Shindaiwa 62640-94313, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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CAUTION!
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Always maintain the articulated
hedge trimmer according to this
owner’s manual and follow the
recommended scheduled mainte-
nance.
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Never modify or disable any of
the hedge trimmer’s safety de-
vices.
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Always use genuine Shindaiwa
parts and accessories when
repairing or maintaining this ma-
chine.
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Do not make unauthorized modi-
fications to the articulated hedge
trimmer.
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Never allow the engine to run at
high RPM without a load. Doing
so could damage the engine.
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When transporting the hedge
trimmer in a vehicle, tie it down
securely to prevent fuel spillage
or damage to the machine.
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Always stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling. Avoid
overfilling and wipe off any fuel
that may have spilled.
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Never place flammable material
close to the engine muffler and
never run the engine without the
spark arrestor screen in place.
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Always clear your work area of
trash or hidden debris to help
ensure good footing.
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Keep the cutters sharp and prop-
erly adjusted.
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Keep the articulated hedge trim-
mer as clean as possible. Keep it
free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.
Operating the Articulated Hedge Trimmer
Figure 3
Wear sturdy footwear
with nonslip soles to provide
good footing. Steel-toed
safety boots are recommend-
ed. Never operate machine
bare-footed.
Keep a proper footing and do not
overreach—maintain your balance
at all times during operation.
Keep bystanders at least 50 feet
(15 meters) away from the
operating trimmer to reduce the
risk of being struck by falling
objects or thrown debris.
Always operate with
both hands firmly
gripping the machine.
Wear non-slip heavy-duty
gloves to improve your
grip on the trimmer handle.
Wear snug-fitting clothes
that also permit freedom
of movement. NEVER
wear shorts!
Always wear a hard hat to reduce
the risk of head injuries during
operation of this machine.
Always wear eye and hearing
protection. Shindaiwa recommends
wearing a face shield as additional
face and eye protection.
Secure long hair
so it is above
shoulder level.
Figure 2