Shindaiwa T310S Manuel D'utilisation page 11

Do not remove the shield
Do not operate the product without the shield in place.
Any objects that ricochet off the cutting attachment could cause an accident or serious injury.
The area within a 15 m radius is a danger zone
The area within a 15 m radius of the product is a danger zone. Be careful to observe the following precautions while
working with the product.
Do not allow children and other people or pets to enter the danger zone.
If another person enters the danger zone, turn off the engine to stop the cutting attachment from rotating
When approaching the operator, signal to him by, for example, throwing twigs from outside the danger zone, and
then check that engine has been switched off and the cutting attachment has stopped turning
If more than one person is working with the product, identify the way in which you will signal to each other and work
at least 15 m apart
Any objects that ricochet off the cutting attachment, and any contact with the cutting attachment, could cause blindness or a
fatal accident.
Users of the product
The product should not be used by:
people who are tired
people who have taken alcohol
people who are on medication
people who are pregnant
people who are in poor physical condition
people who have not read the operator's manual
children
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to an accident.
Environment of use and operation
Do not use the product in places where there is no sure foothold, such as on steep slopes or after rainfall, as such
places are slippery and dangerous.
Do not operate the product at night or in dark places with poor visibility.
When using the product on a gentle slope, work in a level, contour-like motion.
A serious injury could result if you fall or slip, or fail to operate the product correctly.
For your own health and your safe and comfortable work, operate the machine within the air temperature range of -
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5 C to 40 C.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to your health.
Turn off the engine when moving around
When moving around in the situations described below, turn off the engine and ensure that the cutting attachment has
stopped rotating, then position the silencer away from yourself.
Moving to the place where you are working
Moving to another area while you are working
Leaving the place where you have been working
Failure to observe these precautions could cause burns or serious injury.
When transporting the product by car, empty the fuel tank, and secure the product firmly in place to prevent it from
moving around.
Travelling by car with fuel in the trimmer tank could lead to a fire.
Vibration and cold
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud's Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be
brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning, fol-
lowed by loss of colour and numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are strongly recommended because
the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown.
Keep your body warm, especially the head and neck, feet and ankles, and hands and wrists.
Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by not
smoking.
Limit the number of hours of operation.
Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the trimmer or other hand-held power equipment is not required.
If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers, followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult
your physician before exposing yourself further to cold and vibration.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to your health.
For safe use of your product
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