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Work Safely
Shindaiwa hedge trimmers 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 your
unit!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit
to operate this unit safely.
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.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT
IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
MEDICATION.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations.
Avoid
using or storing this
unit in a wet environment.
Water on the cutters may
enter the gearcase and
damage your unit.
Always
wear eye, ear,
head,and hand protection
while operating this unit!
Always
wear close-fitting clothing. Gloves offer
added protection and are strongly recommended.
Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get
caught in machinery.
Always
keep proper footing and do not
overreach. Maintain your balance at all
times during operation.
Use extreme caution
when
operating near fences or
electric wiring.
Never
cut metal objects or
wire with the blade.
Never
operate this unit if
the safety guard has been
removed or damaged!
Never
allow children to use
the unit. Avoid operating near
bystanders.
Always
stop the engine
and install the blade cover
before moving to another
work site, and maintain a
firm footing while operating
or carrying the trimmer.
Always
stop the
engine
before
removing branches
or debris from the
cutters! Never allow
the cutters to contact
buildings or other
hard objects!
Avoid
cutting large or extremely
“woody” branches. Doing so can
shorten cutter life, and may also
damage the gearcase.
WORK SAFELY!
Figure 1
Always
grip support
handle with right hand
and throttle handle with
left hand.
Introduction ........................................2
Attention Statements .........................2
General Safety Instructions ...............3
Safety Equipment and Labels............5
Specifications
....................................5
Emission Control ...............................6
Contents
General Safety Instructions
Unit Description .................................6
Mixing Fuel ........................................7
Filling the Fuel Tank ...........................8
Starting Procedure.............................8
Operation ......................................... 11
Stopping the Engine ........................ 11
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WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire!
ALWAYS
check unit for fuel leaks
before use. Check for leaks around
fuel tank cap while refueling. If fuel
leaks are found immediately stop
using the unit. Fuel leaks must be
repaired before using unit.
ALWAYS
move the unit to a place
well away from a fuel storage area
or other readily flammable materials
before starting the engine.
Maintenance and Adjustments ........12
Long Term Storage .......................... 18
Troubleshooting Guide ....................19
Warranty Statement ..........................21
Product Registration ........................25
Servicing Information ....................28
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WARNING!
The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere
with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their
physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO
does not recommend the use of Shindaiwa products by anyone who has a pacemaker.
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