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DANGER!
THE ARTICULATED HEDGE TRIM-
MER IS NOT INSULATED AGAINST
ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Approaching
or contacting electrical lines with the
trimmer could cause death or serious
injury. Keep the trimmer at least 33
feet (10 meters) away from electrical
lines or branches that contact electrical
lines.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
An articulated hedge trimmer has the
potential to cause serious personal injury
to the operator or bystanders 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 operate
this trimmer!
Warning Labels
Read and follow this manual,
make sure anyone using
the trimmer 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 inju-
ries during operation of this
machine. In addition, always
wear eye and hearing protec-
tion. Shindaiwa recommends
wearing a face shield as addi-
tional face and eye protection.
This product conducts
electricity. Keep the product
and/or operator a minimum
distance of 15 feet (4.5
meters) away from electrical
sources and power lines.
Keep bystanders at least 50
feet (15 meters) away from
the operating trimmer to re-
duce the risk of being struck
by falling objects or thrown
debris.
The blades are SHARP!
Handle with care.
Safety Precautions
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.
Warning labels affixed to the machine are
as follows:
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