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Safety precautions (continued) – Shindaiwa 68006-94310 User Manual

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Safety Precautions (continued)

WARNING!

Kickback

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Kickback may force the cut-off

wheel up and back toward the

operator lightning-fast.



Kickback can occur whenever

the upper half of the cut-off

wheel touches an object. Never

cut an object using the upper

half of the cut-off wheel.

EC7500.14

EC7500.17

Figure 2. Always be aware of, and pre-

pared for, kickback.

Figure 3. Always operate

below chest level.

Operation



The unit must be held firmly with

both hands, one hand on the

rear handle, the other on the

front handle. Never hold onto

any other part of the unit.



Never impact or apply pressure to

the sides of the cut-off wheel for

any reason.

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Maintain firm and stable footing

during operation. Do not over-

reach.

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When working in a group,

make sure operators are least

10 meters away from each other.

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If you drop the unit or strike it

against a hard surface, stop the

engine immediately and inspect

for damage. If you discover dam-

age, have it repaired before you

return the unit to service.



Check the fuel filler cap regularly

during operation to make sure it

remains securely tightened.

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This unit must be operated

below chest level. Operating

above chest level may result in

serious injury.



When cutting vertically, the unit

should be positioned horizon-

tally or with the wheel side tilted

slightly down. When cutting

horizontally, the recoil starter-

side should face up.

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