Operator`s manual

Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all

information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately

replace damaged or missing information labels. A new label is

provided in this kit and additional labels are available from your

local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Prior to installing the new

label, Remove old label and clean the outer tube with rubbing

alcohol or similar cleaner.

IMPORTANT!

Safety Labels

■ When operating with a blade, make sure the handle is

positioned to provide you with maximum protection from

contacting the blade. Always make sure the barrier bar

is installed in accordance with instructions.

■ NEVER use a cracked or warped blade: If a properly

installed blade vibrates, replace it with a new one and

re-check.

■ ALWAYS Shut off the engine immediately if a blade

binds in a cut. Push the branch or tree to ease the bind

and free the blade.

■ Beware of a coasting blade when brushcutting or edg-

ing. A coasting blade can injure while it continues to spin

after the throttle trigger is released or after the engine is

stopped.

WARNING!

■ Install the blade so its printed surface is visible to the

operator when the brushcutter is in the normal operat-

ing position.

■ The blade must t at against the holder ange. The

blade mounting hole must be centered over the raised

boss on blade Holder.

■ Holder must t ush against the blade and the splines

engaged to the output shaft.

■ Do not attach any blade to a unit without proper instal-

lation of all required parts. Failure to use the proper

parts can cause the blade to y off and seriously injure

the operator and/or bystanders.

General Safety Instructions

WARNING!

 Before working with a blade-equipped unit, always inspect and clear the area of objects that could interfere with or

damage the blade.

 Never use a blade near sidewalks, fence posts, buildings or other objects that could cause injury or damage.

 Never use a blade for purposes other than those for which it was designed.

 Whenever you strike a hard object with a blade, always stop the brushcutter and carefully inspect the blade for dam-

age. NEVER OPERATE THE UNIT WITH A DAMAGED BLADE!

 A blade-equipped unit must be equipped with a bicycle-type handlebar or barrier bar as well as a harness or strap.

 Always make sure the cutting attachment shield is properly installed before operating the unit.

Using A Brushcutter Blade