Shindaiwa X7502872300 Introduction, Contents, Attention Statements, Safety and operation labels

Introduction

The Shindaiwa H4 series of hand-held power equipment is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reli- ability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge

of high-performance engine technol- ogy, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displace- ment and weight. As an owner/opera- tor, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself!

Contents	PAGE
Safety	3
Product Description	5
Specifications	6
Emission control	6
Assembly	7

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in these instructions describes units available at the time of publication.

Echo, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to units previously manufactured.

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Mixing fuel	9
Filling the fuel tank	9
Starting the Engine	10
Stopping the Engine	11
Operation	12
IMPORTANT!

WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Maintenance	13
Long Term Storage	18
Troubleshooting Guide	19
Warranty	22

The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit as well as to protect you and others from harm. These procedures are guidelines for safe operation under most conditions, and are not intended to replace any safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area. If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa hand-held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual.

Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special “attention statements”.

DANGER!

A statement pre- ceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “DANGER” contains information that should be acted upon to prevent serious injury or death.

WARNING!

A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word “WARNING” contains infor- mation that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word “IMPORTANT” is one that possesses special significance.

CAUTION!

A statement preceded by the word “CAUTION” contains infor- mation that should be acted upon to prevent mechanical damage.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word “NOTE” contains information that is handy to know and may make your job easier.

Safety and operation 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.

Read and follow this manual, make sure anyone using the trimmer does likewise. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or machine failure. Keep this manual for future reference.

Wear non-slip heavy-duty gloves.

Safety tip shoes or boots with non-slip sole should be worn.

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.

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