Hitachi RB160EF owner manual Working Plan, Fuel, Before Starting Engine, Using the Product

5. For safe operation

1.Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours-not early in the morning or late at night w h e n p e o p l e m i g h t b e d i s - turbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances.

2.To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time.

3.Operate power blowers at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job.

4. Check your equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air intakes and air filters.

WORKING PLAN

• W h e n p l a n n i n g y o u r w o r k schedule, allow plenty of time to rest. Limit the amount of time over which the product is to be used continuously to some- where around 30 ~ 40 minutes per session, and take 10 ~ 20 minutes of rest between work sessions. Also try to keep the total amount of work performed in a single day under 2 hours or less.

FUEL

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury:

a)Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.

b)Do not smoke while handing fuel.

c)Do not refuel a hot engine.

d)Do not refuel a running engine.

e)Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Always wipe unit dry before using.

f)Move at least 10 ft. (3 meters) away from the fueling point be- fore starting engine.

g)Always store gasoline in a con- tainer approved for flammable liquids.

h)Make sure the unit is properly assembled and in good operat- ing condition.

BEFORE STARTING THE

ENGINE

•Each time before starting the engine, inspect the entire unit to see if every part is in good order and is securely tightened

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in place. If any damage is found in the fuel line, the exhaust line, or the ignition wiring, do not use the blower until it has been re- paired.

IMPORTANT

•Before starting operation, al- ways make sure to check if any obstacles are left inside the vo- lute case and net. The obstacles may cause damage on fan and volute case and serious injury.

WARNING

•C h e c k t o s e e i f t h e s h o c k - absorbing rubber mount has become cracked or otherwise damaged. Note that failing to replace this rubber mount when it has become cracked or dam- aged may cause the engine to come loose from its frame dur- ing use, thus resulting in pos- sible serious bodily injury.

•If cracked, be sure to replace without delay.

WARNING

•To reduce the risk of injury asso- ciated with contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or removing attach- ments. Do not operate without net in place. Always disconnect the spark plug before perform- ing maintenance or accessing movable parts.

USING THE PRODUCT

1.Check the work area that the blower will be used in and re- move or cover all valuables that may be damaged by the air blast or thrown debris.

2.To reduce the risk of injury as- sociated with thrown objects.

a)Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away.

b)Use the full blower nozzle exten- sion so the air stream can work close to the ground.

c)Do not allow bystanders in work area.