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Work Safely
Trimmers and brushcutters operate
at very high speeds and can do serious
damage or injury if they are misused
or abused.
Never allow a person with-
out training or instruction to operate this
unit!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit
to operate this unit safely.
Safety
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations.
WARNING!
Never oper-
ate power equipment of
any kind if you are tired or if you
are under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication or any other sub-
stance that could affect your ability
or judgement.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
Safety Labels
IMPORTANT!
Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all
information labels are undamaged and readable. Imme-
diately replace damaged or missing information labels.
New labels are available from your local authorized
Shindaiwa dealer.
ALWAYS
inspect unit before each
use. Replace any damaged parts.
NEVER
run the engine when trans-
porting the unit.
NEVER
run the engine indoors! Make
sure there is always good ventila-
tion. Fumes from engine exhaust can
cause serious injury or death.
ALWAYS
stop the unit immediately if
it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improp-
erly installed parts or attachments.
NEVER
extend trimming line beyond
the length specified for your unit.
ALWAYS
keep the unit as clean as
practical. Keep it free of loose vegeta-
tion, mud, etc.
ALWAYS
hold the unit firmly with both
hands when cutting or trimming, and
maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS
use the proper cutting tool for
the job.
ALWAYS
keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS
disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing any mainte-
nance work.
ALWAYS
, if a saw blade should
bind fast in a cut, shut off the
engine immediately. Push the
branch or tree to ease the bind and
free the blade.
This label indicates the minimum distance between
front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3.
WARNING!
The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere
with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their
physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO
does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker.
