Safety
Work Safely
Attachments for this unit 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 instruc-
tion to operate this unit!
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
ALWAYS wear hearing protection devices
when operating this unit. Prolonged expo-
sure to excessive noise is fatiguing and
could lead to impaired hearing. The use
of proper ear protection can reduce this
potential hazard
NEVER operate the engine when transport-
ing the unit. Make sure cutter safety guards
are in place when transporting this unit.
NEVER operate the engine indoors!
Make sure there is always good ventila-
tion. Fumes from engine exhaust can
cause serious injury or death.
ALWAYS make sure there are no miss-
ing or loose fasteners and that the stop
switch and throttle controls are working
properly.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for
the job.
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or
hidden debris that could be thrown back
at you or toward a bystander.
Safety Labels
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting
attachment: replace it with a serviceable
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improperly
installed parts or attachments.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as prac-
tical. Keep it free of loose vegetation,
mud, etc.
ALWAYS
hands when cutting or trimming, and
maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire
before performing any maintenance work.
Before starting the engine make sure
the cutting attachment is not contacting
anything.
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.
WARNING!
Never operate power
equipment of any kind if you
ence of alcohol, drugs, medication or
any other substance that could affect
your ability or judgement.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the unit becomes tan-
gled. Do not operate with broken or dam-
aged equipment.
ALWAYS maintain the Multipurpose
Engine according to this owner's manual
and follow the recommended scheduled
maintenance.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
ALWAYS use genuine Shindaiwa parts
and accessories when repairing or main-
taining this unit.
NEVER modify or disable any of the
unit's devices. Use only Shindaiwa genu-
ine parts for repairs and maintenance.
WHEN transporting the unit in a vehicle,
tie it down securely to prevent damage
and fuel spillage.
NEVER permit a person without training
or instruction to repair or operate this
machine.
IMPORTANT!
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