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General Safety Instructions
Work Safely
Shindaiwa hedge 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 your
unit!
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment
installations.
WORK SAFELY!
Always wear close-fitting clothing.
Gloves offer added protection and are
strongly recommended. Do not wear
clothing or jewelry that could get caught
in machinery.
Always wear eye, ear, head,and hand
protection while operating this unit!
Avoid using or storing this unit in a
wet environment. Water on the cutters
may enter the gearcase and damage
your unit.
Always grip support handle with left
hand and throttle handle with right
hand.
Never cut metal objects or wire with
the blade.
Use extreme caution when operating
near fences or electric wiring.
WARNING!
The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere
with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their
physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO
does not recommend the use of Shindaiwa products by anyone who has a pacemaker.
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.
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WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire!
ALWAYS check unit for fuel leaks
before use. Check for leaks around
fuel tank cap while refueling. If fuel
leaks are found immediately stop
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT
using the unit. Fuel leaks must be
IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR
repaired before using unit.
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
ALWAYS move the unit to a place
MEDICATION.
well away from a fuel storage area
or other readily flammable materials
before starting the engine.
Never operate this unit if the safety
guard has been removed or damaged!
Always stop the engine before
removing branches or debris from
the cutters! Never allow the cutters to
contact buildings or other hard objects!
Never allow children to use the unit.
Avoid operating near bystanders.
Always keep proper footing and do
not overreach. Maintain your balance
at all times during operation.
Avoid cutting large or extremely
"woody" branches. Doing so can
shorten cutter life, and may also
damage the gearcase.
Always stop the engine and install
the blade cover before moving to
another work site, and maintain a firm
footing while operating or carrying the
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