Shindaiwa 68006-94310 - Manual (Page 3)

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Before Operation
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Children and people who do not
understand this manual must not
use this unit.
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Never allow other people or
animals to be near the unit when
starting or operating.
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Never touch a rotating cut-off
wheel.
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Operate the unit only in a well
ventilated area.
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Never operate the unit in a closed
area such as a room, warehouse
or tunnel. Running the unit in
a closed area may cause seri-
ous illness or even death due to
exhaust gas.
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Never allow any people or ani-
mals near exhaust gas.
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Never inhale exhaust gas.
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Never make unauthorized modifi-
cations or alterations to any of the
components of the unit, and never
operate the unit without the wheel
guard or muffler.
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This unit is designed for one-man
operation and must be operated
by only one person.
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Never operate the unit when you
are tired or under influence of
any substance that could impair
vision, dexterity or judgement.
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When operating the unit, always
wear snug-fitting clothing, safety
gloves, safety non-skid footwear,
hearing protection, a dust-proof
mask, a helmet and goggles. Nev-
er wear floppy clothing, shorts,
sandals or accessories that could
become entangled.
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A first-time operator should obtain
practical instruction from a dealer
or an experienced user before
using the unit.
Safety Precautions
WARNING!
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To minimize the risk of sparks
igniting clothing while operating the
unit, wear clothing made of leather,
wool, tightly-woven cotton, or cotton
treated with flame-retardant.
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Never use any cut-off wheel that is
not recommended in this manual.
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Do not start or operate the unit un-
less you have a clear work area and
secure footing.
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Do not operate the machine for
more than two hours a day in total.
Do not operate it for more than ten
minutes continuously. Due to vibra-
tion, excessive operation may cause
you white finger disease.
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Never smoke or use fire near the
unit or its fuel.
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Since the muffler and exhaust gas
become very hot, make sure there
are no flammable substances near
the unit.
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Never run the unit if you discover a
fuel leak.
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Make sure all the components are
in place and the bolts are securely
fastened.
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Make sure the cut-off wheel is
securely fastened and is not dam-
aged. Never use a cut-off wheel
with cracks, distortion, or one that is
unbalanced.
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Make sure the belt tension is prop-
erly adjusted and the wheel guard,
belt guard and clutch cover are
securely assembled.
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Always inspect the front handle, rear
handle and wheel guard before use,
and never use the unit if the parts
are damaged.