Checking Unit Condition; Operation - Shindaiwa T254 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Checking Unit Condition

NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other
protective devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa
trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from
Shindaiwa, Inc.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and firmly
tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting attachment; replace it with a
serviceable one.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment fits properly into the appropriate
attachment holder. If a properly installed attachment vibrates, replace the
attachment with new one and re-check.
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.

Operation

WARNING!
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from
all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause
unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is
directed away from your face and body..
WARNING!
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor
to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal blade use also can create sparks if the blade strikes rocks,
metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire authorities for laws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements.
Cutting grass with a trimmer head
Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each with features for specific
applications and/or operational requirements.
For proper operation, always refer to the instructions accompanying the trimmer head being used.
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NEVER allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or
damaged fasteners or attachment
holders.
NOTE:
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or
other protective device is no guarantee
of protection against ricochet. YOU
MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST
FLYING DEBRIS!