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Clutch  

Engagement 

Speed

The engine speed or r.p.m. at which the clutch engages 

and transmits power to a drive shaft or sprocket.

Cotter Pin

A fastening device used to retain hex nuts on threaded 

shafts.  Also called a split pin.

Cultivator 

Attachment 

A rotating work attachment used on Power Attachment 

Series units.  Rotating tines cultivate and break up soil for 

weeding, planting seeds, and working mulch into the soil.

Cut-Off 

Knife 

A cutting device attached to a plastic debris shield that 

cuts nylon trimming line to the correct length.

Cutting 

Head 

A device that is designed to cut material by means of a 

nylon line head, metal or nylon blades, or rotating saw 

chain.

Danger 

Zone 

An area around the operator where there is a high risk of 

injury from contact with flying debris or sharp cutting head/

work attachments. 

Debris 

Shield 

A plastic or metal barrier that helps protect an operator 

from being struck by debris when using outdoor power 

equipment.

Edger

A device with rotating blade that cuts a clean, straight 

edge.  Normally used along the edge of hard surfaces, 

such as between the lawn and a sidewalk.

Face 

Mask 

Protective device worn over mouth and nose.  Protects 

against breathing sawdust or other small particles.

Protective 

device worn 

over mouth and 

nose

Protects against breathing sawdust or other small 

particles.

Face Shield

Protective device worn over safety glasses or safety 

goggles to provide face protection from flying debris. 

Foot Protection

Heavy-duty footwear that helps protect feet from injury.

Front Handle

Provides secure support of unit for proper balance and 

control.  Helps reduce operator fatigue.

Fuel Filter

Filter element located on end of fuel line.  Filters fuel mix 

before it enters carburetor.

Fuel Tank

Contains fuel mix used for engine operation.

Gear Case

Provides rotating or reciprocating motion to a cutting head 

or work attachment.

Goggles, Safety

Protective eyewear that fits over glasses and provides 

complete, wrap-around protectionl and transmits power to 

a drive shaft or sprocket.

Grass Trimmer

A unit designed to cut only grass and light weeds. 

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Страница 1: ...M Trimmer Brushcutter PAS Pro Attachment Series Powerhead SB Split Boom Trimmer Brush cutter or PE Power Edger If you operate a model SB Split Boom or PAS Pro Attachment Series multi attachment unit y...

Страница 2: ...t at all times and be physically capable of handling and controlling a grass trimmer trimmer brushcutter PAS attachment or Power Edger in a variety of applications If you are unable to handle the equi...

Страница 3: ...Safety Alert symbol is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards To avoid serious or fatal injuries obey all safety messages that follow this symbol Safety Alert Symbol DANGER Signal Word...

Страница 4: ...can result in serious cuts and amputation Carbon Monoxide Hazard Alert Do not operate indoors Breathing carbon monoxide can cause serious or fatal injuries Explosion Hazard Alert Gasoline vapor can ex...

Страница 5: ...s or open footwear increases risk of serious injury Stop Symbol Indicates the Stop position for the engine ignition switch Stop Switch Keep Bystanders 15m 50 feet Feet Away Keep bystanders at least 15...

Страница 6: ...can throw debris Flying debris can cause serious injury Danger Zone Alert Maintain 15 m 50 feet radius danger zone around trimmer brushcutter Metal Blade Prohibition Use Nylon Line Head Only Metal bla...

Страница 7: ...e read and understand the manuals before fueling or operating the tool Clear the work area of bystanders and pets Clear the work area of debris and other work hazards Make sure you have safe unobstruc...

Страница 8: ...attempt to use the unit PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WARNING Operating a trimmer brushcutter or other powered cutting or work attachment may expose you to sharp blades powerful cutting action spinni...

Страница 9: ...tion all in one unit ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles under the face shield and wear head protection when cutting overhead using a PAS or SB unit with Power Pruner or Hedge Clipper Attachments PR...

Страница 10: ...Protection Operators who are sensitive to wood dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while operating unit Dust masks can provide pro...

Страница 11: ...a doctor Repetitive Stress Injuries RSI Overuse of the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and pain in these areas Repetitive hand...

Страница 12: ...ves when handling blades Do not allow blades to contact any part of your body Work gloves do not provide protection from contact with moving blades Always keeps hands and body away from moving blades...

Страница 13: ...D WARNING Plastic Debris Shields are equipped with a sharp cut off knife for cutting nylon trimmer line to length during operation Use extreme care when assembling nylon line head to gear case to avoi...

Страница 14: ...ET UP GUIDE TO USE THESE CUTTING ATTACHMENTS GT Series Maxi Cut Grass Weed Plastic Cutters GT Dual Line ECHOmatic Line Head GT Single Line ECHOmatic Line Head 2 Line GT Rapid Loader Line Head You must...

Страница 15: ...the powerhead driveshaft using the coupler Follow the safety and operating instructions in the Operator s Manual provided with the attachment and General Safety Instructions in this Safety Manual SRM...

Страница 16: ...o install all of the parts required for blade operation These parts vary by type of blade being used and may include replacing the front handle with a U Handle See the SRM PAS SB Set Up Guide Page 17...

Страница 17: ...NG DO NOT INSTALL BLADES ON GT CURVED SHAFT MODEL TRIMMERS Arbor diameter of Upper Blade must match arbor diameter of metal blades New cotter pin required each time blade is installed Brushcutters ove...

Страница 18: ...distance between the rear handle and front handle and helps ensure the operator s hands are far enough apart to maintain good control of the unit Final Assembly Check List After assembly check your un...

Страница 19: ...safety instructions for filling fuel containers at filling stations ALWAYS place container to be filled with gasoline on the ground to prevent static build up during filling ALWAYS keep the metal fill...

Страница 20: ...arks open flames and other sources of ignition Fuel Mix WARNING 2 Stroke engine oil contains petroleum distillates and other additives that may be harmful if swal lowed Heated oil can release vapors t...

Страница 21: ...uirements are NOT approved for use in 2 stroke gasoline engines Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems loss of power over heating fuel vapor lock and unintended machine operation incl...

Страница 22: ...g head PAS attachment does not move at idle If the cutting head work attachment moves at idle re adjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions and idle speed specifications provide...

Страница 23: ...all obstructions NEVER drop start the unit or attempt to start the unit while it is resting on blade tips ALWAYS grip the unit firmly when starting to prevent loss of control when pulling starter han...

Страница 24: ...t to stop After the engine has returned to idle and cutting attachment has stopped place the unit on a safe flat surface clear of obstructions Keep one hand on the throttle control handle assembly to...

Страница 25: ...andard equipment Spark arrestors prevent hot glowing particles of carbon from being discharged from the muffler Operation with a damaged loose or missing spark arrestor can result in fire Hot Exhaust...

Страница 26: ...ou have shut the unit off and the cutting work attachment has completely stopped moving ALWAYS wear appropriate personal protective equipment to protect eyes face hearing and hands ALWAYS wear protect...

Страница 27: ...flammable debris such as dried leaves and sticks to build up in the exhaust area Heat from operation can ignite these materials and cause fire ALWAYS keep fingers hands and all other body parts away f...

Страница 28: ...nd nylon line head is secured Make sure debris shield is aligned with drive shaft and is properly secured to the gear case housing Keep debris flow directed away from operator to minimize risk of bein...

Страница 29: ...g debris away from operator Feed the line gradually into the material you wish to cut avoiding contact with fences or other barriers Model SRM PAS SB Straight shaft counter clockwise line head rotatio...

Страница 30: ...tal blade Read understand and obey warnings and instructions on blade and blade packaging Wear sturdy work gloves when handling installing or removing metal blades Keep blades in protective packaging...

Страница 31: ...me care when cutting near ground hazards and other obstacles ALWAYS stop unit immediately and check for blade damage if an object is struck Do not use blade if cracked bent chipped or dulled by impact...

Страница 32: ...forces are reactive forces that push the unit directly toward the operator or that pull the unit directly away from the operator These forces are the result of cutting on the sides of the blade The di...

Страница 33: ...ing blade to unit ALWAYS use correct assembly hardware when installing blade and debris shield ALWAYS use correct blade arbor size ALWAYS install blade with teeth pointed in direction of rotation ALWA...

Страница 34: ...e and result in blade failure and injury To free a blade that is bound in the cut stop the engine and support the trimmer brushcutter to keep stress off the blade Push the tree away from the entry poi...

Страница 35: ...ll trees PE MODELS DANGER Striking concrete or other hard materials with spinning edger blade can cause severe blade damage or breakage and serious or fatal injuries from flying fragments Stop unit im...

Страница 36: ...k of slips and falls ALWAYS be aware of ground and walkway conditions in the work area and be prepared to maintain balance and footing when conditions change ALWAYS check edging area for all potential...

Страница 37: ...can dislodge pieces of sidewalk curb paved surfaces or other hard materials and cause serious injury from flying debris NEVER set depth of blade cut deeper than 1 2 below guide surface Cutting too de...

Страница 38: ...r case gets hot during use ALWAYS wear gloves when handling a unit that has been in use PAS HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT DANGER Hedge clipper blades are very sharp and can cause severe injuries even if en...

Страница 39: ...ect spark plug lead before removing a blade obstruction NEVER use dull loose or damaged blades Keep blades properly adjusted and lubricated at all times NEVER adjust blades when engine is running Shut...

Страница 40: ...ct hands KICKBACK HAZARDS Contact between the tip of the guide bar nose and objects such as tree limbs and branches can cause Kickback Kickback is a sudden forceful reaction that throws the guide bar...

Страница 41: ...ar for damage if the cutting attachment strikes an obstacle during cutting NEVER use a saw chain with missing or damaged teeth Excessive vibration and erratic operation can cause chain failure and ser...

Страница 42: ...ling tines PAS POWER EDGER ATTACHMENT Misuse improper assembly or use of unapproved attachments can result in serious injury engine failure and voiding of warranty Use only attachments approved for us...

Страница 43: ...ot securely in place NEVER clean or reposition cultivator tines with engine running Stop engine and remove spark plug lead ALWAYS check ground for hidden obstacles before use and remove or mark locati...

Страница 44: ...y repairs on a unit taking shortcuts or using questionable parts and performing repairs that are not approved may create a safety hazard that can cause serious injury Improper repair may also cause pr...

Страница 45: ...e can result in fire ALWAYS keep muffler exhaust area clear of flammable debris when storing or transporting unit Allow unit to cool down before placing in a confined area such as a trunk covered pick...

Страница 46: ...ping of cutting attachment caused by a restriction or by resistance to the cutting action Blade Cover Optional protective plastic cover used to prevent accidental contact with blades Used when carryin...

Страница 47: ...uipment Edger A device with rotating blade that cuts a clean straight edge Normally used along the edge of hard surfaces such as between the lawn and a sidewalk Face Mask Protective device worn over m...

Страница 48: ...ead that requires manual indexing of cutting line Maxi Cut Blade A cutting head with 3 straight blades that can be used in place of a nylon line head When the blade rotates centrifugal force causes th...

Страница 49: ...g Using an arcing cutting motion to trim weeds and grass Semi Automatic Line Head Nylon line head that feeds line out when tapped on the ground during normal operation Spark Arrestor Muffler Muffler w...

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Страница 52: ...call 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 Ask how to obtain a FREE Safety Video Echo s Supplemental Safety Video provides helpful safety and cutting information To locate your nearest Shindaiwa dealer visit our websi...

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