Hitachi Chainsaw CS 33EB User Manual

CAUTION

PROPER

TENSION

EXTREMELY

IMPORTANT

8. Raise the bar end and securely tighten the chain

bar clamp nuts with the combi box spanner.

(Fig. 6)

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. 7)

Fig. 7

WARNING

● 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 dealer.

○ 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. 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 10 ft. (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.

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.

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