Safety - Shindaiwa LE242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Safety

Work Safely
This machine operates at very high
speeds and has the potential to do
serious damage 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!
ALWAYS wear eye protection to
shield against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine when trans-
porting the unit.
NEVER run the engine indoors! Make
sure there is always good ventila-
tion. Fumes from engine exhaust can
cause serious injury or death.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool
for the job.
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.
Safety Equipment and Labels
READ THE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WEAR HEARING AND
ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED
EYE PROTECTION
50 FEET
(15m)
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
AT LEAST 50 FEET (15m)
BEWARE OF THROWN OR
RICHOCHETED OBJECTS
KEEP AWAY FROM
ROTATING BLADE
Shindaiwa P/N 19422-00046
WARNING!
Never operate power
equipment of any kind if you
are tired or if you are under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, medication or
any other substance that could affect
your ability or judgement.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash
or hidden debris that could be thrown
back at you or toward a bystander.
ALWAYS stop the engine immedi-
ately if it suddenly begins to vibrate
or shake. Inspect for broken, miss-
ing or improperly installed parts or
attachments.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as
practical. Keep it free of loose vegeta-
tion, mud, etc.
Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all
information labels are undamaged and readable. Imme-
diately replace damaged or missing information labels.
New labels are available. Contact your local authorized
Shindaiwa dealer.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations. Do not
use attachments not approved by
Shindaiwa for use on this unit.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit
to operate this unit safely.
ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with
both hands and maintain control at
all times.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing any mainte-
nance work.
ALWAYS keep a Solid Stance. Main-
tain 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.
This label indicates the minimum distance between
front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3.
IMPORTANT!
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