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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
Shaft Safety Label
Always make sure the cutter
attachment is properly installed and
firmly tightened before operation.
Never use a cracked or warped
cutter or cutter bar: replace it with
a serviceable part and make sure it
fits properly.
Before starting the engine, make
sure the cutter 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.
When cutting a branch that is under
tension, be alert for spring-back so
that you will not be struck by the
moving branch.
Stop the unit immediately if it
suddenly begins to vibrate or
shake. Inspect for broken, missing
or improperly installed parts or
attachments.
Do not operate the articulated
hedge trimmer with the muffler
removed.
Make sure there is always good
ventilation when operating the
articulated hedge trimmer. Fumes
from engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death.
Never run
the engine indoors!
WARNING!
Operating Precautions
Make sure there are no missing or
loose fasteners, and that the stop
switch and throttle controls are
working properly.
If a cutter should bind fast in a cut,
shut off the engine immediately.
Push the branch or tree to ease the
bind and free the cutter.
Make sure the cutters are correctly
adjusted before operating the
articulated hedge trimmer (see page
9 for cutter adjustment procedures).
Never attempt cutter adjustment
with the engine running!
Always ensure all handles and
guards are attached and secure
when using the machine.
