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Work Safely
Trimmers operate at very high speeds and can do serious dam-
age or injury if they are misused or abused.
General Safety Instructions
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit
safely.
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 unit.
ALWAYS
stop the engine and allow it to cool before
refueling. Avoid overfilling and wipe off any fuel that may
have spilled.
ALWAYS
inspect the unit for fuel leaks before each
use. During each refill, check that no fuel leaks from
around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank. If fuel leaks are
evident, stop using the unit immediately. Fuel leaks
must be repaired before using the unit.
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.
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories
with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifica
-
tions to this unit without the written approval of Echo,
Inc.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
NEVER
operate the engine when transporting the unit.
NEVER
operate 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
stop the unit immediate-ly if it suddenly begins
to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing or im-
properly 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 vegetation, mud, etc.
ALWAYS
hold the unit firmly with both hands when cut
-
ting or
trimming, and maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS
keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS
disconnect the spark plug wire before perform-
ing any maintenance work.
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Figure 1
IMPORTANT!
T230
Safety and Operation Information La-
bels: Make sure all information labels
are undamaged and readable. Imme-
diately replace damaged or missing
information labels. A new label is
provided in this kit and additional
labels are available from your local
authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Prior to
installing the new label, Remove old
label and clean the outer tube with
rubbing alcohol or similar cleaner.
Safety Labels
