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Throughout this manual are special
“attention statements”.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “WARNING” contains
information that should be acted
upon to prevent serious bodily
injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to
prevent mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word
“NOTE” contains information that
is handy to know and may make
your job easier.
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures de-
scribed in this manual are intended to
help you get the most from your
22DH hedge trimmer 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 22DH
hedge trimmer unit, or if you do not
understand something in this manual,
your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to
assist you. You may also contact
Shindaiwa, Inc. at the address
printed on the back of this manual.
Attention Statements
Read and follow this Operator's
Manual. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Always wear approved eye
and hearing protection at all
times during the operation of
this unit.
The blades are SHARP!
Handle with care.
Keep hands clear of the cutter
blades when starting the engine.
SAFETY
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Owners Warranty
Responsibilities
As the small off-road engine owner,
you are responsible for the perfor-
mance of the required maintenance
listed in this owners manual.
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. recom-
mends that you retain all receipts
covering maintenance on your small
off-road engine, but Shindaiwa Kogyo
Co., Ltd. cannot deny warranty solely
for the lack of receipts or for your
failure to ensure the performance of
all scheduled maintenance.
As the small off-road engine owner,
you should be aware, however, that
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. may deny
you warranty coverage if your small
off-road engine or a part has failed due
to abuse, neglect, improper mainte-
nance, or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting
your small off-road engine to an
authorized Shindaiwa Dealer as soon
as a problem exists. The warranty
repairs should be completed in a
reasonable amount of time, not to
exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding
your Warranty Rights and responsibili-
ties, you should contact a Shindaiwa
customer service representative at
(503) 692-3070 or your local Shindaiwa
Dealer.
Consequential Damages
In the event that other component
parts of this product are damaged by
the failure of a warranted part,
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will repair
or replace such component parts at no
charge to you.
What is Not Covered
■
Failures caused by abuse, neglect,
or improper maintenance
procedures.
■
Failures caused by the use of
modified or non-approved parts or
attachments.
This Warranty is Administered by:
Shindaiwa Inc.
11975 S.W. Herman Rd.
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 692-3070
