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Safety, Product description – Shindaiwa LE254 User Manual

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Work Safely

This machine operates at very high

speeds and has the potential to do

serious damage if misused, abused

or mishandled. To reduce the risk

of injury, you must maintain control

at all times, and observe all safety

precautions during operation. Never

permit a person without training or

instruction to operate this machine!

Safety

WARNING!
Never make unauthorized

attachment installations. Do not

use attachments not approved by

Shindaiwa for use on this unit.

WARNING!
Never operate power

equipment of any kind if you

are tired or if you are under the influ-

ence of alcohol, drugs, medication or

any other substance that could affect

your ability or judgement.

WARNING!
Use Good Judgement

Stay Alert

You must be physically and mentally fit

to operate this unit safely.

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 ventila-

tion. Fumes from engine exhaust can

cause serious injury or death.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool

for the job.

ALWAYS clear your work area of trash

or hidden debris that could be thrown

back at you or toward a bystander.
ALWAYS stop the engine immedi-

ately if it suddenly begins to vibrate

or shake. Inspect for broken, miss-

ing or improperly installed parts or

attachments.
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 and maintain control at

all times.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug

wire before performing any mainte-

nance work.
Keep a Solid Stance. Maintain foot-

ing and balance at all times. Do not

stand on slippery, uneven or unsta-

ble surfaces. Do not work in odd

positions or on ladders. Do not over

reach.

50 FEET

(15m)

KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

AT LEAST 50 FEET (15m)

BEWARE OF THROWN OR

RICHOCHETED OBJECTS

KEEP AWAY FROM

ROTATING BLADE

Shindaiwa

READ THE

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

WEAR HEARING AND

ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED

EYE PROTECTION

P/N 19422-00046

IMPORTANT!

Safety 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. Contact your local authorized

Shindaiwa dealer.

This label indicates the minimum distance between

front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3.

Product Description

WARNING!
The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere

with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their

physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO

does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker.