Articulated Hedge Trimmer Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Safety Precautions
SAFETY
50ft
15M
Electrical Hazard
Keep bystanders at least
50 feet (15 meters) away
from the operating
trimmer to reduce the
risk of being struck by
falling objects or thrown
debris.
Danger Falling Debris
Read and follow this
manual, make sure
anyone using the trimmer
does likewise. Failure to
do so could result in
serious personal injury or
machine failure. Keep
this manual for future
reference
Always wear a hard hat to
reduce the risk of head
injuries during operation
of this machine. In
addition, always wear eye
and hearing protection.
Shindaiwa recommends
wearing a face shield as
additional face and eye
protection. Wear non-slip
heavy-duty gloves to
improve your grip on the
trimmer handle. Wear
sturdy footwear with
nonslip soles to provide
good footing. Steel-toed
safety boots are recom-
mended. Wear snug-
fitting clothes that also
permit freedom of
movement.
Never operate this tool or
any other power equip-
ment if you are tired, ill,
or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or any
substance that could
affect your ability or
judgement.
Owners Warranty
Responsibilities
As the small off-road engine owner,
you are responsible for the perfor-
mance of the required maintenance
listed in this owners manual.
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. recom-
mends that you retain all receipts
covering maintenance on your small
off-road engine, but Shindaiwa Kogyo
Co., Ltd. cannot deny warranty solely
for the lack of receipts or for your
failure to ensure the performance of
all scheduled maintenance.
As the small off-road engine owner,
you should be aware, however, that
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. may deny
you warranty coverage if your small
off-road engine or a part has failed due
to abuse, neglect, improper mainte-
nance, or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting
your small off-road engine to an
authorized Shindaiwa Dealer as soon
as a problem exists. The warranty
repairs should be completed in a
reasonable amount of time, not to
exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibili-
ties, you should contact a Shindaiwa
customer service representative at
[phone] or your local Shindaiwa
Dealer.
Consequential Damages
In the event that other component
parts of this product are damaged by
the failure of a warranted part,
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will repair
or replace such component parts at no
charge to you.
What is Not Covered
■ Failures caused by abuse, neglect,
or improper maintenance
procedures.
■ Failures caused by the use of
modified or non-approved parts or
attachments.
This Warranty is Administered by:
Shindaiwa Inc.
11975 S.W. Herman Rd.
Tualatin, OR 97062
[phone]
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