Attention Statements - Shindaiwa T272 Instructions Manual

Attention Statements

Throughout this manual are special
"Attention Statements".
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the tri-
angular attention symbol and the
word "WARNING" contains infor-
mation that should be acted upon
to prevent serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
"CAUTION" contains information
that should be acted upon to pre-
vent mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
"IMPORTANT" is one that possesses
special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word
"NOTE" contains information that is
handy to know and may make your
job easier.
Read and follow this
operators manual.
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing
protection at all times
during the operation
of this unit.
Keep bystanders
at least 50 feet (15 m)
away during operation.
Beware of thrown or
ricocheted objects.
Do not operate this unit with a
blade unless the unit is equipped
with a Shindaiwa-approved
handlebar or barrier.
Always wear a harness when
operating this unit with a blade.
A harness is also recommended
when using trimmer line.
If unit is used as a brushcutter,
beware of blade thrust. A jammed
blade can cause the unit to jerk
suddenly and may cause the
operator to lose control of the unit.
IMPORTANT!
The instructions described in this
manual are intended to help you get
the most from your Shindaiwa power
tool as well as to protect you and oth-
ers from harm. These procedures are
guidelines for safe operation under
most conditions, and are not intend-
ed to replace any safety rules and/or
laws that may be in force in your
area. If you have questions regard-
ing your Shindaiwa power tool, or if
you do not understand something in
these instructions, your Shindaiwa
dealer will be glad to assist you. You
may also contact Shindaiwa, Inc. at
the address printed on the back of
this instructional manual.
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