50 FEET
(15m)
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
AT LEAST 50 FEET (15m)
BEWARE OF THROWN OR
RICHOCHETED OBJECTS
KEEP AWAY FROM
ROTATING BLADE
Shindaiwa
READ THE
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WEAR HEARING AND
ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED
EYE PROTECTION
P/N 19422-00046
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ALWAYS
wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
NEVER
run the engine when transport-
ing 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
use the proper cutting tool for
the job.
ALWAYS
clear your work area of trash or
hidden debris that could be thrown back
at you or toward a bystander.
ALWAYS
stop the engine immediately
if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improperly
installed parts or attachments.
ALWAYS
keep the unit as clean as prac-
tical. 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.
Work Safely
This machine operates at very high
speeds and has the potential to do seri-
ous damage if misused, abused or mis-
handled. To reduce the risk of injury,
you must maintain control at all times,
and observe all safety precautions dur-
ing operation. Never permit a person
without training or instruction to operate
this machine!
Safety
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations. Do not
use attachments not approved by
Shindaiwa for use on this unit.
WARNING!
Never operate
power equipment of any
kind if you are tired or if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, medica
-
tion or any other substance that could
affect your ability or judgement.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
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. Contact your local authorized
Shindaiwa dealer.
