General Safety Instructions - Shindaiwa T272 Instructions Manual

General Safety Instructions

Work Safely
Trimmers operate at very high speeds
and can do serious damage or injury
if they are misused or abused. Never
allow a person without training or
instruction to operate this unit!
WARNING!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa
parts and accessories with your
Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not
make modifications to this unit
without the written approval of
Shindaiwa, Inc.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
NEVER smoke or light fires near
the unit.
ALWAYS stop the engine and
allow it to cool before refueling.
Avoid overfilling and wipe off any
fuel that may have spilled.
ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During each
refill, check that no fuel leaks from
around the fuel cap and/or fuel
tank. If fuel leaks are evident, stop
using the unit immediately. Fuel
leaks must be repaired before us-
ing the unit.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place
well away from a fuel storage area
or other readily flammable materi-
als before starting the engine.
NEVER place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
NEVER run the engine without
the spark arrester screen in place.
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Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally
fit to operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Never operate power equipment
of any kind if you are tired or if
you are under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, medication or any
other substance that could affect
your ability or judgement.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
NEVER operate the engine when
transporting the unit.
NEVER operate the engine
indoors! Make sure there is always
good ventilation. Fumes from
engine exhaust can cause serious
injury or death.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting
tool for the job.
ALWAYS stop the unit immediate-
ly if it suddenly begins to vibrate or
shake. 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 practical. 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.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark
plug wire before performing any
maintenance work.
ALWAYS if a blade should bind
fast in a cut, shut off the engine im-
mediately. Push the branch or tree
to ease the bind and free the blade.