Shindaiwa 68800-94313 - Manual (Page 3)

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Operating Precautions
IMPORTANT!
Caution, Danger, Warning, and
Operation Information Labels:
Make sure all information labels are
undamaged and readable. Imme-
diately replace damaged or missing
information labels. New labels are
available from your local authorized
Shindaiwa dealer.
Safety Equipment and Labels
WARNING!
n Never transport the articulated
hedge trimmer or leave it unat-
tended with the engine running.
An engine that’s running could be
accidently accelerated causing the
blades to oscillate.
n Make sure the cover is in place
when transporting the articulated
hedge trimmer.
n Always make sure the cutter attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly
tightened before operation.
n Inspect for broken, missing or
improperly installed parts or attach-
ments.
n Never use a cracked or warped
cutter or cutter bar: replace it with
a serviceable one and make sure it
fits properly.
n Make sure there are no missing or
loose fasteners, and that the stop
switch and throttle controls are
working properly.
n Make sure there is always good
ventilation when operating the
articulated hedge trimmer. Fumes
from engine exhaust can cause seri-
ous injury or death. Never run the
engine indoors!
n Never smoke or light fires near the
hedge trimmer. Keep the trimmer
away from excessive heat. Engine
fuel is very flammable and fire could
lead to serious personal injury or
property damage.
n Make sure the cutters are correctly
adjusted before operating the articu-
lated hedge trimmer (see page 13
for cutter adjustment procedures).
Never attempt cutter adjustment
with the engine running!
n Before starting the engine, make
sure the cutter is not contacting
anything.
n Stop the machine immediately if it
suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
n Always stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike
a foreign object or if the machine
becomes tangled. Do not operate
with broken or damaged equipment.
n When cutting a branch that is under
tension, be alert for spring-back so
that you will not be struck by the
moving branch.
n If a cutter should bind fast in a cut,
shut off the engine immediately.
Push the branch or tree to ease the
bind and free the cutter.
n Always stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling. Avoid
overfilling and wipe off any fuel that
may have spilled.
Cutter Blade
Scabbard
Handle
Shaft Safety Label
Throttle
Interlock
Stop
Switch
Cutter Guard
Figure 1