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USER MANUAL RB24EAP HiKOKI

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

NOTE: Some units do not carry them. Symbols WARNING The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use of the unit may cause serious or fatal injury. WARNING DANGER Hot surfaces; The muffl er and surrounding cover may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of exhaust and muffl er area, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 50 ft (15 m) away from the unit. If anyone approaches you, stop the engine immediately. Always wear eye, head and ear protectors when using this unit. Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear. WARNING DANGER Keep hands off from rotating fan. Be careful because the blower may throw objects at high velocity that can ricochet and hit the operator. 000BookRB24EAPUSlowes.indb2000BookRB24EAPUSlowes.indb2 2018/09/1310:44:292018/09/1310:44:293 English

Since this manual covers several models, there may be some diff erence between pictures and your unit. Use the instructions that apply to your unit.

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INSTRUCTIONS Operator safety ○ A dust fi lter mask should be worn during operation. ○ Always wear a safety face shield or goggles. ○ 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. ○ Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs or medication. ○ Never let a child or inexperienced person operate the machine. ○ 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 off engine. ○ Wear head protection. ○ Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. ○ Keep handles free of oil and fuel. ○ Keep hands away from moving part or heated area. ○ Do not grab or hold the unit by the blow pipe. ○ When the unit is turned off make sure the engine has stopped before the unit is set down. ○ 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 (HAVS) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fi ngers. If any symptoms of the above appear, seek medical advice immediately. ● This unit/machine is intended for occasional use. ● 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. ○ Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way before using the unit/ machine. ○ Make sure the safety guard is properly attached. ○ Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. ○ 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 ○ Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. It is recommended that the fuel be emptied after each use. If fuel is left in the tank, store so fuel will not leak. ○ 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. ○ Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or fl ames. ○ Use a container approved for fuel. ○ Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit/machine or while using the unit/machine. ○ Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine. ○ Move at least 10 ft (3 m) away from fueling site before starting engine. ○ Stop engine before removing fuel cap. ○ 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. WARNING Fuel is easy to ignite or get explosion or inhale fumes, so that pay special attention when handling or fi lling fuel. Blowing safety ○ Operate unit/machine only at reasonable hours-not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances. Usual recommendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. ○ Never direct discharge of air toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the area of operation. Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, etc. 000BookRB24EAPUSlowes.indb4000BookRB24EAPUSlowes.indb4 2018/09/1310:44:292018/09/1310:44:295 English ○ Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in terrain or other unstable condition when using the tool. ○ Take all possible precautions when leaving the tool unattended such as stopping the engine. ○ Never operate the tool without guards, blow pipes or other protective device in place. (If so equipped.) ○ Keep others including children, animals, bystanders and helpers outside the 50 ft (15 m) hazard zone. Stop the engine immediately if you are approached. ○ Always keep the engine on the right side of your body. ○ Keep fi rm footing and balance. Do not over- reach. ○ Keep all parts of your body away from the muffl er. ○ 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 infl ammable liquids. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. WARNING Work from ladders or high place (such as roofs) is prohibited and could result in severe injury. 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. CAUTION Do not disassemble the recoil starter. You may get a possibility of personal injury with recoil spring. Transport and storage ○ 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 engine switch is off when transporting or storing. 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. 000BookRB24EAPUSlowes.indb5000BookRB24EAPUSlowes.indb5 2018/09/1310:44:302018/09/1310:44:306 English SPECIFICATIONS

Sound power level Lw measured (dB (A)) by ISO22868 107*

Sound power level LwA (dB (A)) by 2000/14/EC 109*

Vibration level (m/s

by ISO22867 Uncertainty

*1: Equivalent noise level/vibration level are calculated as the time-weighted energy total for noise/vibration levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution: 1/7 Idle, 6/7 racing. *2: ANSI B175.2

• All data subject to change without notice. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Blow pipes to main body (Fig. 1) Inspect the main body and accessories. Connect straight pipe (1) securely. Align projection (2) in straight pipe with groove (3) on blower housing and slide the pipe into the blower housing. Rotate the pipe clockwise to lock it into place.

Fig. 1 Conic pipe to straight pipe (Fig. 2) ○ Align groove (5) on the conic pipe (6) and projection (4) on straight pipe (1) and rotate the conic pipe in place.

Fig. 2 000BookRB24EAPUSlowes.indb6000BookRB24EAPUSlowes.indb6 2018/09/1310:44:302018/09/1310:44:307 English OPERATING PROCEDURES Fuel (Fig. 3) Fig. 3 WARNING ● Do not use fuel with more than 10% ethanol in this unit. Use of fuel, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E20 (20% ethanol), E85 (85% ethanol), may cause problems including overheating, premature deterioration of fuel lines and carburetors. Use of fuel with more than 10% ethanol may result in personal injury or property damage. Use of fuel with more than 10% ethanol will void the product warranty. Check the ethanol level before purchasing fuel for this unit. ● This unit 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. ○ 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 for four-stroke engine oil or waste oil. ○ Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean container. Always start by fi ling half the amount of fuel, which is to be used. Then add the whole amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of fuel. Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before fi lling the fuel tank. Fueling WARNING ● Always shut off the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refueling. ● Slowly open the fuel tank, when fi lling up with fuel, so that possible over pressure disappears. ● Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling. ● Always move the unit at least 10 ft (3 m) from the fueling area before starting. ● Do not smoke and/or allow fl ames or sparks near fuel when handling or fi lling fuel. ● Always wash any spilled fuel from clothing immediately with soap. ● Be sure to check for any fuel leaking after refueling. 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. Starting CAUTION Do not start if the pipe and guard net is obstructed.

1. Check the switch (7) to ON position. (Fig. 4)

• Push priming bulb (8) about ten times so that fuel fl ows into carburetor. (Fig. 5)

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2. Set choke lever to CLOSED position. (Fig. 6)

3. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the

handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig. 7) Fig. 7

4. When you hear the engine want to start, return

choke lever to RUN position (open). Then pull recoil starter briskly again. WARNING ● Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building and/or near the infl ammable liquid. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. ● Do not allow the rope to snap back in and always hold the unit fi rmly. NOTE If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 4.

5. After starting engine, allow the engine about 2–3

minutes to warm up before subjecting it to any load.

• If the engine stops and is hard to restart straightaway, allow it to cool before trying again. Operating blower (Fig. 8) ○ A low speed should be used to blow leaves and dry grass. ○ A medium speed should be used to clean wet leaves and grass. ○ A high speed should be used when moving gravel, dirt or other heavy materials. Fig. 8 WARNING ● Do not direct discharge of air toward people or pet. ● The unit should be operated in a well ventilated area. ● Never perform assembly or disassembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. ● Never touch muffl er, spark plug, or other metallic parts while engine is in running or immediately after shutting off engine. CAUTION This blower has been designed and adjusted to be used with all blowing pipes attached. It must never be operated without the straight pipe, and blow head. Stopping (Fig. 9) Decrease engine speed and run at an idle for a few minutes, then turn off ignition switch and keep the pressed until the engine comes to a complete stop.

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MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR

OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND

SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY

NONROAD ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT

OR INDIVIDUAL. Carburetor adjustment (Fig. 10) In the carburetor, fuel is mixed with air. When the engine is test run at the factory, the carburetor is basically adjusted. A further adjustment may be required, according to climate and altitude. The carburetor has one adjustment possibility: T = Idle speed adjustment screw.

Fig. 10 Idle speed adjustment (T) Check that the air fi lter is clean. If adjustment is required, turn IDLE speed Adjustment Screw (T) close (clockwise) to increase engine speed, open (counterclockwise) to decrease engine speed. Standard Idle rpm is 2800-3200rpm. RECOMMENDATION:

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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.