Manual Hitachi RB24E (page 5 of 48) (English, German, Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish)

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Warnings and safety instructions

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.

Operator safety

• IMPORTANT: A dust lter mask should be worn during operation.

• Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.

• Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear

loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.

Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.

• Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or under the

inuence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

• Never let a child or inexperienced person operate the machine.

• Wear hearing protection. Pay attention to your surroundings.

Be aware of any bystanders who may be signaling a problem.

Remove safety equipment immediately upon shutting off engine.

• Wear head protection.

• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building.

Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

• Keep hands away from moving part or heated area.

• Do not grab or hold the unit by the blow pipe.

• When the unit is turned off make sure the engine has stopped

before the unit is set down.

• When operation is prolonged, take a break from time to time

so that you may avoid possible Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome

(HAVS) which is caused by vibration.

WARNING

Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not

sustain Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) or carpal tunnel

syndrome. Therefore, continual and regular users should

monitor closely the condition of their hands and ngers.

If any of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice

immediately.

WARNING

If you are using any medical electric/electronic devices such

as a pacemaker, consult your physician as well as the device

manufacturer prior to operating any power equipment.

Unit / machine safety

• Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use. Replace

damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners

are in place and securely tightened.

• Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way

before using the unit/machine.

• Make sure the safety guard is properly attached.

• Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.

• Use only accessories as recommended for this unit/machine by

the manufacturer.

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.

Fuel safety

NOTE

• Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. It is a must otherwise

fuel may corrode causing carburetor damage. It is recommended

that the fuel be emptied after each use. If fuel Is left In the tank,

store so fuel will not leak.

• Fuel contains highly 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.

• Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or

ames.

• 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 before removing fuel cap.

• Store unit/machine and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot

reach sparks or open 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 lling fuel.

Blowing safety

• Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours-not

early in the morning or late at night when people might be

disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances. Usual

recommendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through

Saturday,

• Never direct discharge of air toward bystanders nor allow anyone

near the area of operation. Use care in directing discharge to

avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, etc.

• Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in terrain or other unstable

condition when using the tool.

• Take all possible precautions when leaving the tool unattended

such as stopping the engine.

• Never operate the tool without guards, blow pipes or other

protective device in place. (If so equipped.)

• Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.

• Keep others including children, animals, bystanders and helpers

outside the 15 m hazard zone. Stop the engine immediately if you

are approached.

•

Always keep the engine on the right side of your body. ( Blower only)

• Keep rm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.

• Keep all parts of your body away from the mufer.

• Always carry a rst-aid kit when operating any power equipment.

• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building

and/or near inammable liquids. 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.

Transport and storage

• Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine stopped and the

mufer 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 maintenance the unit carefully and store it in a dry

place

• Make sure engine switch is off when transporting or storing.

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.

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