Hitachi CG 25EUS Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual page 9

○ If the oil level is low or when using the unit for the
fi rst time, fi ll the oil tank with engine oil up to the
mouth of the oil tank opening.
○ If the engine oil is conspicuously dirty or discolored,
change the oil.
○ Tighten the oil cap securely after fueling.
○ When using the unit for the fi rst time, change
the engine oil after running the engine for
approximately 10 hours. Subsequently, change
the oil after every 50 hours of operation.
CAUTION
● To avoid the risk of burn injury, allow the
engine to cool thoroughly before changing
the engine oil.
● To prevent breakdown, ensure that no sand
or dirt gets into the oil tank while refueling.
Fuel
○ Always use branded 89 octane unleaded
gasoline.
○ Do not use a mixture of gasoline and engine oil as
this may lead to starter failure or power reduction.
Fueling
WARNING
● Always shut off the engine before refueling.
● Slowly open the fuel tank, when fi lling up
with fuel, so that possible overpressure
disappears.
● Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling.
● Always move the trimmer at least 10 ft. (3 m)
from the fueling area before starting.
Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully, to
ensure that no dirt falls into the tank.
Starting (Fig. 12)
CAUTION
Before starting, make sure the cutting
attachment does not touch anything.
Fig. 11
1. Set ignition switch (14) to ON position. (Fig. 12)
14
* Push priming bulb (15) several times so that fuel
fl ows through return pipe. (If so equipped) (Fig.
13)
15
16
2. Set choke lever to CLOSED position (16). (Fig.
13)
3. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the
handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap
back. (Fig. 14)
4. When you hear the engine want to start, return
choke lever to RUN position (open). Then pull
recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2
to 4.
5. After starting engine, allow the engine about 2–3
minutes to warm up before subjecting it to any
load.
English
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
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