Shindaiwa X7502825601 Safety continued, Meters, Feet, The Properly Equipped Operator, barefooted

Safety (continued)

The Properly Equipped Operator

Wear hearing protection devices and a	Always wear eye protection such as
broad-brimmed hat or helmet. A helmet	goggles or safety glasses to shield
is required when using a blade-equipped	against thrown objects.
brushcutter to clear small trees.	Always wear a harness when operating the unit .
Prolonged exposure to excessive noise	It adds comfort and helps ensure safety by limiting
is fatiguing and could lead to impaired	movement fore and aft. When the harness is
hearing.	adjusted properly, the unit should balance with the
	cutting attachment parallel to the ground.
Wear close-fitting clothing to	Always operate with both hands
protect legs and arms. Gloves	firmly gripping the unit.
offer added protection and are	When operating with a blade, make sure
strongly recommended. Do not
wear clothing or jewelry that	the handle is positioned to provide you with
could get caught in machinery	maximum protection from contacting the
or underbrush. Secure long hair	blade. Always make sure the handlebar
so that it is above shoulder level.	is installed in accordance with the
NEVER wear shorts!	manufacturers instructions.
Long-term exposure to vibration	Always make sure
	the appropriate cutting
can damage your hands.	attachment shield is correctly
	installed and in good
Keep a proper footing and do not	condition. Do not
	operate the unit if the
overreach. Maintain your balance at all	cutting attachment
times during operation.	shield is missing,
	loose, or broken.
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid	Keep away from the rotating
	trimmer line or blade at all
boots or shoes): do not wear open-
	times, and never lift a moving
toed shoes or sandals. Never work
	attachment above waist-high.
barefooted!
Be Aware of the Working Environment

Avoid long-term

operation in very hot or very cold weather.

Be extremely careful

of slippery terrain,

especially during rainy

weather.

Be constantly alert for objects and debris that could be thrown either from the rotating cutting attachment or bounced

from a hard surface.

Make sure	Reduce the risk of bystanders
bystanders	being struck by flying debris. Make
or observers	sure no one is within 15 meters
outside the	(50 feet)— that’s about 16 paces
15 meter (50	of an operating attachment. Stop
feet) “danger	immediately if a child, pet, or
zone” wear eye	person comes within a 15 meter
protection.	(50 feet)radius. Outside this radius,
	there is still a risk of injury from
	thrown objects.

		Do not operate the unit
		if the cutting attachment
Always make sure		shield is missing, loose,
	15 METERS		or broken.
the appropriate
cutting attachment	(50 FEET)
shield is correctly			Beware of a coasting
installed.
		blade when brushcutting or
		edging. A coasting blade
		can injure while it continues
			to spin after the throttle
		trigger is released or after
			the engine is stopped.
		ALWAYS clear your work area of
		trash or hidden debris that could
		be thrown back at you or toward
		a bystander. When operating in
		rocky terrain or near electric wires
		or fences, use extreme caution to
If contact is made with a hard object,		avoid contacting such items with
stop the engine and inspect the cutting		the cutting attachment.
attachment for damage.

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