Safety Labels; General Safety Instructions; Using A Brushcutter Blade - Shindaiwa BCK-10B Manual

Safety Labels

General Safety Instructions

WARNING!
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When operating with a blade, make sure the handle
is positioned to provide you with maximum protection
from contacting the blade. Always make sure the han-
dlebar is installed in accordance with the manufactur-
ers instruction.
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NEVER use a cracked or warped blade: If a properly
installed blade vibrates, replace it with a new one and
re-check.
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ALWAYS Shut off the engine immediately if a blade
binds in a cut. Push the branch or tree to ease the bind
and free the blade.
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Beware of a coasting blade when brushcutting. A coast-
ing blade can injure while it continues to spin after
the throttle trigger is released or after the engine is
stopped.

Using A Brushcutter Blade

WARNING!
 Before working with a blade-equipped unit, always inspect and clean the area of objects that could interfere with or
damage the blade.
 Never use a blade near sidewalks, fence posts, buildings or other objects that could cause injury or damage.
 Never use a blade for purposes other than those for which it was designed.
 Whenever you strike a hard object with a blade, always stop the brushcutter and carefully inspect the blade for dam-
age. NEVER OPERATE THE UNIT WITH A DAMAGED BLADE!
 A blade-equipped unit must be equipped with a bicycle-type handlebar or barrier as well as a harness or strap.
 Always make sure the cutting attachment shield is properly installed before operating the unit.
IMPORTANT!
Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all
information labels are undamaged and readable. Imme-
diately replace damaged or missing information labels. A
new label is provided in this kit and additional labels are
available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Pri-
or to installing the new label, Remove old label and clean
the outer tube with rubbing alcohol or similar cleaner.
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Install the blade so its printed surface is visible to the
operator when the brushcutter is in the normal oper-
ating position.
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The blade must fit flat against the holder flange.
The blade mounting hole must be centered over the
raised boss on blade Holder.
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Holder must fit flush against the blade and the
splines engaged to the output shaft.
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Do not attach any blade to a unit without proper
installation of all required parts. Failure to use the
proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seri-
ously injure the operator and/or bystanders.
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