Safety - Shindaiwa T282 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Safety

Work Safely
Trimmers and brushcutters operate at
very high speeds and can do serious dam-
age or injury if they are misused or abused.
Never allow a person without training or
instruction to operate this unit!
ALWAYS inspect unit before each use.
Replace any damaged parts.
NEVER run the engine when transport-
ing the unit.
NEVER run the engine indoors! Make
sure there is always good ventilation.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death.
ALWAYS stop the unit immediately if
it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Safety Labels
READ THE
OPERATOR' S M ANUAL
WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z8 7 .1
APPROVED EYE PROTECTION
50 FEET
(15m
)
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
AT LEAST 5 0 FEET (1 5 m)
BEWARE OF THROWN OR
RICOCHETED OBJECTS
DO NOT OPERATE THIS
M ACHINE WITH A BLADE
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WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
Inspect for broken, missing or improperly
installed parts or attachments.
NEVER extend trimming line beyond the
length specified for your unit.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as prac-
tical. Keep it free of loose vegetation,
mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with both
hands when cutting or trimming, and
maintain control at all times.
power equipment of any kind
if you are tired or if you are under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, medica-
tion or any other substance that could
affect your ability or judgement.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for
the job.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire
before performing any maintenance work.
ALWAYS, if a saw blade should bind fast
in a cut, shut off the engine immediately.
Push the branch or tree to ease the bind
and free the blade.
T282
IMPORTANT!
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 from your local authorized
Shindaiwa dealer.
WARNING!
Never operate
T282X
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