General Safety Instructions; Checking Unit Condition - Shindaiwa T350 Owner's Manual

General Safety Instructions

Work Safely
Trimmers and brushcutters 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 this
unit!
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attach-
ment installations.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
NEVER operate the engine when
transporting the unit.
NEVER operate the engine indoors!
Make sure there is always good ven-
tilation. Fumes from engine exhaust
can cause serious injury or death.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool
for the job.
ALWAYS stop the unit immediately
if it suddenly begins to vibrate or
shake. Inspect for broken, missing or
improperly installed parts or attach-
ments.
NEVER extend trimming line beyond
the length specifi ed for your unit.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as
practical. Keep it free of loose veg-
etation, mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the unit fi rmly 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 imme-
diately. Push the branch or tree to
ease the bind and free the blade.
IMPORTANT!
This unit does not have the spark ar-
rester installed in the muffl er. Before
placing the brushcutter in service,
check local, state and federal regula-
tions to determine if a spark arrester is
required in your area.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fi t
to operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Never operate power equipment
of any kind if you are tired or if you
are under the infl uence of alcohol,
drugs, medication or any other sub-
stance that could affect your ability
or judgement.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
NEVER smoke or light fi res near the
unit.
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling. Avoid
overfi lling and wipe off any fuel that
may have spilled.
ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During each
refi ll, check that no fuel leaks from
around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank.
If fuel leaks are evident, stop using
the unit immediately. Fuel leaks must
be repaired before using the unit.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place
well away from a fuel storage area
or other readily fl ammable materials
before starting the engine.
NEVER place fl ammable material
close to the engine muffl er.

Checking Unit Condition

NEVER operate the unit with the cutting
attachment shield or other protective
devices (harness, ignition switch, blade
retention clip, etc.) removed!
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or other
protective device is no guarantee
of protection against ricochet. YOU
MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST
FLYING DEBRIS!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts
and accessories with your Shindaiwa
trimmer or brushcutter. Do not make
modifi cations to this unit without the
written approval of YAMABIKO
Corporation.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and fi rmly
tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cut-
ting attachment. If a properly installed
attachment vibrates, replace the attach-
ment with new one and
recheck.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the unit becomes
tangled. Do not operate with broken or
damaged equipment.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or
damaged fasteners or attachment hold-
ers.
NEVER cut with a dull blade. Doing so
will increase the risk of blade thrust and
may also cause equipment damage.
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