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Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
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Move at least 10 feet (3 m) away from fueling site
before starting engine.
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Stop engine and let it cool for a few minutes
before removing fuel tank cap.
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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.
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Store unit/machine and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open fl ames
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 fi lling fuel.
Cutting safety
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Do not cut any material other than wood or
wooden objects.
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For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol
protection mask when cutting the wood after
insecticide has been applied.
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Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders and helpers outside the hazard zone.
Stop the engine immediately if you are approached.
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Hold the unit/machine fi rmly with the right hand
on the rear handle and the left hand on the front
handle.
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Keep fi rm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
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Keep all parts of your body away from the muffl er
and cutting attachment when the engine is
running.
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Keep Bar/Chain below waist level.
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Before felling a tree, the operator must be
accustomed to the sawing techniques of the
chain saw.
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Be sure to pre-plan a safe exit from a failing tree.
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While cutting, hold unit/machine fi rmly with both
hands with thumb fi rmly locked around front
handle, and stand with feet well balanced and
your body balanced.
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Stand to the side of the saw when cutting - never
directly behind it.
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Always keep the spiked bumper face to a tree,
because the chain may suddenly be drawn into
a tree, if so equipped.
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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.
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Be alert against kickback (when saw kicks up
and back at operator). Never cut with the nose of
the bar.
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When relocating to a new work area, be sure to
shut off the machine and ensure that all cutting
attachments are stopped.
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Never place the machine on the ground when
running.
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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.
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Always carry a fi rst-aid kit when operating any
power equipment.
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Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building and/or near the infl ammable
liquid. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Maintenance safety
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Maintain the unit/machine according to
recommended procedures.
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Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
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Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
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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
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Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine
stopped and the muffl er away from your body.
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Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,
and secure the unit/machine before storing or
transporting in a vehicle.
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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.
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Store unit/machine out of the reach of children.
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Clean and maintain the unit carefully and store it
in a dry place.
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Make sure stop switch is off when transporting or
storing.
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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 Authorized Service Centers if you need
assistance.