Operating Procedures - Hitachi CS 40EA Mode D'emploi

CAUTION
PROPER TENSION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
8. Raise the bar end and securely tighten the guide
bar clamp nuts (4) with the combi box spanner
(14). (Fig. 9)
14
9. A new chain will stretch so adjust the chain after
a few cuts and watch chain tension carefully for
the fi rst half hour of cutting.
NOTE
Check the chain tension frequently for optimum
performance and durability.
CAUTION
○ When the chain is excessively tightened, the bar
and chain will be damaged rapidly. Conversely,
when the chain is excessively loosened, it may
get out of the groove in the bar.
○ Always wear gloves when touching the chain.
WARNING
During operation, hold chain saw fi rmly with
both hands. A single hand operation may cause
serious injury.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Fuel (Fig. 10)
A
WARNING
○ Do not use fuel with more than 10%
ethanol in this unit.
Use of fuel, such as E15 (15%
ethanol), E20 (20% ethanol), E85
(85% ethanol), may cause problems
including overheating, premature
deterioration of fuel lines and carburetors.
4
Fig. 9
B
Fig. 10
Use of fuel with more than 10% ethanol may
result in personal injury or property damage.
Use of fuel with more than 10% ethanol will void
the product warranty.
Check the ethanol level before purchasing fuel
for this unit.
○ The chain saw is equipped with a two-stroke
engine. Always run the engine on fuel, which is
mixed with oil. Provide good ventilation, when
fueling or handling fuel.
○ 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.
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 Authorized Service Centers.
○ Only for the state of California at 50:1.
○ 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. 11)
○ Always shut off the engine and let it cool for a few
minutes before refueling.
○ Do not smoke or bring fl ames or sparks near the
fueling site.
○ Slowly open the fuel tank (15), when fi lling up with
fuel, so that possible overpressure disappears.
○ Tighten the fuel tank 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.
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