Shindaiwa AHS242es, X7502801200 manual Safety continued, Safety Equipment and Labels

Safety (continued)

WARNING!

Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor and a spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.

CAUTION!	■■Do not make unauthorized modi-	■■Always stop the engine and allow
■■Always maintain the articu-	fications to the articulated hedge	it to cool before refueling. Avoid
	trimmer or its components.	overfilling and wipe off any fuel
lated hedge trimmer according	■■Keep the cutters sharp and prop-	that may have spilled.
to this owner’s manual and fol-
		■■Never place flammable material
low the recommended scheduled	erly adjusted.
maintenance.	■■Never allow the engine to run at	close to the engine muffler and
■■Never modify or disable any of the	high speed without a load. Doing	never run the engine without the
		spark arrestor screen in place.
	so could damage the engine.
hedge trimmer’s safety devices.		■■Always clear your work area of
	■■When transporting the hedge
Doing so may cause damage and
lead to personal injury.	trimmer in a vehicle, tie it down	trash or hidden debris to help
		ensure good footing.
■■Always use genuine Shindaiwa	securely to prevent fuel spillage or
		■■Keep the articulated hedge trim-
parts and accessories when repair-	damage to the machine.
ing or maintaining this machine.		mer as clean as possible. Keep it
		free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.

Safety Equipment and Labels

Shaft Safety Label

Cutter Blade

Cover

	Stop
	Switch
Throttle Interlock	Handle	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.

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