Shindaiwa 80274 - Manual (Page 3)

iMPORTanT!
Safety and Operation Information Labels:
Make sure all information labels are
undamaged and readable. Immediately
replace damaged or missing information
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.
KEEP AWAY FROM
ROTATING TINES.
Shindaiwa Inc.
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work Safely
This machine 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 dur-
ing 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.
General Safety instructions
waRninG!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations.
waRninG!
Never operate power
equipment of any kind if you
are tired or if you are under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, medi-
cation or any other substance
that could affect your ability or
judgement.
STOP engine before refueling.
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ALWAYS allow the engine to cool
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before refueling!
Wipe all spilled fuel and move the
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engine at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from the fueling point and source
before restarting!
NEVER start or operate this unit if
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there is a fuel leak.
NEVER start or operate this unit if
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the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank
and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.
NEVER smoke or light any fires
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near the engine or fuel source!
NEVER place any flammable ma-
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terial near the engine muffler!
NEVER operate the engine with-
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out the muffler and spark arrester
in good working condition.
waRninG!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
Be careful when operating on a
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slope or on slippery terrain, espe-
cially during rainy weather.
Never operate this machine around
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buried electrical cables!
Do not
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operate the tiller/cultivator
in standing water.
If the tines jam, switch the engine
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OFF, disconnect the spark plug
lead, and inspect the tines, axles
and gearcase for damage.
Never operate the tiller/cultivator
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around vines or roots that could
tangle in the tines and cause loss
of control.
Maintain a shallow working angle
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and avoid steep angles of opera-
tion. A steep working angle risks
loss of control of the machine.
Transport the machine with the
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engine OFF.
Be aware of the working Enviroment