• Fuel contains highly flammable and it is possible to get the serious
personal injury when inhaling or spilling on your body. Always pay
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attention when handling fuel. Always have good ventilation when
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handling fuel inside building.
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or
flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit/machine or
while using the unit/machine.
• Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 3 m away from fueling site before starting engine.
• Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
• Store unit/machine and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces. etc.
WARNING
Fuel is easy to ignite or get explosion or inhale fumes, so that
pay special attention when handling or filling fuel.
Blowing safety
• Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours-not
early in the morning or late at night when people might be
disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances. Usual
recommendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Saturday,
• Never direct discharge of air toward bystanders nor allow anyone
near the area of operation. Use care in directing discharge to
avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, etc.
• Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in terrain or other unstable
condition when using the tool.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the tool unattended
such as stopping the engine.
• Never operate the tool without guards, blow pipes or other
protective device in place. (If so equipped.)
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
• Keep others including children, animals, bystanders and helpers
outside the 15 m hazard zone. Stop the engine immediately if you
are approached.
• Always keep the engine on the right side of your body. ( Blower only)
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the muffler.
• Always carry a first-aid kit when operating any power equipment.
• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building
and/or near inflammable liquids. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Maintenance safety
• Maintain the unit/machine according to recommended
procedures.
• Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
• Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
• Use only genuine HITACHI replacement parts as recommended
by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble the recoil starter. You may get a possibility of
personal injury with recoil spring.
Transport and storage
• Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine stopped and the
muffler away from your body.
• Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and secure the unit/
machine before storing or transporting in a vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit/machine, It is
recommended that the fuel be emptied after each use. If fuel is
left in the tank, store so fuel will not leak.
• Store unit/machine out of the reach of children.
• Clean and maintenance the unit carefully and store it in a dry
place
• Make sure engine switch is off when transporting or storing.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, take
care and use common sense. Contact Hitachi Authorized Service
Centers if you need assistance.
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