Shindaiwa X7502863700 - Manual (Page 3)

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A hedge trimmer has the potential to
cause serious personal injury to the
operator or bystanders if misused,
abused or mishandled. To reduce the
risk of injury, you must maintain control
at all times, and observe all safety pre-
cautions during operation. Never per-
mit a person without training or instruc-
tion to operate this machine!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit
to operate this unit safely.
Safety
WARNING!
Never make unauthor-
ized attachment installations.
Always use genuine Shindaiwa
parts and accessories when repair-
ing or maintaining this unit.
WARNING!
Never oper-
ate power equipment of
any kind if you are tired or if you
are under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication or any other sub-
stance that could affect your ability or
judgement.
Work Safely
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
Operating Precautions
Never transport the hedge trim-
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mer or leave it unattended with the
engine running. An engine that’s
running could be accidently acceler-
ated causing the blades to oscillate.
Make sure that the blade cover is in
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place when transporting or storing
the hedge trimmer.
Always make sure that the cut-
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ter attachment and all handles and
guards are properly installed and
firmly tightened before operation.
Inspect for broken, missing or
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improperly installed parts or
attachments.
Never use a cracked or warped cut-
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ter or cutter bar: replace it with a
serviceable one and make sure it
fits properly.
Make sure there are no missing or
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loose fasteners, and that the stop
switch and throttle controls are work-
ing properly.
Make sure there is always good ven-
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tilation when operating the hedge
trimmer. Fumes from engine exhaust
can cause serious injury or death.
Never run the engine indoors!
Never smoke or light fires near the
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hedge trimmer. Keep the unit away
from excessive heat. Engine fuel is
very flammable and fire could lead to
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Make sure the cutters are correctly
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adjusted before operating the hedge
trimmer (see the section ”Cutter
Blade Adjustment” for cutter adjust-
ment procedures). Never attempt
cutter adjustment with the engine
running!
Before starting the engine, make
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sure the cutter is not contacting
anything.
Always confirm safe operation when
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using the machine.
Immediately stop the engine with the
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stop switch if the machine suddenly
begins to vibrate or shake.
Always stop the engine immedi-
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ately and check for damage if you
strike a foreign object or if the
machine becomes tangled. Do not
operate with broken or damaged
equipment.
When cutting a branch that is
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under tension, be alert for spring-
back so that you will not be struck
by the moving branch.
If a cutter should bind fast in a cut,
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shut off the engine immediately.
Push the branch or tree to ease the
bind and free the cutter.
Always stop the engine and allow
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it to cool before refueling. Avoid
overfilling and wipe off any fuel
that may have spilled.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the
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engine and muffler free of debris,
leaves, or excessive grease.
Keep a solid stance.
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Maintain foot-
ing and balance at all times. Do
not stand on slippery, uneven or
unstable surfaces. Do not work in
odd positions or on ladders. Do not
over reach.
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