Maintenance - Hitachi RB 24EAP Handling Instructions Manual

Starting
CAUTION
Do not start if the pipe and guard net is obstructed.
1. Check the switch (7) to ON position. (Fig. 4)
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* Push priming bulb (8) several times so that fuel fl ows through
the bulb or return pipe (9). (Fig. 5)
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2. Set choke lever to CLOSED position. (Fig. 6)
3. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your
grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig. 7)
4. When you hear the engine want to start, return choke lever to
RUN position (open). Then pull recoil starter briskly again.
WARNING
○ Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building
and/or near the infl ammable liquid. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
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○ Do not allow the rope to snap back in and always hold the unit
fi rmly.
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.
* If the engine stops and is hard to restart straightaway, allow it
to cool before trying again.
Operating blower (Fig. 8)
○ A low speed should be used to blow leaves and dry grass.
○ A medium speed should be used to clean wet leaves and grass.
○ A high speed should be used when moving gravel, dirt or other
heavy materials.
WARNING
○ Do not direct discharge of air toward people or pet.
○ The unit should be operated in a well ventilated area.
○ Never perform assembly or disassembly procedures with
engine running or serious personal injury may result.
○ Never touch muffl er, spark plug, or other metallic parts while
engine is in running or immediately after shutting off engine.
CAUTION
This blower has been designed and adjusted to be used with all
blowing pipes attached. It must never be operated without the
straight pipe, and conic pipe.
Stopping (Fig. 9)
Decrease engine speed and run at an idle for a few minutes, then
turn off ignition switch.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE EMISSION
CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED
BY ANY NON-ROAD ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR
INDIVIDUAL.
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