Shindaiwa M254 Manuale Utente

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Read and follow this manual, 

make sure anyone using the unit 

does likewise. Failure to do so 

could result in serious personal 

injury or machine failure. Keep 

this manual for future reference.

Always wear a hard hat to 

reduce the risk of head injuries 

during operation of this machine. 

In addition, always wear eye and 

hearing protection. Shindaiwa 

recommends wearing a face 

shield as additional face and eye 

protection.

This product conducts electricity. 

Keep the product and/or operator 

a minimum distance of 15 feet 

(4.5 meters) away from electrical 

sources and power lines.

Keep bystanders at least 50 feet 

(15 meters) away from the operat-

ing unit to reduce the risk of being 

struck by falling objects or thrown 

debris.

Attachments for this unit operate at 

very high speeds and can do serious 

damage or injury if they are misused 

or abused. Never allow a person without 

You must be physically and mentally fit 

to operate this unit safely. 

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Never make unauthorized 

attachment installations. 

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Never operate 

power equipment of any 

kind if you are tired or if 

you are under the influence of alco-

hol, drugs, medication or any other 

substance that could affect your 

ability or judgement.

ALWAYS wear eye protection to 

shield against thrown objects.

ALWAYS wear hearing protection 

devices when operating this unit. Pro-

longed exposure to excessive noise 

is fatiguing and could lead to impaired 

hearing. The use of proper ear protec-

tion can reduce this potential hazard

NEVER operate the engine when trans-

porting the unit. Make sure cutter safety 

guards are in place when transporting 

this unit.

NEVER operate the engine indoors! 

Make sure there is always good ven-

tilation. Fumes from engine exhaust 

can cause serious injury or death.

ALWAYS make sure there are no 

missing or loose fasteners and that 

the stop switch and throttle controls 

are working properly.

ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool 

for the job.

ALWAYS clear your work area of 

trash or hidden debris that could 

be thrown back at you or toward a 

bystander.

ALWAYS make sure the cutting 

attachment tool is properly installed 

and firmly tightened before operation.

NEVER use a cracked or warped 

cutting attachment: replace it with a 

serviceable one and make sure it fits 

properly.  

ALWAYS stop the engine immedi-

ately if it suddenly begins to vibrate 

or shake. Inspect for broken, miss-

ing or improperly installed parts or 

attachments.

ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as 

practical. Keep it free of loose vegeta-

tion, mud, etc.

ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with both 

hands when cutting or trimming, and 

maintain control at all times.

ALWAYS keep the handles clean.

ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug 

wire before performing any mainte-

nance work.

Before starting the engine make sure 

the cutting attachment is not contact-

ing anything.

ALWAYS stop the engine immedi-

ately 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 maintain the Multipurpose 

Engine according to this owner’s 

manual and follow the recom-

mended scheduled maintenance.

NEVER allow the engine to run at 

high RPM without a load. Doing so 

could damage the engine.

ALWAYS use genuine Shindaiwa 

parts and accessories when repair-

ing or maintaining this unit.

NEVER modify or disable any of the 

unit’s devices. Use only Shindaiwa 

genuine parts for repairs and 

maintenance.

WHEN transporting the unit in a 

vehicle, tie it down securely to pre-

vent damage and fuel spillage.

NEVER permit a person without 

training or instruction to repair or 

operate this machine.