Shindaiwa 81704 - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine when trans-
porting 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 vegeta-
tion, 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 mainte-
nance work.
ALWAYS, if a saw blade should bind
fast in a cut, shut off the engine imme-
diately. 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 recom-
mended. 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 hel-
met.
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 san-
dals.
Never operate the unit while barefoot!
Keep a proper footing and
do not overreach—main-
tain 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.