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Safety (continued) – Shindaiwa AH254 User Manual

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CAUTIOn!

Always maintain the articu-

lated hedge trimmer according

to this owner’s manual and fol-

low the recommended scheduled

maintenance.
Never modify or disable any of the

hedge trimmer’s safety devices.

Doing so may cause damage and

lead to personal injury
Always use genuine Shindaiwa

parts and accessories when repair-

ing or maintaining this machine.

Do not make unauthorized modi-

fications to the articulated hedge

trimmer or its components.
Keep the cutters sharp and prop-

erly adjusted.
Never allow the engine to run at

high speed without a load. Doing

so could damage the engine.
When transporting the hedge

trimmer in a vehicle, tie it down

securely to prevent fuel spillage or

damage to the machine.

Always stop the engine and allow

it to cool before refueling. Avoid

overfilling and wipe off any fuel

that may have spilled.
Never place flammable material

close to the engine muffler and

never run the engine without the

spark arrestor screen in place.
Always clear your work area of

trash or hidden debris to help

ensure good footing.
Keep the articulated hedge trim-

mer as clean as possible. Keep it

free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.

Handle

Ignition

(STOP)

switch

Throttle

interlock

Cutter blade cover

Hand guard

Ignition

(STOP)

switch

Throttle

interlock

Cutter blade cover

Safety Equipment and Labels

IMPORTAnT!

Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation

Information Labels: Make sure all informa-

tion labels are undamaged and readable.

Immediately replace damaged or missing

information labels. New labels are available

from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.

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

Safety (continued)

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