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Safety Labels
IMPORTANT
Safety and Operation Information Labels:
Make sure all information labels are undam-
aged and readable. Immediately replace dam-
aged or missing information labels. A new la-
bel is provided in this kit and additional labels
are available from your local authorized Shin-
daiwa dealer. Prior to installing the new label,
Remove old label and clean the outer tube with
rubbing alcohol or similar cleaner.
General Safety Instructions
WARNING
When operating with a blade, make sure the
handle is positioned to provide you with maxi-
mum protection from contacting the blade. Al-
ways make sure the barrier bar is installed in
accordance with instructions.
NEVER use a cracked or warped blade: If a
properly installed blade vibrates, replace it
with a new one and re-check.
ALWAYS Shut off the engine immediately if a
blade binds in a cut. Push the branch or tree to
ease the bind and free the blade.
Beware of a coasting blade when brushcutting
or edging. A coasting blade can injure while it
continues to spin after the throttle trigger is re-
leased or after the engine is stopped.
WARNING
Install the blade so its printed surface is visible
to the operator when the brushcutter is in the
normal operating position.
The blade must fit flat against the holder
flange. The blade mounting hole must be cen
-
tered over the raised boss on blade Holder.
Holder must fit flush against the blade and the
splines engaged to the output shaft.
Do not attach any blade to a unit without prop-
er installation of all required parts. Failure to
use the proper parts can cause the blade to fly
off and seriously injure the operator and/or by-
standers.
Using a Brushcutter Blade
WARNING
Before working with a blade-equipped unit, al-
ways inspect and clear the area of objects that
could interfere with or damage the blade.
Never use a blade near sidewalks, fence posts,
buildings or other objects that could cause in-
jury or damage.
Never use a blade for purposes other than
those for which it was designed.
Whenever you strike a hard object with a blade,
always stop the brushcutter and carefully in-
spect the blade for damage. NEVER OPERATE
THE UNIT WITH A DAMAGED BLADE!
A blade-equipped unit must be equipped with a
bicycle-type handlebar or barrier bar as well as
a harness or strap.
Always make sure the cutting attachment
shield is properly installed before operating
the unit.
