Safety
Work Safely
A PowerBroom operates at very high speeds and has the potential to do serious damage if misused, abused or mishandled. To reduce the risk of injury, you must maintain control at all times, and observe all safety precautions during operation. Never permit a person without training or instruction to operate this machine!
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment installations.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Never operate 
power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you are under the influ- ence of alcohol, drugs, medication or any other substance that could affect your ability or judgement.
WARNING!
The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their phy-
sician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not recommend the use of Shindaiwa products by anyone who has a pacemaker.
■■Sweeper belts may move when starting engine. Place sweeper belts on a smooth level surface when starting.
■■Always make sure the PowerBroom attachment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation.
■■Always wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects.
■■Never modify or disable any of the unit’s safety devices.
■■Do not make unauthorized modifica- tions to this unit.
■■Make sure there are no missing or loose fasteners, and that the igni- tion switch and throttle controls are working properly.
■■Do not operate the unit with the muf- fler removed.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
■■NEVER operate this unit indoors. Operate this unit only in a well venti- lated area. Be aware of carbon mon- oxide poisoning. Exhaust gases and lubrication oil mist can cause serious injury or death.
■■Always hold the machine firmly with both hands when sweeping, and maintain control at all times.
■■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 damaged equipment.
■■Always clear your work area of trash or hidden debris to help ensure good footing.
■■Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repairing or maintaining this unit.
■■Stop the unit immediately if
it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, miss- ing or improperly installed parts or attachments.
■■Never transport the unit nor set it down with the engine running. An engine that’s running could be acci- dentally accelerated causing the drum assemblies to rotate.
■■Always disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any mainte- nance work.
■■Always maintain this unit accord- ing to this owner’s manual and fol- low the recommended scheduled maintenance.
■■Keep a Solid Stance. Maintain foot- ing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach.
Safety Labels
READ THE
OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1
APPROVED EYE PROTECTION.
BEWARE OF THROWN
DIRT AND DEBRIS.
DO NOT USE ON UNGUARDED
ELEVATED SURFACES.
MAINTAIN A
SHALLOW
WORKING
ANGLE…
…AVOID MOVING TOWARD
VERTICAL.
Shindaiwa Inc. | 80267 |
This label indicates the minimum distance between
front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3.
IMPORTANT!
Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing informa- tion labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
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