Safety Labels - Shindaiwa T344 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Safety Labels

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WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z8 7 .1
APPROVED EYE PROTECTION
50 FEET
(15m
)
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
AT LEAST 5 0 FEET (1 5 m)
BEWARE OF THROWN OR
RICOCHETED OBJECTS
DO NOT OPERATE THIS
M ACHINE WITH A BLADE
Shindaiwa Inc. 19422-00028
The Properly Equipped Operator
Wear hearing protection devices and a
broad-brimmed hat or helmet. A helmet
is required when using a blade-equipped
brushcutter to clear small trees.
Prolonged exposure to excessive noise
is fatiguing and could lead to impaired
hearing.
Wear close-fitting clothing to
protect legs and arms. Gloves
offer added protection and are
strongly recommended. Do not
wear clothing or jewelry that
could get caught in machinery
or underbrush. Secure long hair
so that it is above shoulder level.
NEVER wear shorts!
Long-term exposure to vibration
can damage your hands.
Keep a proper footing and do not
overreach. Maintain your balance at all
times during operation.
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid
boots or shoes): do not wear open-
toed shoes or sandals. Never work
barefooted!
4
This label indicates the minimum distance between
front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3.
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.
Always wear eye protection such as
goggles or safety glasses to shield
Always wear a harness when operating the unit.
It adds comfort and helps ensure safety by limiting
movement fore and aft. When the harness is
adjusted properly, the unit should balance with the
cutting attachment parallel to the ground.
When operating with a blade, make sure
the handle is positioned to provide you with
maximum protection from contacting the
blade. Always make sure the handlebar
against thrown objects.
Always operate with both hands
firmly gripping the unit.
is installed in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.
Always make sure the
appropriate cutting attachment
shield is correctly installed and
in good condition. Do not
operate the unit if the
cutting attachment shield
is missing, loose, or
Keep away from the rotating
trimmer line at all times, and
never lift a moving attachment
above waist-high.
broken.