Shindaiwa PowerBroom X7502891200 - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING!
iMPORTanT!
Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure
all information labels are undamaged and readable.
Immediately replace damaged or missing informa-
tion labels. New labels are available from your local
authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
Safety Labels
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1
APPROVED EYE PROTECTION.
BEWARE OF THROWN DIRT AND DEBRIS.
MAINTAIN A
SHALLOW WORKING
ANGLE…
DO NOT USE ON UNGUARDED
ELEVATED SURFACES.
…AVOID MOVING TOWARD
VERTICAL.
80267 Shindaiwa Inc.
This label indicates the minimum distance between
front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3.
A PowerBroom 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!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
Safety
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations.
WARNING!
Never operate
power equipment of any kind if you
are tired or if you are under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, medication or
any other substance that could affect
your ability or judgement.
Work Safely
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
Sweeper belts may move when
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starting engine. Place sweeper belts
on a smooth level surface when
starting.
Always make sure the PowerBroom
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attachment is properly installed and
firmly tightened before operation.
Always wear eye protection to shield
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against thrown objects.
Never modify or disable any of the
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unit’s safety devices.
Do not make unauthorized modifica-
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tions to this unit.
Make sure there are no missing or
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loose fasteners, and that the igni-
tion switch and throttle controls are
working properly.
Do not operate the unit with the muf-
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fler removed.
NEVER operate this unit indoors.
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Operate this unit only in a well venti-
lated area. Be aware of carbon mon-
oxide poisoning. Exhaust gases and
lubrication oil mist can cause serious
injury or death.
Always hold the machine firmly with
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both hands when sweeping, and
maintain control at all times.
Always stop the engine immediately
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and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the unit becomes
tangled. Do not operate with broken or
damaged equipment.
Always clear your work area of trash
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or hidden debris to help ensure good
footing.
Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts
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and accessories when repairing or
maintaining this unit.
Stop the unit immediately if
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it suddenly begins to vibrate or
shake. Inspect for broken, miss-
ing or improperly installed parts or
attachments.
Never transport the unit nor set it
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down with the engine running. An
engine that’s running could be acci-
dentally accelerated causing the
drum assemblies to rotate.
Always disconnect the spark plug
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wire before performing any mainte-
nance work.
Always maintain this unit accord-
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ing to this owner’s manual and fol-
low the recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Keep a Solid Stance. Maintain foot-
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ing 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.
The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with
some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their phy-
sician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not
recommend the use of Shindaiwa products by anyone who has a pacemaker.