Working Plan; Important; Before Starting The Engine; Using The Product - Hitachi RB160EF Manual Del Propietário

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
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
GB-6
WARNING
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.