Operator`s manual

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CAUTION!
 Always maintain the Multipurpose Articulated Hedge Trimmer Tool according to this owner’s manual and follow the
recommended scheduled maintenance.
 Never modify or disable any of the hedge trimmer’s safety devices.
Operating Precautions
This Shindaiwa articulated hedge ■
trimmer tool is specically designed
for use on the Shindaiwa Multipur-
pose Tool Carrier. Installation and/
or use on any other model, brand or
type of power tool is not approved
by Shindaiwa. Attempts to use on
non-approved models can damage
the equipment and cause accidents,
serious injury or death.
Always make sure the cutter tool is
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properly installed and rmly tight-
ened before operation.
Never use a cracked or warped
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cutter or cutter bar: Replace it with
a servicable one if found to be
damaged.
Before starting the engine, make
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sure the cutter is not contacting
anything.
Always stop the engine imme-
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diately 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 under
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tension, be alert for spring-back so
that you will not be struck by the
moving branch.
Stop the machine immediately if
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it suddenly begins to vibrate or
shake. Inspect for broken, miss-
ing or improperly installed parts or
attachments.
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.
Make sure the cutters are correctly
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adjusted before operating the artic-
ulated hedge trimmer (see “Cutter
Blade Adjustment” for cutter adjust-
ment procedures). Never attempt
cutter adjustments with the engine
running!
WARNING!
Never transport the articulated
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hedge trimmer or leave it unat-
tended with the engine running.
An engine that’s running could be
accidently accelerated causing the
blades to oscillate.
Make sure the blade cover is in
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place when transporting the articu-
lated hedge trimmer.
Do not make unauthorized modi-
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cations to the articulated hedge
trimmer or its components.
Keep a Solid Stance. Maintain
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footing 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
WARNING!
THE ARTICULATED HEDGE
TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED
AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Approaching or contacting electrical
lines with the trimmer could cause
death or serious injury. Keep the
trimmer at least 33 feet (10 meters)
away from electrical lines or branch-
es that contact electrical lines.
Safety
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!
NOTE:
For specic maintenance and safety
information about your Multipurpose
Tool Carrier, consult the owner's manual
provided with it. If it has been lost or
misplaced, contact a Shindaiwa dealer for
a replacement.