Shindaiwa T310Xs Operator's Manual page 11

Do not remove the shield
Do not operate the product without the shield in place.
Any objects that ricochet off the trimmer blade could cause an accident or serious injury.
The area within a 15 m radius is a danger zone
The area within a 15 m radius of the product is a danger zone. Be careful to ob-
serve the following precautions while working with the product.
Do not allow children and other people or pets to enter the danger zone.
If another person enters the danger zone, turn off the engine to stop the blade
from rotating
When approaching the operator, signal to him by, for example, throwing twigs
from outside the danger zone, and then check that engine has been switched
off and the blade has stopped turning
If more than one person is working with the product, identify the way in which
you will signal to each other and work at least 15 m apart
Any objects that ricochet off the trimmer blade, and any contact with the trimmer blade, could cause blindness or a fatal ac-
cident.
Users of the product
The product should not be used by:
people who are tired
people who have taken alcohol
people who are on medication
people who are pregnant
people who are in poor physical condition
people who have not read the operator's manual
children
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to an accident.
Environment of use and operation
Do not use the product in places where there is no sure foothold, such as on steep slopes or after rainfall, as such
places are slippery and dangerous.
Do not operate the product at night or in dark places with poor visibility.
When using the product on a gentle slope, work in a level, contour-like motion.
A serious injury could result if you fall or slip, or fail to operate the product correctly.
For your own health and your safe and comfortable work, operate the machine within the air temperature range of -
o o
5 C to 40 C.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to your health.
Turn off the engine when moving around
When moving around in the situations described below, turn off the engine and ensure that the trimmer blade has
stopped rotating, then fit the trimmer blade cover and position the silencer away from yourself.
Moving to the place where you are working
Moving to another area while you are working
Leaving the place where you have been working
Failure to observe these precautions could cause burns or serious injury.
When transporting the product by car, empty the fuel tank, fit the trimmer blade cover, and secure the product firmly
in place to prevent it from moving around.
Travelling by car with fuel in the trimmer tank could lead to a fire.
For safe use of your product
DANGER
WARNING
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