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Operation
Safe Operation
This machine is designed especially for
trimming hedges.
Never use this machine for any other pur-
poses. Never try to cut stones, metals, plas-
tics or any other hard objects. Using this
Articulated Hedgetrimmer for other pur-
poses than trimming hedges may damage
the machine or cause serious injury.
Before trimming:
Wear suitable protective clothing and
Ŷ
equipment. See the section “Safety:
The Properly Equipped Operator” for
information.
Choose the best working position
Ŷ
for safety against the falling objects
(branches, etc.).
Start the engine.
Ŷ
Put on the strap, if so equipped.
Ŷ
Rest when you feel fatigued.
Ŷ
Never stand directly underneath the
Ŷ
branch you are cutting. Be aware of
falling branches. Note that a branch
may spring back at you after it hits the
ground.
NOTE:
Rest when you feel fatigued.
Working Position
Hold the shaft grip above the power-
Ŷ
head with your right hand, and the loop
handle with your left hand.
Your left arm should be extended to
Ŷ
the most comfortable position.
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Right hand on
shaft grip
Hold the loop
handle with your
left hand
Checking Unit Condition
ALWAYS
make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appropriate
attachment holder. If a properly installed
attachment vibrates, replace the attach-
ment with new one and re-check.
ALWAYS
stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a for-
eign object or if the unit becomes tangled.
Do not operate with broken or damaged
equipment.
NEVER
allow the engine to run at high
speeds without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
NEVER
operate a unit with worn or dam-
aged fasteners or attachment holders.
When transporting, make sure the engine
is not running and the blade is covered
with the blade cover.
NEVER
operate the unit with the protec-
tive devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and
accessories with your Shindaiwa hedge
trimmer. Do not make modifications to
this unit without written approval from
Shindaiwa, Inc.
ALWAYS
make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly tight-
ened before operation.
NEVER
use a cracked or warped cutting
attachment: replace it with a serviceable one.
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