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Safety instructions the properly equipped operator – Shindaiwa 81644 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.