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DH251003
Work Safely
Shindaiwa hedge 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 your unit!
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
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
substance that could affect your ability
or judgement.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire!
NEVER
smoke or light fires near the
engine.
ALWAYS
stop the engine and allow it
to cool before refueling. Avoid overfill
-
ing and wipe off any fuel that may have
spilled.
ALWAYS
move the unit to a place well
away from a fuel storage area or other
readily flammable materials before
starting the engine.
NEVER
place flammable material close
to the engine muffler.
NEVER
run the engine without the spark
arrester screen in place.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT
IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
MEDICATION.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment
installations.
Avoid
using or storing this
unit in a wet environment.
Water on the cutters may
enter the gearcase and
damage your unit.
Always
wear eye, ear,
and hand protection while
operating this unit!
Always
wear close-fitting clothing. Gloves offer
added protection and are strongly recommended.
Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get
caught in machinery.
Always
keep proper footing and do not
overreach. Maintain your balance at all
times during operation.
Use extreme caution
when
operating near fences or
electric wiring.
Never
cut metal objects or
wire with the blade.
Never
operate this unit if
the safety guard has been
removed or damaged!
Never
allow children to use
the unit. Avoid operating near
bystanders.
Always
stop the engine
and install the blade cover
before moving to another
work site, and maintain a
firm footing while operating
or carrying the trimmer.
Always
stop the
engine
before
removing branches
or debris from the
cutters! Never allow
the cutters to contact
buildings or other
hard objects!
Avoid
cutting large or extremely
“woody” branches. Doing so can
shorten cutter life, and may also
damage the gearcase.
WORK SAFELY!
Figure 1
ALWAYS
wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
ALWAYS
protect yourself from haz-
ards such as thorny brush and flying
debris by wearing gloves and close
fitting clothing that covers arms and
legs. Never wear shorts. Don’t wear
loose clothing or items such as jewelry
that could get caught in machinery or
underbrush. Secure long hair so it is
above shoulder level.
NEVER
run the engine when transport-
ing the unit.
NEVER
run the engine indoors! Make
sure there is always good ventilation.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death.
ALWAYS
clear your work area of trash
or hidden debris that could be thrown
back at you or toward a bystander.
ALWAYS
use the proper cutting tool
for the job.
ALWAYS
stop the unit immediately if it
suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improp-
erly installed parts or attachments.
ALWAYS
hold the unit firmly with
both hands when cutting or trimming,
and maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS
keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS
disconnect the spark
plug wire before performing any
maintenance work.
Always
operate with
both hands firmly
gripping the unit.
WARNING!
Inspect front and rear handles for damaged or loose attachments before use.
NEVER
operate a hedge trimmer with damaged or loose handles.
General Safety Instructions
