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5
SAFETY
Work Safely
Hedge trimmers operate at very high
speeds and can do serious damage or
injury if they are misused or abused.
Never allow a person without training or
instruction to operate your 22DH Hedge
Trimmer
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection to
shield against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine when
transporting the unit.
NEVER run the engine indoors!
Make sure there is always good
ventilation. Fumes from engine
exhaust can cause serious injury
or death.
ALWAYS clear your work area of
trash or hidden debris that could
be thrown back at you or toward a
bystander.
ALWAYS stop the unit immedi-
ately if it suddenly begins to
vibrate or shake. Inspect for
broken, missing or improperly
installed parts or cutters.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean
as practical. Keep it free of loose
vegetation, mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the unit firmly
with both hands when cutting or
trimming, and maintain control at
all times.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark
plug wire before performing any
maintenance work.
NEVER use a cracked or broken
cutter or cutter bar; replace it
with a new or serviceable one.
NEVER attempt to adjust the
cutter with the engine running.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally
fit to operate this unit safely.
General Safety Instructions
WARNING!
WARNING!
Never operate power equipment
of any kind if you are tired or if you
are under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication or any other
substance that could affect your
ability or judgement.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
NEVER smoke or light fires near
the hedge trimmer.
ALWAYS stop the engine and
allow it to cool before refueling.
Avoid overfilling and wipe off any
fuel that may have spilled.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place
well away from a fuel storage area
or other readily flammable
materials before starting the
engine.
NEVER place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
NEVER run the engine without
the spark arrester screen in place.
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations. Never
use attachments not approved by
Shindaiwa for use on this unit.