AH262
OPERATION
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OPERATION
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries.
Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.
Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all
moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing
obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a
poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious
injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS po-
sition unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and
body.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark
arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine.
Metal cutters can also create sparks if the cutter strikes rocks,
metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire authorities for
laws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements.
Fuel
Diesel fuels and alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol),
E85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa require-
ments are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa 2-stroke or Hy-
brid 4-stroke gasoline engines. Use of diesel or alternative fuels
may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating,
fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including,
but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Diesel or alter-
native fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel
lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engine components.
