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○Make sure the automatic oiler is working. Keep the oil tank filled with clean oil. Never let chain run dry on the bar.
○All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operatorʼs/ ownerʼs manual, should be performed by competent
WARNING
○Never modify the unit/machine in any way. Do not use your unit/ machine for any job except that for which it is intended.
○Never use chain saw without any safety equipment or that has faulty safety equipment. It could result in serious personal injury.
○Using guide bar/chain other than recommended by the manufacturer which are not approved, could result in a high risk of personal accidents or injury.
Fuel safety
○ 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 and let it cool for a few minutes before removing fuel
tank cap.
○ 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 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.
Cutting safety
○ Do not cut any material other than wood or wooden objects.
○ For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol protection mask when cutting the wood after insecticide has been applied.
○ Keep others including children, animals, bystanders and helpers outside the hazard zone. Stop the engine immediately if you are approached.
○ Hold the unit/machine firmly with the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle.
○ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
○ Keep all parts of your body away from the muffler and cutting attachment when the engine is running.
○ Keep Bar/Chain below waist level.
○ Before felling a tree, the operator must be accustomed to the sawing techniques of the chain saw.
○ Be sure to
○ While cutting, hold the unit/machine firmly with both hands with thumb firmly locked around front handle, and stand with feet well balanced and your body balanced.
○ Stand to the side of the saw when cutting - never directly behind it.
○ Always keep the spiked bumper face to a tree, because the chain may suddenly be drawn into a tree, if so equipped.
○ When completing a cut, be ready to hold up the units as it breaks into clear, so it will not follow through and cut your legs, feet or body, or contact an obstruction.
○ Be alert against kickback (when saw kicks up and back at operator). Never cut with the nose of the bar.
○ When relocating to a new work area, be sure to shut off the machine and ensure that all cutting attachments are stopped.
○ Never place the machine on the ground when running.
○ Always ensure that the engine is shut off and any cutting attachments have completely stopped before clearing debris or removing grass from the cutting attachment.
○ Always carry a
○Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building and/or near the inflammable liquid. 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.
WARNING
Improper maintenance could result in serious engine damage or in serious personal injury.
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 maintain the unit carefully and store it in a dry place. ○ Make sure stop switch is off when transporting or storing.
○ When transporting or storage, cover chain with guide bar cover. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, take care and use common sense. Contact HITACHI dealer if you need assistance. Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:
WARNING
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life, if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage, if instructions are not followed.
NOTE
Helpful information for correct function and use.
WARNING
KICKBACK DANGER (Fig. 1)
One of the most severe dangers when working with a chain saw is the possibility of kickback. Kickback may occur when the upper tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward you. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may also push the guide bar rapidly back towards you. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Even though your saw has safety built into its design, you should not rely on these safety features exclusively. Know where your bar tip is at all times. Kickback does occur if you allow the kickback zone (1) of the bar to touch an object. Do not use that area. Kickback from pinching is caused by a cut closing and pinching the upper side of the guide bar. Study your cut and make sure it will open as you cut through. Maintain control when the engine is running by always keeping a firm grip on the saw with your right hand on the rear handle, your left hand on the front handle and your thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. Always hold the saw with both hands during operation and cut at high engine speed. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. The lack of this maintenance may increase the possibility of kickback.
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