-
tion or any other substance that could
affect your ability or judgment.
General Safety Instructions
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
NEVER operate the engine when trans-
porting the unit.
NEVER operate the engine indoors!
Make sure there is always good ventila-
tion. Fumes from engine exhaust can
cause serious injury or death.
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash
or hidden debris that could be thrown
back at you or toward a bystander.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for
the job.
ALWAYS stop the unit immediately if
it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improp-
erly installed parts or attachments.
NEVER extend trimming line beyond
the length specied for your unit.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical.
Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the unit rmly 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 maintenance work.
ALWAYS, if a 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.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations.
IMPORTANT!
Safety 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.
T272X
T272
This label indicates the minimum
distance between front handle and rear
grip per ANSI B175.3.
POSITION HANDLE
FORWARD OF THIS LINE
Safety Labels
Figure 1
WARNING!
USE Good JUdGmENt