Shindaiwa X7502863800 - Manual (Page 3)

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A hedge trimmer has the potential to
cause serious personal injury to the
operator or bystanders if misused,
abused or mishandled. To reduce the
risk of injury, you must maintain control
at all times, and observe all safety pre-
cautions during operation. Never permit
a person without training or instruction
to operate this machine!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit
to operate this unit safely.
Safety
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations. Always
use genuine Shindaiwa parts and
accessories when repairing or
maintaining this unit.
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.
Work Safely
Operating Precautions
WARNING!
Never transport the hedge trim-
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mer or leave it unattended with the
engine running. An engine that’s
running could be accidently acceler-
ated causing the blades to oscillate.
Make sure that the blade cover is in
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place when transporting or storing
the hedge trimmer.
Always make sure that the cut-
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ter attachment and all handles and
guards are properly installed and
firmly tightened before operation.
Inspect for broken, missing or
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improperly installed parts or
attachments.
Never use a cracked or warped cut-
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ter or cutter bar: replace it with a
serviceable one and make sure it
fits properly.
Make sure there are no missing or
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loose fasteners, and that the stop
switch and throttle controls are work-
ing properly.
Make sure there is always good
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ventilation when operating the artic-
ulated hedge trimmer. Fumes from
engine exhaust can cause serious
injury or death. Never run the engine
indoors!
Never smoke or light fires near the
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hedge trimmer. Keep the unit away
from excessive heat. Engine fuel is
very flammable and fire could lead
to serious personal injury or prop-
erty damage.
Make sure the cutters are cor-
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rectly adjusted before operating
the hedge trimmer (see the section
”Cutter Blade Adjustment” for cut-
ter adjustment procedures). Never
attempt cutter adjustment with the
engine running!
Before starting the engine, make
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sure the cutter is not contacting
anything.
Always confirm safe operation
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when using the machine.
Immediately stop the engine with
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the stop switch if the machine sud-
denly begins to vibrate or shake.
Always stop the engine imme-
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diately and check for damage if
you strike a foreign object or if the
machine becomes tangled. Do not
operate with broken or damaged
equipment.
When cutting a branch that is
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under tension, be alert for spring-
back so that you will not be struck
by the moving branch.
If a cutter should bind fast in a cut,
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shut off the engine immediately.
Push the branch or tree to ease
the bind and free the cutter.
Always stop the engine and allow
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it to cool before refueling. Avoid
overfilling and wipe off any fuel
that may have spilled.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the
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engine and muffler free of debris,
leaves, or excessive grease
Keep a Solid Stance. Maintain
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footing and balance at all times.
Do not stand on slippery, uneven
or unstable surfaces. Do not work
in odd positions or on ladders. Do
not over reach.
WARNING!
Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching
blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands