Shindaiwa T10911001001 User Manual

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Always maintain this unit 

 

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according to this owner’s 

manual and follow the 

recommended scheduled 

maintenance. 
Never modify or disable any of 

 

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the unit’s safety devices.
Always use genuine 

 

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Shindaiwa parts and 

accessories when repairing or 

maintaining this unit.
Do not make unauthorized 

 

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modifications to this unit.
Never allow the engine to run 

 

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at high RPM without a load. 

Doing so could damage the 

engine.
When transporting the unit in 

 

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a vehicle, tie it down securely 

to prevent damage and fuel 

spillage.
Always clear your work area 

 

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of trash or hidden debris to 

help  ensure good footing.
Keep the unit as clean as  

 

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possible. Keep it free of loose  

vegetation, mud, etc.

This Shindaiwa Cultivator Tool is 

 

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specifically designed for use on the 

Shindaiwa Multipurpose Tool Carrier. 

Installation and/or use on any other 

model, brand or type of power tool is 

not approved by Shindaiwa. Attempts 

to use on non-approved models can 

damage the equipment and cause ac-

cidents, serious injury or death.
Cultivator tines belts may move 

 

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when starting engine. Place the 

multipurpose tool on a smooth level 

surface when starting.
Always make sure the cultivator at-

 

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tachment is properly installed and 

firmly tightened before operation.
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.
Operate this unit only in a well venti-

 

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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 tilling, 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.
Stop the unit immediately if it  sud-

 

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denly begins to vibrate or shake. In-

spect for broken, missing or improp-

erly 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 tine 

assemblies to rotate.
Always clear your work area of trash 

 

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or hidden debris that could be thrown 

back at you or toward a bystander.
Always keep the handles clean.

 

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Always disconnect the spark plug 

 

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wire before performing any mainte-

nance work.
Always wear eye protection to shield 

 

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against thrown objects.
Always protect yourself from haz-

 

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ards such as thorny brush and flying 

debris by wearing gloves and close 

fitting clothing that covers arms and 

legs. Never wear shorts. Don’t wear 

loose clothing or items such as jew-

elry that could get caught in machin-

ery or underbrush. Secure long hair 

so it is above shoulder level.