Shindaiwa AH242es manual Safety continued, Safety Equipment and Labels, Operator Safety, operation

Safety (continued)

Safety Equipment and Labels

Hand guard

Ignition (STOP) switch

Throttle interlock

Cutter blade cover

IMPORTANT!

Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all informa- tion labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.

Operator Safety

Always wear a hard hat	This machine is designed	ALWAYS clear your work area
to reduce the risk of head	for trimming hedges. Do	of trash or hidden debris that
injuries during operation of	not use this machine for	could be thrown back at you or
this machine.	other purposes.	toward a bystander.
ALWAYS protect	Always wear eye and hearing protection.
	Shindaiwa recommends wearing a
yourself from hazards	face shield as additional face and eye
such as thorny brush		protection.
and flying debris by
wearing gloves and	Always operate with both hands	NEVER allow children to
close fitting clothing	firmly gripping the machine.	use the unit. Avoid operating
that covers arms and		near bystanders or when
legs. Never wear	Keep a proper footing	children are nearby.
shorts. Don't wear loose
clothing or items such	and do not overreach—	Keep bystanders at least
as jewelry that could	maintain your balance
get caught in machinery	at all times during	15 meters away from the
or underbrush. Secure	operation.	operating trimmer to reduce
long hair so it is above		the risk of being struck by
shoulder level.	ALWAYS be aware of	falling objects or thrown
		debris.
	your surroundings and
	alert to any danger that

you may not hear due to

machine noise.

Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip	ALWAYS wear close-fitting
soles to provide good footing.
	clothing. Gloves offer added
Steel-toed safety boots are
	proctection and are strongly
recommended. Never operate
	recommended. Do not wear
machine bare-footed.
	clothing or jewelry that could
	get caught in machinery.

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