Hitachi CG 40EAF (LP), Handling Instructions Manual

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English

WARNINGS

AND

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Operator

safety

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  Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.

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  Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear 

loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. 
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.

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  Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or under the 

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 uence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

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  Never let a child or inexperienced person operate the machine.

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  Wear hearing protection. Pay attention to your surroundings. 

Be aware of any bystanders who may be signaling a problem. 
Remove safety equipment immediately upon shutting o

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engine.

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  Wear head protection.

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  Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. 

Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

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  Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

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  Keep hands away from cutting equipment.

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  Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting equipment.

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  When the unit is turned o

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 , make sure the cutting attachment 

has stopped before the unit is set down.

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  When operation is prolonged, take a break from time to time 

so that you may avoid possible Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome 
(HAVS) which is caused by vibration.

WARNING

✂

  Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not sustain 

Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor closely 
the condition of their hands and 

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 ngers. If any symptoms of the 

above appear, seek medical advice immediately.

✂

  If you are using any medical electric/electronic devices such 

as a pacemaker, consult your physician as well as the device 
manufacturer prior to operating any power equipment.

Unit/machine

safety

✂

  Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use. Replace 

damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all 
fasteners are in place and securely tightened.

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  Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way 

before using the unit/machine.

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  Make sure the safety guard is properly attached.

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  Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.

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  Use only accessories as recommended for this unit/machine by 

the manufacturer.

WARNING

Never modify the unit/machine in any way. Do not use your unit/
machine for any job except that for which it is intended.

Fuel

safety

✂

  Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or 

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 ames.

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  Use a container approved for fuel.

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  Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit/machine or 

while using the unit/machine.

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  Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.

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  Move at least 3 m away from fueling site before starting engine.

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  Stop engine before removing fuel cap.

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  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.

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  Store unit/machine and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot 

reach sparks or open 

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 ames from water heaters, electric motors 

or switches, furnaces, etc.

WARNING

Fuel  is  easy  to  ignite  or  get  explosion  or  inhale  fumes,  so  that 
pay special attention when handling or 

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 lling fuel.

Cutting

safety

✂

  Do not cut any material other than grass and brush.

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  Do not perform any operations which may in

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 uence  an 

enormous shock on the cutting attachment.

 Otherwise, 

the 

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 exible shaft may risk to be damaged.

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  Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects 

which can be thrown or become entangled.

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  For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol protection mask 

when cutting the grass after insecticide is scattered.

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  Keep others including children, animals, bystanders and 

helpers outside the 15 m hazard zone. Stop the engine 
immediately if you are approached.

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  Always keep the drive shaft tube on the right side of your body.

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  Hold the unit/machine 

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 rmly with both hands.

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 Keep 

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 rm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.

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  Keep all parts of your body away from the mu   er  and  cutting 

attachment when the engine is running.

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  Keep cutting attachment below waist level.

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  When  relocating  to  a  new  work  area,  be  sure  to  shut  o

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   the 

machine and ensure that all cutting  attachments are stopped.

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  Never place the machine on the ground when running.

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  Always  ensure  that  the  engine  is  shut  o

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  and any cutting 

attachments have completely stopped before clearing debris or  
removing grass from the cutting attachment.

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  Always carry a 

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rst-aid kit when operating any power 

equipment.

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  Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building 

and/or near in

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 ammable liquids. Breathing exhaust fumes can 

kill.

Maintenance

safety

✂

 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.

Transport

and

storage

✂

  Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine stopped and 

the mu   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.

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  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.

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  Store unit/machine out of the reach of children.

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  Clean and maintain the unit carefully and store it in a dry place.

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  Make sure engine switch is o

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  when transporting or storing.

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  When transporting in a vehicle, cover blade with blade cover.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, take care 
and use common sense. Contact your Hitachi dealer if you need 
assistance. Pay special attention to statements preceded by the 
following words:

WARNING

Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of 
life, if instructions are not followed.

CAUTION

Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage, 
if instructions are not followed.

NOTE

Helpful information for correct function and use.

CAUTION

Do not disassemble the recoil starter. You may get a possibility 
of personal injury with recoil spring.