Hitachi CS 51EAP Manuel D’Utilisation

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○  Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.

○  Move at least 10 feet (3 m) away from fueling site 

before starting engine.

○ Stop engine and let it cool for a few minutes 

before removing fuel tank cap.

○ 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 and fuel in area where fuel 

vapors cannot reach sparks or open fl ames 

from water heaters, electric motors or switches, 

furnaces, etc.

  Fuel is easy to ignite or get explosion or inhale 

fumes, so that pay special attention when 

handling or fi lling fuel.

○ Do not cut any material other than wood or 

wooden objects.

○ For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol 

protection mask when cutting the wood after 

insecticide has been applied.

○ 

Keep others including children, animals, 

bystanders and helpers outside the hazard zone. 

Stop the engine immediately if you are approached.

○  Hold the unit/machine fi rmly with the right hand 

on the rear handle and the left hand on the front 

handle.

○ Keep fi rm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.

○  Keep all parts of your body away from the muffl  er 

and cutting attachment when the engine is 

running.

○  Keep Bar/Chain below waist level.

○ Before felling a tree, the operator must be 

accustomed  to  the  sawing  techniques  of  the 

chain saw.

○  Be sure to pre-plan a safe exit from a failing tree.

○  While cutting, hold unit/machine fi rmly with both 

hands with thumb fi rmly locked around front 

handle, and stand with feet well balanced and 

your body balanced.

○  Stand to the side of the saw when cutting - never 

directly behind it.

○ Always keep the spiked bumper face to a tree, 

because the chain may suddenly be drawn into 

a tree, if so equipped.

○  When completing a cut, be ready to hold up the 

units as it breaks into clear, so it will not follow 

through and cut your legs, feet or body, or 

contact an obstruction.

○ Be alert against kickback (when saw kicks up 

and back at operator). Never cut with the nose of 

the bar.

○  When relocating to a new work area, be sure to 

shut off  the machine and ensure that all cutting 

attachments are stopped.

○ Never place the machine on the ground when 

running.

○  Always ensure that the engine is shut off  and any 

cutting attachments have completely stopped 

before  clearing  debris  or  removing  grass  from 

the cutting attachment.

○ Always carry a fi rst-aid kit when operating any 

power equipment.

○ Never start or run the engine inside a closed 

room or building and/or near the infl ammable 

liquid. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

○ 

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.

  Do not disassemble the recoil starter. You may get 

a possibility of personal injury with recoil spring.

  Improper maintenance could result in serious 

engine damage or in serious personal injury.

○  Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine 

stopped and the muffl  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 maintain the unit carefully and store it 

in a dry place.

○  Make sure stop switch is off  when transporting or 

storing.

○  When transporting or storage, cover chain with 

guide bar cover.

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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