Shindaiwa B530 Owner's Manual page 4

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 opera-
tion.
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid boots
or shoes): do not wear open-toed shoes or
sandals. Never work barefooted!
Be Aware of the Working Environment
Avoid long-term
operation in very hot or
very cold weather.
Be extremely careful of
slippery terrain, especially
during rainy weather.
Be constantly alert for objects and
debris that could be thrown either
from the rotating cutting attachment or
bounced from a hard surface.
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Make sure bystand-
ers or observers
outside the 15 me-
ter "danger zone"
wear eye protection.
Always make sure
the appropriate cutting
attachment shield is
correctly installed.
If contact is made with a hard object, stop the engine
and inspect the cutting attachment for damage.
Always wear eye protection such as
goggles or safety glasses to shield
against thrown objects.
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.
Always operate with both hands firmly
When operating with a blade, make sure the
handle is positioned to provide you with maxi-
mum protection from contacting the blade.
Always make sure the handlebar 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 broken.
Keep away from the rotating
trimmer line or blade at all
times, and never lift a moving
attachment above waist-high.
Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck
by flying debris. Make sure no one is
within 15 meters — that's about 16 paces
— of an operating attachment.
Stop immediately if a child, pet, or person
comes within a 15 meter radius.
15
METERS
Do not operate the unit if the
cutting attachment shield is
missing, loose, or broken.
Beware of a coasting blade when brushcutting
or edging. A coasting blade can injure while
it continues to spin after the throttle trigger is
released or after the engine is stopped.
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or
hidden debris that could be thrown back at
you or toward a bystander. When operating in
rocky terrain or near electric wires or fences,
use extreme caution to avoid contacting such
items with the cutting attachment.
gripping the unit.