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Safety, Safety instructions the properly equipped operator – Shindaiwa 81714 User Manual

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WARNING!

Use Good Judgment

ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield

against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine when

transporting the unit.
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.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for

the job.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately

if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.

Inspect for broken, missing or improp-

erly 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 hold the unit 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 saw 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.

Safety Instructions

The Properly Equipped Operator

Always operate with both

hands firmly gripping the unit.

Wear close-fitting clothing to

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 hair so it is

above shoulder

level. NEVER
wear shorts!

Wear hearing protection

devices and a broad-brimmed

hat or helmet.

Always wear eye protection such

as goggles or safety glasses.

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 operate the

unit while barefoot!

Keep a proper footing
and

do not over-

reach—maintain your

balance at all times

during operation.

Always make sure the

appropriate cutting attachment

shield is correctly installed and

in good condition.

Figure 1

Always

wear a shoulder strap or a harness when

operating a unit equipped with a blade.