Safety Instructions - Shindaiwa 81359 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Safety Instructions

WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine when
transporting 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.
NEVER extend trimming line beyond
the length specified for your unit.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as
practical. Keep it free of loose
vegetation, 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 saw 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 pro-
tect 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 over-
reach—maintain your
balance at all times dur-
ing operation.
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid boots
or shoes): do not wear open-toed shoes or
sandals. Never operate the unit while
barefoot!
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Wear hearing protection devices
and a broad-brimmed hat or
helmet.
Always wear eye protection such as
Always make sure the
appropriate cutting attachment
shield is correctly installed and in
good condition.
Always wear a shoulder strap or a harness when oper-
ating a unit equipped with a blade.
goggles or safety glasses.
Always operate with both hands
firmly gripping the unit.
Keep away from the rotating
trimmer line or blade at all times,
and never lift a moving attachment
above waist-high.
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