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DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT
IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
MEDICATION.
Work Safely
Shindaiwa trimmers operate at very high
speeds and can do serious damage or
injury if they are misused or abused.
Never allow a person without training or
instruction to operate this unit!
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 influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication or any other sub-
stance that could affect your ability
or judgement.
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations. Do not
use attachments not approved by
Shindaiwa for use on this unit.
General Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator
Always
operate with both
hands firmly gripping the
unit.
Wear close-fitting clothing to
protect legs and arms. Gloves
offer added protection and
are strongly recommended.
Do not wear clothing or
jewelry that could get caught
in machinery
or underbrush.
Secure hair so it is
above shoulder
level. NEVER
wear
shorts!
Wear hearing protection devices
and a broad-brimmed hat or
helmet.
Always
wear eye protection such as
goggles or safety glasses.
Keep away from the rotating trim-
mer line or blade at all times, and
never lift a moving attachment
above waist-high.
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid
boots or shoes): do not wear open-
toed shoes or sandals.
Never operate
the unit while barefoot!
Keep a proper footing
and
do not over-
reach
—maintain
your balance at all
times during opera-
tion.
Always
make sure
the appropriate
cutting attachment
shield is correctly
installed and in good
condition.
Figure 1
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ALWAYS
wear eye protection to
shield against thrown objects.
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NEVER
operate the engine
when transporting the unit.
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NEVER
operate the engine
indoors! Make sure there is
always good ventilation. Fumes
from engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death.
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ALWAYS
clear your work area
of trash or hidden debris that
could be thrown back at you or
toward a bystander.
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ALWAYS
use the proper cutting
tool for the job.
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ALWAYS
stop the engine im-
mediately if it suddenly begins
to vibrate or shake. Inspect for
broken, missing or improperly
installed parts or attachments.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of
Fire
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NEVER
smoke or light fires near
the engine.
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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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ALWAYS
inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During
each refill, check that no fuel
leaks from around the fuel cap
and/or fuel tank. If fuel leaks
are evident, stop using the unit
immediately. Fuel leaks must be
repaired before using the unit.
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ALWAYS
move the unit to a place
well away from a fuel storage
area or other readily flammable
materials before starting the en-
gine.
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NEVER
place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
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NEVER
operate the engine with-
out the spark arrester screen in
place.
WARNING!
WARNING! Use Good Judgment
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NEVER
extend trimming line be-
yond the length specified for your
unit.
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ALWAYS
keep the unit as clean
as practical. Keep it free of loose
vegetation, mud, etc.
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ALWAYS
hold the unit firmly with
both hands when cutting or trim-
ming, and maintain control at all
times.
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ALWAYS
keep the handles clean.
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ALWAYS
disconnect the spark
plug wire before performing any
maintenance work.
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ALWAYS,
if a saw blade should
bind fast in a cut, shut off the
engine immediately. Push the
branch or tree to ease the bind
and free the blade.
