Safety - Shindaiwa 89309 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Safety

Work Safely
A hedge trimmer has the potential to
cause serious personal injury to the opera-
tor or bystanders if misused, abused or
mishandled. To reduce the risk of injury,
you must maintain control at all times,
and observe all safety precautions during
operation. Never permit a person without
training or instruction to operate this
machine!
NEVER transport the unit or leave it
unattended with the engine running. An
engine that's running could be accidently
accelerated causing the blades to move.
Make sure that the blade cover is in place
when transporting or storing the hedge
trimmer.
ALWAYS make sure that the cutter
attachment and all handles and guards
before operation.
Inspect for broken, missing or improperly
installed parts or attachments.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutter
or cutter bar: replace it with a serviceable
Make sure there are no missing or loose
fasteners, and that the stop switch and
throttle controls are working properly.
Safety devices and labels
ON-OFF Switch
Throttle
Interlock
CAUTION
READ AND WEAR EYE THE BLADES
FOLLOW THE AND HEARING
ARE SHARP!
INSTRUCTIONS PROTECTION HANDLE WITH
IN THE AT ALL TIMES
OPERATORS DURING
MANUAL.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations. Always use
genuine Shindaiwa parts and acces-
sories when repairing or maintaining
this unit.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
Make sure there is always good ventila-
tion when operating the hedge trimmer.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death. NEVER run the
engine indoors!
NEVER
hedge trimmer. Keep the unit away
from excessive heat. Engine fuel is very
personal injury or property damage.
Do not operate this machine with the
NEVER attempt cutter adjustment with
the engine running!
Before starting the engine, make sure the
cutter is not contacting anything.
ALWAYS
using the machine, especially when
operating on steps or a ladder.
HOT SURFACE
KEEPS HANDS
CLEAR OF
CUTTER
BLADES WHEN Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation Information Labels: Make
STARING THE
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.
power equipment of any kind
if you are tired or if you are under the
or any other substance that could affect
your ability or judgement.
Immediately stop the engine with the stop
switch if the machine suddenly begins to
vibrate or shake.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and
check for damage if you strike a foreign object
or if the machine becomes tangled. Do not
operate with broken or damaged equipment.
When cutting a branch that is under ten-
sion, be alert for spring-back so that you
will not be struck by the moving branch.
If a cutter should bind fast in a cut, shut off
the engine immediately. Push the branch or
tree to ease the bind and free the cutter.
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to
wipe off any fuel that may have spilled.
excessive grease.
Cover
Protector
IMPORTANT!
WARNING!
Never operate
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