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ALWAYS
wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
ALWAYS
wear hearing protection
devices when operating this unit.
NEVER
operate the engine when transport-
ing the unit. Make sure cutter safety guards
are in place when transporting this unit.
NEVER
operate the engine indoors!
Make sure there is always good ventila-
tion. Fumes from engine exhaust can
cause serious injury or death.
ALWAYS
make sure there are no missing
or loose fasteners and that the stop switch
and throttle controls are working properly.
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
make sure the cutting attach-
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tightened before operation.
NEVER
use a cracked or warped cutting
attachment: replace it with a serviceable
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ALWAYS
stop the engine immediately
if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improp-
erly installed parts or attachments.
ALWAYS
keep the unit as clean as practical.
Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.
NEVER
extend trimming line beyond
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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.
BEFORE
starting the engine make sure
the cutting attachment is not contacting
anything.
ALWAYS
stop the engine immediately and
check for damage if you strike a foreign
object or if the unit becomes tangled. Do not
operate with broken or damaged equipment.
ALWAYS
maintain the Multipurpose
Engine according to this owner's
manual and follow the recommended
scheduled maintenance.
NEVER
allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
ALWAYS
use genuine Shindaiwa parts
and accessories when repairing or
maintaining this unit.
NEVER
modify or disable any of the unit's
devices. Use only Shindaiwa genuine
parts for repairs and maintenance.
WHEN
transporting the unit in a
vehicle, tie it down securely to prevent
damage and fuel spillage.
NEVER
permit a person without training or
instruction to repair or operate this machine.
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IMPORTANT!
Safety and Operation Information Labels:
Make sure all information labels are
undamaged and readable. Immediately
replace damaged or missing information
labels. New labels are available from your
local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
Safety Labels
Attachments for the Multipurpose Tool Car-
rier 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 this unit!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Never operate
power equipment of any
kind if you are tired or if you are under
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cation or any other substance that
could affect your ability or judgement.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations. Do not
use attachments not approved by
Shindaiwa for use on this unit.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
