Hitachi RB 65EF User Manual

RB 65EF

Backpack Blower

Hitachi Koki

970-41910-200 2010.06

Read the manual carefully before operating this machine.

Handling instructions

MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS

WARNING!
The following show symbols used for the

machine. Be sure that you understand
their meaning before use.

NOTE!

Some units do not carry them.

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.

(Original instructions)

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13

14

15
16
16
16
17
18

19

MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS

STARTING AND STOPPING

Inspection, maintenance and service of the machine's safety

Periodic Maintenance chart

RB 65EF

Hitachi koki Dealer for remedy under warranty. Please read the

Europe.

Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that your engine will
continue to have low emission levels. This Handling instructions

Handling instructions

at your own expense.

Inspection,maintenance

Arrester

spark arrester screen. Make sure

arrester

er

Handling instructions. Some maintenance

10m (33 ft.). When several operators

10m (33 ft.).

3m

(10 ft.)

refuel the machine

•

Make sure there is plenty
of ventilation when
refuelling or mixing fuel
(petrol and 2-stroke oil).

machine if:

3m (10 ft.) from the refuelling

Avoid all skin contact
with fuel. Fuel is a skin
irritant and may even
cause injury to the skin.

a) If you spill fuel on the
machine. Wipe off any

spillage and allow remaining

fuel to evaporate.

b) If you spill fuel on
yourself or your clothes,
change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has
come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.

c) If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks
from the fuel cap and fuel supply tabing.

where to dispose of excess fuel.

Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete
service is carried out before long-term storage.

there is no

risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or

1. No unauthorized persons
or animals may be present
in the working area, which
is 10m (33 ft.).

2. The powerful currents of
air can move objects at
such a speed that they can
bounce back and cause
serious eye injuries.

10m (33 ft.).

Choke lever

lever

cleaner

Frame

Straight pipe
Middle pipe

Handling instructions

pipe (A) to the

elbow pipe (B) with a hose

pipe.

swivel pipe can be turned round

band.

band.

pipe

swivel pipe (C).

and straight pipe (F). Push the pipes

middle pipe (E)

swivel pipe (C) to the

Gasoline

Use a minimum of 87 octane
gasoline purchased within
4 weeks of usage.

The engine
will not operate on gasoline
marketed as E-85 (85%
ethanol).

87

87,

Use

ONLY

two-stroke oil specially formulated for air cooled

small engines at a mixture of 50 : 1 (2%).

engines, sometimes reffered to as outboard oil.

gasoline and two-stroke engine oil. It is

WARNING

Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk
of injury and property damage.
Use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

- Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.

- Use only approved gasoline container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool a minimum of 3
minutes before refueling.

- Never fuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as
on a water heater or other appliances.

- Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place con­tainers on the ground away from your vehicle when
filling.

- Remove the blower from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel the equipment with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

- Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

- If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.

- Never overfill fuel tank. Always wipe off any spilled
fuel or oil. Replace fuel cap and tighten.

(10 ft.).

Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended

approved for gasoline.

the gasoline required.

ADD the remaining amount of gasoline.

Fueling

cause

operating problems.

(50:1)

(50:1)

2.5

6.5
13

2.5

10m.

STARTING AND STOPPING

Starting

Cold engine start

Warm engine start

Stopping

lever as

NOTE!

In hot conditions the fuel can
evaporate out of the carburetor
after shuting off the machine.
This results in hard starting even
if the engine is warm. By using
the priming pump the carburetor
is refilled with fuel. The engine
will not get flooded by using the
priming pump.

NOTE!

Always let the engine return to an idle speed for 10 seconds
before stopping. This allows the engine to cool down gradually.
This prolongs the life of some engine components.

CHOKE LEVER:

Set the choke lever up to set
the choke.

PRIMING PUMP:

Press the priming pump

lever in the choke

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY NONROAD ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL.

cap

gasoline and the

performing
any service work to prevent accidental starting.
When starting the blower should always be
completely assembled.

Intervals

First

20

hours

for loose or missing bolts, nuts and screws

＊

1

＊

2

＊

2

connect-

should be used as a guide.

(＊1) The air filter should be cleaned more freguently in very dusty conditions.
(＊2) These items reguire proper tools and should only be performed by an authorized dealer.

tor while

carburetor

muffler

Arrester

damaged muffler.

can

(

directs

can cause the engine

,

,

,

,

.

0.85 mm.

0.85 mm

arrester screen.

It

The

carburetor

Cap

filter cap with

the two screws

cap

0.85 mm

0.85 mm or change the
spark plug.

er

.

Arrester

fan.

tor area.

tor and

1.4

2.2

displacement, mL

mm
mm

mm

min

-1

min

-1

, kW/min

-1

Manufacture/type of ignition system

L

and attachments, kg

9.9

2.0

diaphragm

0.85

,

,

64.7

48.5

2.9 / 8,000 (3.9HP)

RB 65EF

tor

Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.

006

Code No. E99006671

Printed in Japan