Safety Instructions - Shindaiwa M2510 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Safety Instructions

WARNING!
Never operate
power equipment of any
kind if you are tired or if you are under
cation or any other substance that
could affect your ability or judgement.
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
ALWAYS wear hearing protection
devices when operating this unit.
NEVER operate the engine when transport-
ing the unit. Make sure cutter safety guards
are in place when transporting this unit.
NEVER operate the engine indoors!
Make sure there is always good ventila-
tion. Fumes from engine exhaust can
cause serious injury or death.
ALWAYS make sure there are no missing
or loose fasteners and that the stop switch
and throttle controls are working properly.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for
the job.
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash
or hidden debris that could be thrown
back at you or toward a bystander.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
tightened before operation.
Safety Labels
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Attachments for the Multipurpose Tool Car-
rier 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!
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Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting
attachment: replace it with a serviceable
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improp-
erly installed parts or attachments.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical.
Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.
NEVER extend trimming line beyond
ALWAYS
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.
BEFORE starting the engine make sure
the cutting attachment is not contacting
anything.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations. Do not
use attachments not approved by
Shindaiwa for use on this unit.
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.
ALWAYS maintain the Multipurpose
Engine according to this owner's
manual and follow the recommended
scheduled maintenance.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
ALWAYS use genuine Shindaiwa parts
and accessories when repairing or
maintaining this unit.
NEVER modify or disable any of the unit's
devices. Use only Shindaiwa genuine
parts for repairs and maintenance.
WHEN transporting the unit in a
vehicle, tie it down securely to prevent
damage and fuel spillage.
NEVER permit a person without training or
instruction to repair or operate this machine.
M2510
IMPORTANT!
Safety and Operation Information Labels:
Make sure all information labels are
undamaged and readable. Immediately
replace damaged or missing information
labels. New labels are available from your
local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
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