Hitachi Blower RB160EF User Manual

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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.

 • 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.

 • 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.

 • 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.

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.

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