T344 TRIMMER - Shindaiwa USA

Be Aware of the Working EnvironmentAvoid long-termoperation in very hotor very cold weather.Be extremely carefulof slippery terrain,especially during rainyweather.Make surebystandersor observersoutside the15 meter (50feet) “dangerzone” wear eyeprotection.15 METERS(50 FEET)Always make surethe appropriatecutting attachmentshield is correctlyinstalled.Reduce the risk of bystanders beingstruck by flying debris. Make sure noone is within 15 meters (50 feet)—that’s about 16 paces of an operatingattachment. Stop immediately if a child,pet, or person comes within a 15 meter(50 feet)radius. Outside this radius,there is still a risk of injury from thrownobjects.Do not operate the unit if the cuttingattachment shield is missing, loose,or broken.Beware of a coasting blade whenbrushcutting or edging. A coastingblade can injure while it continues tospin after the throttle trigger is releasedor after the engine is stopped.Be constantly alert forobjects and debris thatcould be thrown eitherfrom the rotating cuttingattachment or bouncedfrom a hard surface.If contact is made with a hard object,stop the engine and inspect the cuttingattachment for damage.ALWAYS clear your work area of trashor hidden debris that could be thrownback at you or toward a bystander.When operating in rocky terrain ornear electric wires or fences, useextreme caution to avoid contactingsuch items with the cutting attachment.Product DescriptionUsing the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourselfwith your machine and its various components.Understanding your machine helps ensuretop performance, long service life and saferoperation.HandleIgnitionSwitchThrottleInterlockSpark plugOuter TubeThrottleTriggerFuelTankGripGearcaseCutting AttachmentShieldTrimmer Head5