Safety and Operational Labels
An articulated hedge trimmer has the potential to cause serious personal injury to the operator or bystanders if mis- used, abused or mishandled. You must observe all special safety instructions to reduce the risk of personal injury.
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failure. Keep this manual for future reference.
Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head inju- ries during operation of this machine. In addition, always wear eye and hearing protec- tion. Shindaiwa recommends wearing a face shield as addi- tional face and eye protection.
Wear
Safety tip shoes or boots with
This product conducts elec- tricity. Keep the product and/ or operator a minimum dis- tance of 33 feet (10 meters) away from electrical sources and power lines.
Keep bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from the operating trimmer to reduce the risk of being cut by the cutting blades or struck by falling objects or thrown debris.
The blades / cutting attach- ments are SHARP! Handle with care.
Be aware of the danger of falling debris.
WARNING ! Surface can be hot. Always wear gloves when handling this unit.
Safety
DANGER!
THE ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Approaching or contacting electrical lines with the trimmer could cause death or serious injury. Keep the trimmer at least 10 meters away from electrical lines or branches that contact electrical lines.
An articulated hedge trimmer has the potential to cause seri- ous personal injury to the operator or bystanders if misused, abused or mishandled. To reduce the risk of injury, you must maintain control at all times, and observe all safety precau- tions during operation. Never permit a person without training or instruction to operate this hedge trimmer!
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modifications or alterations to your articulated hedge trimmer or its components.
WARNING!
Never operate this tool or any other power equipment if you are tired, ill, or under the influ- ence of alcohol, drugs, or any substance that could affect your ability or judgement.
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