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○ Fuel contains highly fl ammable and it is possible to get the
serious personal injury when inhaling or spilling on your body.
Always pay attention when handling fuel. Always have good
ventilation when handling fuel inside building.
Fig. 7
Fuel
○ Always use branded 89 octane unleaded gasoline.
○ Use genuine two-cycle oil or use a mix between 25:1 to 50:1,
please consult the oil bottle for the ratio or HITACHI dealer.
○ If genuine oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant added quality
oil expressly labeled for air-cooled 2-cycle
engine use (JASO
FC GRADE OIL or ISO EGC GRADE). Do not use BIA or TCW
(2-stroke water-cooling type) mixed oil.
○ Never use multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste oil.
○ Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean container.
Always start by fi lling half the amount of gasoline,
which is to be
used.
Then add the whole amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add
the remaining amount of gasoline.
Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before fi lling the fuel tank.
Fueling
WARNING (Fig. 8)
○ Always shut off the engine before refueling.
○ Slowly open the fuel tank (12), when fi lling up with fuel, so that
possible overpressure disappears.
○ Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling.
○ Always move the unit at least 3 m from the fueling area before
starting.
○ Always
wash any spilled fuel from clothing immediately with
soap.
○ Be sure to check any fuel leaking after refueling.
13
12
Fig. 8
Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully, to ensure that no
dirt falls into the tank. Make sure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking
the container, before fueling.
Chain oil (Fig. 8)
Fill up with chain oil (13). Always use good quality chain oil. When the
engine
is running, the chain oil is automatically discharged.
NOTE
When pouring fuel (12) or chain oil (13) into the tank, place the
unit with cap side up. (Fig. 8)
Starting (Fig. 9, 10)
CAUTION
Before starting, make sure chain brake is disengaged (if so
equipped) and that the bar/chain does not touch
anything.
1. Set ignition switch (14) to ON position. (Fig. 9)
14
Fig. 9
2. Push the choke lever (15) down to choked position. (Fig. 10)
This will automatically lock the throttle in starting position. (Fig. 9)
15
Fig. 10
3. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your
grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig. 9)
4. When you hear fi rst ignition, return the choke to run position.
(Fig. 10)
5. Pull recoil starter briskly again in the aforementioned manner.
(Fig.
11)
Fig. 11
NOTE
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 5.
6. After starting engine, allow the engine about 2–3 minutes to
warm up before subjecting it to any load.
Chain brake operation (Fig. 12)
Chain brake (16), if so equipped, is designed to activate in an
emergency such as
kick-back action. Please check to verify that it
works properly before use.
Application of brake is made by moving the front guard towards the
bar. During the chain brake operation, even if the throttle lever is
pulled, the engine speed does not increase and the chain does not
turn. To release
the brake, pull up the chain brake lever.
16
Fig. 12