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Safety instructions the properly equipped operator – Shindaiwa 81359 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 pro-

tect 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 dur-

ing 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 oper-

ating a unit equipped with a blade.