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WARNING!
NEVER
transport the articulated
hedge trimmer nor set it down with
the engine running. An engine that’s
running could be accidently acceler-
ated causing the blades to oscillate.
Make sure the cover is in place
when transporting the articulated
hedge trimmer.
When carrying the articulated hedge
trimmer by hand, the cutter attach-
ment should be pointing backward
with the cutter blade in the retracted
or transporting position (see page 7
for articulating adjustment
procedures). See Figure 1.
CAUTION!
ALWAYS
maintain the articulated
hedge trimmer according to this
owner’s manual and follow the rec-
ommended scheduled maintenance.
NEVER
modify or disable any of the
hedge trimmer’s safety devices.
ALWAYS
use genuine Shindaiwa
parts and accessories when repair-
ing or maintaining this unit.
DO NOT
make unauthorized
modifications to the articulated
hedge trimmer.
NEVER
allow the engine to run at
high RPM without a load. Doing so
could damage the engine.
When transporting the hedge trim-
mer in a vehicle, tie it down securely
to prevent fuel spillage or damage to
the unit.
ALWAYS
clear your work area of
trash or hidden debris to help ensure
good footing.
Keep the cutters sharp and properly
adjusted.
Keep the articulated hedge trimmer
as clean as possible. Keep it free of
loose vegetation, mud, etc.
Operating Precautions
ALWAYS
make sure the cutter at-
tachment is properly installed and
firmly tightened before operation.
NEVER
use a cracked or warped
cutter or cutter bar; replace it with
a serviceable one and make sure it
fits properly.
Before starting the engine, make
sure the cutter is not contacting
anything.
ALWAYS
stop the engine immediate-
ly 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 sud-
denly 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 seri-
ous injury or death. Never run the
engine indoors!
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 cor-
rectly adjusted before operating the
articulated hedge trimmer (see page
7 for cutter adjustment procedures).
Never attempt cutter adjustment
with the engine running!
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
move the unit to a place
well away from a fuel storage
area or other readily flammable
materials before starting the
engine.
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.
NEVER
place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
NEVER
run the engine without
the spark arrester screen in place.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
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