Shindaiwa PowerBroom X7502235300 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 4

Safety (continued)
The Properly Equipped Operator
Always protect yourself from hazards
such as thorny brush and flying debris
by wearing gloves and close fitting
clothing that covers arms and legs.
Never wear shorts. Don't wear loose
clothing or items such as jewelry that
could get caught in machinery or
underbrush. Secure long hair so it is
above shoulder level.
Keep a proper footing and do not
overreach—maintain your balance
at all times during operation.
Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip
soles to provide good footing. Steel-
toed safety boots are recommended.
Never operate unit bare-footed!
Be Aware of the Working Environment
Be careful when operating on a slope or on slippery
terrain, especially during rainy weather or when pulling
debris toward you.
If the drum assemblies jam, switch the
engine OFF and inspect the drums,
axles and gearcase for damage.
Do not use this unit on
rooftops or elevated surfaces
When transporting the unit in a
vehicle, tie it down securely to
prevent damage and fuel spillage.
Never operate the PowerBroom around
objects that could tangle in the drums
and cause loss of control.
Never allow the engine to run at
high RPM without a load. Doing
so could damage the engine.
Be constantly alert for objects and debris that could be
thrown either from the sweeper belts or bounced from a
hard surface.
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Always wear eye and hearing protection.
Shindaiwa recommends wearing a face shield as
additional face and eye protection.
Always operate with both hands
firmly gripping the unit.
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.
Keep bystanders
at least 15 meters
away from the unit
while operating
to reduce the risk
of being struck by
thrown debris.
15 M
Keep away from rotating
sweeper belts or bristles at
all times, and NEVER lift a
moving attachment above
waist-height.
Keep the unit as clean as
possible. Keep it free of loose
vegetation, mud, etc.
Maintain a low working angle and
avoid steep angles of operation.
A steep working angle risks loss
of control of the machine.
Transport the
machine with the
engine OFF.
Always keep the
handles clean.