Safety - Shindaiwa AHS254 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Keep bystanders at least
50 feet (15 meters) away
from the operating trimmer
to reduce the risk of being
cut by the cutting blades or
struck by falling objects or
thrown debris.

Safety

DAnGER!
THE ARTICULATED
HEDGE TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED
AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Approaching or contacting electri-
cal lines with the trimmer could
cause death or serious injury.
Keep the trimmer at least 10
meters away from electrical lines
or branches that contact electrical
lines.
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.
The blades / cutting attach-
ments are SHARP! Handle
with care.
An articulated hedge trimmer has the
potential to cause serious personal
injury to the operator or bystanders
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 with-
out training or instruction to operate
this trimmer!
WARNING ! Surface can
be hot. Always wear gloves
when handling this unit.
wARnInG!
Do not make unauthor-
ized modifications or alterations to
your articulated hedge trimmer or its
components.
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Never operate this tool or any other
power equipment if you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or any substance that could
affect your ability or judgement.
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