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DANGER!
THE ARTICULATED 
HEDGE TRIMMER IS NOT INSULATED 
AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK! 
Approaching or contacting electrical 
lines with the trimmer could cause 
death or serious injury. Keep the trim-
mer at least 10 meters away from 
electrical lines or branches that con-
tact electrical lines.
Safety
Operating Precautions
Never transport the articulated hedge 
Ŷ
trimmer or leave it unattended with the 
engine running. An engine that’s run-
ning could be accidently accelerated 
causing the blades to oscillate.
Make sure that the blade cover is in 
Ŷ
place when transporting or storing the 
articulated hedge trimmer. 
Always make sure that the cutter 
Ŷ
attachment and all handles and guards 
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ened before operation.
Inspect for broken, missing or improp-
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erly installed parts or attachments.
Never use a cracked or warped cutter 
Ŷ
or cutter bar: replace it with a service-
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Make sure there are no missing or loose 
Ŷ
fasteners, and that the stop switch and 
throttle controls are working properly.
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Make sure there is always good ven-
tilation when operating the articulated 
hedge trimmer. Fumes from engine 
exhaust can cause serious injury or 
death. Never run the engine indoors! 
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hedge trimmer. Keep the unit away 
from excessive heat. Engine fuel is very 
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personal injury or property damage.
When carrying the articulated hedge 
Ŷ
trimmer by hand, the cutter attachment 
should be pointing backward with the 
cutter blade in the retracted or trans-
porting position. (Refer to  the section, 
”Transporting the Articulated Hedge 
Trimmer”.)
Do not operate this machine with the 
Ŷ
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Make sure the cutters are correctly 
Ŷ
adjusted before operating the articu-
lated hedge trimmer (see the section 
”Cutter Adjustment” for cutter adjust-
ment procedures). Never attempt cut-
ter adjustment with the engine running!
Before starting the engine, make sure 
Ŷ
the cutter is not contacting anything.
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using the machine, especially when 
operating on steps or a ladder.
Immediately stop the engine with the 
Ŷ
stop switch if the machine suddenly 
begins to vibrate or shake.
Always stop the engine immediately 
Ŷ
and check for damage if you strike 
a foreign object or if the machine 
becomes tangled. Do not operate with 
broken or damaged equipment.
When cutting a branch that is under 
Ŷ
tension, be alert for spring-back so that 
you will not be struck by the moving 
branch.
If a cutter should bind fast in a cut, 
Ŷ
shut off the engine immediately. Push 
the branch or tree to ease the bind and 
free the cutter.
Always stop the engine and allow it to 
Ŷ
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and wipe off any fuel that may have 
spilled.
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excessive grease.
CAUTION!
Always maintain the articulated 
Ŷ
hedge trimmer according to this own-
er’s manual and follow the recom-
mended scheduled maintenance. 
Never modify or disable any of the 
Ŷ
hedge trimmer’s safety devices. 
Doing so may cause damage and 
lead to personal injury
Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts 
Ŷ
and accessories when repairing or 
maintaining this machine.
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tions to the articulated hedge trimmer 
or its components.
Keep the cutters sharp and properly 
Ŷ
adjusted.
Never allow the engine to run at high  
Ŷ
without a load. Doing so could dam-
age the engine.
When transporting the hedge trim-
Ŷ
mer in a vehicle, tie it down securely 
to prevent fuel spillage or damage to 
the machine.
Always stop the engine and allow it 
Ŷ
to cool before refueling. Avoid over-
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have spilled.
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the engine without the spark arrestor 
screen in place.
Always clear your work area of trash 
Ŷ
or hidden debris to help ensure 
good footing.
Keep the articulated hedge trimmer 
Ŷ
as clean as possible. Keep it free of 
loose vegetation, mud, etc.
An articulated hedge trimmer has the 
potential to cause serious personal injury 
to the operator or bystanders 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 trimmer!
WARNING!
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized 
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ulated hedge trimmer or its components.
Never operate this tool or any other 
power equipment if you are tired, ill, or 
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or any substance that could affect 
your ability or judgement.
WARNING!