3
Safety Precautions
An articulated hedge trimmer has the
potential to do serious damage if misused,
abused or mishandled. To reduce the risk
of injury, you must maintain control at all
times, and observe all safety precautions
during operation.
Never permit a person
without training or instruction to oper-
ate this trimmer!
THE ARTICULATED HEDGE
TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED
AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Approaching or contacting electrical
line with the pruner could cause death
or serious injury. Keep the pruner at
least 10 meters away from electrical
lines or branches that contact electrical
lines.
Warning Labels
Warning labels affixed to the
machine are as follows:
Read and follow this manual,
make sure anyone using this
unit does likewise. Failure to
do so could result in serious
personal injury or machine failure. Keep
this manual for future reference.
Always wear a hard hat
to reduce the risk of head
injuries during operation of
this machine. In addition,
always wear eye and hearing protection.
Shindaiwa recommends wearing a
face shield as additional face and eye
protection.
Wear nonslip heavy-duty work
gloves to improve your grip on
this unit. Wear sturdy footwear
with nonslip soles to provide
good footing. Steel-toe safety
boots are recommended. Wear
snug-fitting clothes that also
permit freedom of movement.
Never operate this tool or
any other power equipment if
you are tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or
any substance that could affect your ability
or judgement.
Keep bystanders at least
15 meters away from the
operating trimmer to reduce
the risk of being struck by
falling objects or thrown
debris.
Be aware of the danger of
falling debris.
Sound Power Level (measured
in accordance with
2000/14/EC)
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described
in this manual are intended to help you
get the most from this unit and also to
protect you and others from harm. These
procedures are general guidelines only,
and are not intended to replace any
safety rules/laws that may be in force in
your area.
If you have any questions regarding
your AH230 Articulated Hedge Trimmer,
or if you do not understand something
in this manual, your Shindaiwa Dealer
will be glad to assist you. For additional
information, you may also contact
Shindaiwa Inc. at the address printed on
the back of this manual.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
modifications to this machine.
DANGER!
