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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.
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.
Attention Statements
Introduction
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These are instructions to convert a grass trimmer to a blade capable unit. This is not an Owner's/Operator's manual. Infor-
mation on how to operate and maintain the unit can be found in the Owner's/Operator's manual for the unit you are con-
verting. Note this kit is supplied with a cutting attachment shield that has been redesigned to provide better visibility and a
larger cutting swath when used as a grass trimmer.
Attention Statements ........................2
Safety Labels ....................................3
Contents
IMPORTANT!
The instructions described in this manual are intended to help
you get the most from your Shindaiwa power tool 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
Shindaiwa power tool, or if you do not understand something in
these instructions, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist
you. You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on
the back of this instructional manual.
General Safety Instructions ..............3
Kit Contents ......................................3
Read and follow this
operators manual.
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all times
during the operation
of this unit.
Keep bystanders
at least 50 feet (15 m)
away during operation.
Beware of thrown or
ricocheted objects.
Do not operate this unit
with a blade unless the
unit is equipped with a
Shindaiwa-approved
handlebar or barrier.
Always wear a harness
when operating this unit
with a blade. A harness
is also recommended when
using trimmer line.
If unit is used as a
brushcutter, beware of
blade thrust. A jammed
blade can cause the unit
to jerk suddenly and may
cause the operator to
lose control of the unit.
Assembly ..........................................4
Shoulder Strap................................10
Using a Brushcutter Blade .............. 11
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IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these instructions describes
the product available at the time of publication.
Echo, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to products
without prior notice, and without obligation to make altera-
tions to units previously manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
If the cutting attachment shield has been removed from
your unit or the unit was manufactured prior to October
2001, an additional clamp kit will be required to complete
this installation. The clamp kit required is Shindaiwa part
number 80293.
