Shindaiwa B450 Owner's And Operator's Manual page 3

General Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine when transport-
ing the unit.
NEVER run the engine indoors! Make
sure there is always good ventilation.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death.
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash
or hidden debris that could be thrown
back at you or toward a bystander.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for
the job.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improp-
erly installed parts or attachments.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as
practical. Keep it free of loose vegeta-
tion, mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with both
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.
ALWAYS, if a blade should bind fast in
a cut, shut off the engine immediately.
Push the branch or tree to ease the
bind and free the blade.
The Properly Equipped Operator
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 hair so it is
above shoulder
level. NEVER
wear shorts!
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 operate the
unit while barefoot!
Figure 1
Wear hearing protection
devices and a broad-brimmed
hat or helmet.
Always wear eye protection
such as goggles or safety glasses.
Always wear a harness when operating
Always operate with
Keep away from the rotating blade
at all times, and never lift a moving
Always make sure
the appropriate
cutting attachment
shield is correctly
installed and in good
condition.
a unit equipped with a blade.
both hands firmly
gripping the unit.
attachment above waist-high.
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