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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
REA D THE
OPE RA TOR’ S MAN UAL.
WEAR HEARI NG AND ANSI Z87.1
APP ROVED EYE PROTE CTION .
BEWA RE OF THROW N
DIR T AND DEBRI S.
MAI NTAIN A
SHA LLOW
WORKI NG
ANG LE…
DO NOT U SE ON UNGU ARDED
ELE VATE D SUR FACES.
…AVOI D MOV ING T O WARD
VER TICAL .
8026 7Shin daiw a I nc.
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 t 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 inu-
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 ■
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
rmly 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 modica-
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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-
■
er 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 rmly 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
■
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 eld 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.
