Shindaiwa PowerBroom PB2500 Operator's Manual page 4

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
long hair so that 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 work
barefooted!
Figure 1
Be Aware of the Working Environment
Avoid long-term
operation in very hot or
very cold weather.
If contact is
made with a
hard object,
stop the
engine and
inspect the
sweepers and
drums for
damage.
Be extremely careful of
slippery terrain, especially
during rainy weather or
when pulling debris
towards you.
Figure 2
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PB01
Be aware and keep
clear of bystanders.
PB02
Wear hearing protection devices at all times
while operating the unit.
Always wear eye protection
such as goggles or safety
glasses to shield against thrown
objects.
Always wear respiratory
protection to avoid
breathing airborne debris.
Always operate with
both hands firmly
gripping the unit.
Keep away from the rotating
sweeper belts or bristles at all
times, and never lift a moving
attachment above waist-high.
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 sweeper
belts.
Be constantly alert for objects and debris
that could be thrown either from the
sweeper belts or bounced from a hard
surface.