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General safety instructions, The properly equipped operator – Shindaiwa LE261 User Manual

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WARNING!

Use Good Judgment

ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield

against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine when transport-

ing 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 stop the machine immedi-

ately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or

shake. Inspect for broken, missing or

improperly installed parts or attach-

ments.
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 when cutting or trimming, and

maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug

wire before performing any mainte-

nance work.

Stay Alert

You must be physically and mentally fit to

operate this unit safely.

General Safety Instructions

WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

The Properly Equipped Operator

AlwAys operate with

both hands firmly gripping

the unit.

Wear close-fitting clothing to

protect 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

cutting attachment 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

overreach.

Maintain your

balance at all times

during operation.

AlwAys make

sure the appropriate

cutting attachment

shield is correctly

installed and in good

condition.

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