Shindaiwa 81601 - Manual (Page 3)

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DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT
IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
MEDICATION.
Work Safely
Shindaiwa 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 this unit!
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 sub-
stance that could affect your ability
or judgement.
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations. Do not
use attachments not approved by
Shindaiwa for use on this unit.
General 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 opera-
tion.
Always make sure
the appropriate
cutting attachment
shield is correctly
installed and in good
condition.
Figure 1
n ALWAYS wear eye protection to
shield against thrown objects.
n NEVER operate the engine
when transporting the unit.
n NEVER operate the engine
indoors! Make sure there is
always good ventilation. Fumes
from engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death.
n ALWAYS clear your work area
of trash or hidden debris that
could be thrown back at you or
toward a bystander.
n ALWAYS use the proper cutting
tool for the job.
n ALWAYS stop the engine im-
mediately if it suddenly begins
to vibrate or shake. Inspect for
broken, missing or improperly
installed parts or attachments.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk
of Fire
n NEVER smoke or light fires near
the engine.
n ALWAYS stop the engine and
allow it to cool before refueling.
Avoid overfilling and wipe off any
fuel that may have spilled.
n ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During
each refill, check that no fuel
leaks from around the fuel cap
and/or fuel tank. If fuel leaks
are evident, stop using the unit
immediately. Fuel leaks must be
repaired before using the unit.
n ALWAYS move the unit to a place
well away from a fuel storage
area or other readily flammable
materials before starting the en-
gine.
n NEVER place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
n NEVER operate the engine with-
out the spark arrester screen in
place.
WARNING!
WARNING! Use Good Judgment
n NEVER extend trimming line be-
yond the length specified for your
unit.
n ALWAYS keep the unit as clean
as practical. Keep it free of loose
vegetation, mud, etc.
n ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with
both hands when cutting or trim-
ming, and maintain control at all
times.
n ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
n ALWAYS disconnect the spark
plug wire before performing any
maintenance work.
n 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.