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Safety (continued), 15 meters (50 feet) – Shindaiwa 89304 User Manual

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Be Aware of the Working Environment

Avoid long-term

operation in very hot

or very cold weather.

Make sure

bystanders

or observers

outside the

15 meter (50
feet) “danger

zone” wear eye

protection.

Be extremely careful

of slippery terrain,

especially during rainy

weather.

If contact is made with a hard object,

stop the engine and inspect the cutting

attachment for damage.

Be constantly alert for

objects and debris that

could be thrown either

from the rotating cutting

attachment or bounced

from a hard surface.

Reduce the risk of bystanders being

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one is within 15 meters (50 feet)—

that’s about 16 paces of an operating

attachment. Stop immediately if a child,

pet, or person comes within a 15 meter

(50 feet)radius. Outside this radius,

there is still a risk of injury from thrown

objects.

Beware of a coasting

blade when brushcutting or

edging. A coasting blade

can injure while it continues

to spin after the throttle

trigger is released or after

the engine is stopped.

ALWAYS clear your work area of trash

or hidden debris that could be thrown

back at you or toward a bystander.

When operating in rocky terrain or

near electric wires or fences, use

extreme caution to avoid contacting

such items with the cutting attachment.

The Properly Equipped Operator

Always wear a harness when operating the unit .

It adds comfort and helps ensure safety by limiting

movement fore and aft. When the harness is

adjusted properly, the unit should balance with the

cutting attachment parallel to the ground.

Always operate with both hands

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protect legs and arms. Gloves
offer added protection and are
strongly recommended. Do not
wear clothing or jewelry that
could get caught in machinery
or underbrush. Secure long hair
so that it is above shoulder level.
NEVER wear shorts!

Wear hearing protection devices and a
broad-brimmed hat or helmet. A helmet
is required when using a blade-equipped
brushcutter to clear small trees.

Always wear eye protection such as

goggles or safety glasses to shield

against thrown objects.

When operating with a blade, make sure

the handle is positioned to provide you with

maximum protection from contacting the

blade. Always make sure the handlebar

is installed in accordance with the

manufacturers instructions.

Keep away from the rotating

trimmer line or blade at all

times, and never lift a moving
attachment above waist-high.

Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid
boots or shoes): do not wear open-
toed shoes or sandals.
Never work
barefooted!

Keep a proper footing and do not
overreach
. Maintain your balance at all
times during operation.

Always make sure the

appropriate cutting attachment

shield is correctly installed and

in good condition. Do not

operate the unit if the

cutting attachment shield

is missing, loose, or

broken.

Long-term exposure to vibration
can damage your hands.

Prolonged exposure to excessive noise
is fatiguing and could lead to impaired
hearing.

Do not operate the unit

if the cutting attachment

shield is missing, loose,

or broken.

Safety (continued)

15 METERS

(50 FEET)

Always make sure

the appropriate

cutting attachment

shield is correctly

installed.