The Properly Equipped Operator - Shindaiwa T300 Owner's/Operator's Manual

The Properly Equipped Operator

Wear close-fitting clothing
to protect legs and arms. Do
not wear clothing or jewelry
that could get caught in
machinery or underbrush.
Keep a proper footing and do
not overreach-maintain your
balance at all times during
operation.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine when
transporting the machine.
NEVER run the engine indoors - make
sure there is always good ventilation.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death.
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash
or hidden debris that could be thrown
back at you or toward a bystander.
Wear hearing protection devices, such as ear-mufflers.
Wear a head protection device, such as a helmet.
Keep your hair above shoulder length.
Wear long trousers.
NEVER wear shorts.
Wear non-skid boots. Do not wear
open-toed shoes or sandals. Never
work barefooted!
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for
the job.
ALWAYS stop the machine immediately
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 wear eye protection such as
goggles or safety glasses.
Always wear a strap when operating
a machine equipped with a blade.
Wear non-slip gloves.
Always operate with
both hands firmly gripping
the machine.
When operating with a
blade, make sure the handle
is positioned to provide you
with maximum protection
from contacting the blade.
Keep away from the rotating
trimming line or blade at all
times, and never lift a moving
cutting attachment above
waist-high.
Always make sure the appropriate
cutting attachment shield is correctly
installed.
ALWAYS hold the machine 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 immediately.
Push the branch or tree to ease the
bind and free the blade.
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