Safety - Shindaiwa PS344 PowerBroom Owner's/Operator's Manual

Safety

Work Safely
A PowerBroom operates at very high
speeds and has the potential to do serious
damage if misused, abused or mishan-
dled. 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!
WARNING!
The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere
with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their
physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO
does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker.
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Sweeper belts may move when
starting engine. Place sweeper
belts on a smooth level surface
when starting.
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Always make sure the Power-
Broom attachment is properly
installed and firmly tightened
before operation.
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Always wear eye protection to
shield against thrown objects.
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Never modify or disable any of the
unit's safety devices.
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Do not make unauthorized modifi-
cations to this unit.
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Make sure there are no missing or
loose fasteners, and that the igni-
tion switch and throttle controls
are working properly.
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Do not operate the unit with the
muffler removed.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit
to operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
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NEVER operate this unit indoors.
Operate this unit only in a well ven-
tilated area. Be aware of carbon
monoxide poisoning. Exhaust gases
and lubrication oil mist can cause
serious injury or death.
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Always hold the machine firmly with
both hands when sweeping, and
maintain control at all times.
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Always stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the unit becomes
tangled. Do not operate with broken
or damaged equipment.
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Always clear your work area of trash
or hidden debris to help ensure
good footing.
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Always use genuine Shindaiwa
parts and accessories when repair-
ing or maintaining this unit.
WARNING!
Never operate
power equipment of any kind if
you are tired or if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs,
medication or any other substance
that could affect your ability or
judgement.
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Stop the unit immediately if it
suddenly begins to vibrate or
shake. Inspect for broken, miss-
ing or improperly installed parts or
attachments.
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Never transport the unit nor set
it down with the engine running.
An engine that's running could be
accidentally accelerated causing
the drum assemblies to rotate.
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Always disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing any main-
tenance work.
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Always maintain this unit accord-
ing to this owner's manual and fol-
low the recommended scheduled
maintenance.
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Keep a Solid Stance. Maintain
footing and balance at all times.
Do not stand on slippery, uneven
or unstable surfaces. Do not work
in odd positions or on ladders. Do
not over reach.
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