Checking Unit Condition
NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other protective devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit with- out written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting attachment: replace it with a serviceable one.
The cutting attachment may be spinning during carburetor adjustments. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety instructions.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment fits properly into the appropriate attachment holder. If a properly installed attachment vibrates, replace the attachment with new one and
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if the unit becomes tangled. Do not operate with broken or dam- aged equipment.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high RPM without a load. Doing so could damage the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or damaged fasteners or attachment holders.
When transporting, make sure the engine is not running and the blade is covered with the blade cover.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or other protec- tive device is no guarantee of protection against rico- chet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!
Operation
WARNING!
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause uncon- sciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body..
WARNING!
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal blade use also can create sparks if the blade strikes rocks, metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire authorities for laws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements.
Cutting grass with a trimmer head
Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each with features for specific applications and/or operational requirements.
NOTE:
For proper operation, always refer to the instructions accompanying the trimmer head being used.
Trimmer head styles:
Fixed. The operator must stop the unit and add new lengths of trimmer line manually.
Flail. This device, designed for clearing weeds and light brush, features three nylon blades attached to the head by pivots.
NOTE:
Additional hardware may be required to mount the Fixed Line or the Flail type trimmer heads.
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