Hitachi CS 40EA manual

Chain Saw Model CS 40EA Handling instructions Note: Before using this machine, carefully read through these HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS to ensure e ffi cient, safe operation. It is recommended that these INSTRUCTIONS be kept readily available as an important reference when using this machine. 000Book_CS40EA_Eng.indb A 000Book_CS40EA_Eng.indb A 2010/08/18[...]

1 MEANINGS OF SYM BO L S NOTE: Some units do not carry them. Symbols W ARNING The followin g show symbols used for the ma chine. Be sure tha t you understand their meaning bef ore use. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the follow ing safety precautions and warnin gs. Careless or improper use of the unit ma y cause serious [...]

2 WHA T IS WHA T? 1. Throt tle trigger: Device activated by the operator ʼ s fi nger , for controlling the engine speed. 2. Throttle trigger lockout ( Safety trigger) : Device that prevents the accidental operation of the thro t tle trigger until manually released. 3. Ignition switch: Device for allo wing the engine to be started or stopped. 4. O[...]

3 W ARNINGS AND SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS Operator safe ty ○ Always we ar a safety face shield or goggles. ○ Gloves should be used when sharpening chain. ○ Always we ar safety prot ective equipment such as jacket, trousers, glov es, helmet, boots with steel toe-c aps and non- slip soles whenever yo u use a chain saw . For work ing in trees the saf[...]

4 W ARNING Improper maintenance could result in serious engine damage or in serious personal injury . Tr a n s p o r t and storage ○ Carr y the unit/machine by hand with the engine stopped and the mu ffl er away from yo ur body . ○ Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and secure the unit/machine before storing or transporting in a veh[...]

5 SPECIF ICA TIONS ○ Code  CS  of model name means  Chain saw  Model CS40EA (38) C S 4 0E A (4 0) C S 40 EA (4 5 ) Engine Size (cm 3 )3 9 . 6 Spark Plug NGK BP M-7 A or BPMR- 7 A or equivalent Fue l Ta n k Capacit y (c m 3 )3 8 0 Chain Oil Ta n k Capac ity (c m 3 )2 4 0 Dry Weight (kg) (Witho ut guide bar and chain) 4.5 Guide bar leng[...]

6 ASSE MBL Y PRO CED URE S W ARNING Never try to start engine without side case securely fastened. 1. Remove chain bar clamp nuts (1). 2. Remov e the side case (2) as pinching the rear part of the side case (2). ( Fig. 1 ) 2 1 Fig. 1 * In case of installing the spiked bumper (3), install the spik ed bumper (3) to the unit with two screws. ( Fig. 2 [...]

7 ○ Fue l contains highly fl ammable and it is possible to ge t the serious personal injury when inhaling or spilling on your body . Always pay attent ion when handling fuel. Always have good venti lat ion when handling fuel inside building. Fig. 7 Fue l ○ Always use branded 89 octane unleaded gasoline. ○ Use genuine two-c ycle oil or use a [...]

8 3. Pull recoil starter briskly , taking care to kee p the handle in you r grasp and not allowing it to snap back. ( Fig. 13 ) 4. When you hear fi rst ignition, return the chok e to run position. ( Fig. 12 ) 5. Pull recoil starter briskly again in the aforementioned manner . ( Fig. 13 ) Fig. 13 NOTE If engine does not start, repeat procedures fro[...]

9 your right hand on the rear handle , your left hand on the front handle and your thumbs and fi ngers encircling the handles. Alw ays hold the saw with both hands during operation and cut at high engine speed. 19 Fig. 19 W ARNING ○ Do not ove rre ach or cut abo ve shoulder height. ○ Use ex t ra caution when felling, and do not use the sa w in[...]

10 20 21 22 23 Fig. 22 20. Felling direction 21. 45 ° minimum notch opening 22. Hinge 23. Felling cut Never saw comple tely through the trunk. Alwa ys lea ve a hinge . The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is completely cut through, you lose control ove r the f elling direction. Insert a wedg e or a felling lever in the cut well before the tree [...]

11 If the log is lying on the ground make a boring cut to avoid cutting into the ground. Finish with a bottom cut. ( Fig. 28 ) Fig. 28 W ARNING KICKBACK DA N GE R Do not at tempt a boring cut if yo u are not properly trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in kickback. CROSS CUTTING LOGS, PRESSU RE ON BOTT[...]

12 Air fi l te r (F ig . 3 3) Th e ai r fi lter ( 37) must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid: ○ Carburetor malfunctions. ○ Starting problems. ○ Engine po wer reduction . ○ Un ne ce s sa r y we ar o n th e e ng in e pa r t s. ○ Abnormal fuel consumption. Cl ea n th e ai r fi lte r da il y o r mo re o f te n if wo r ki ng i[...]

13 Ch ai n oi l fi l te r (F ig . 39) Re mov e th e oi l fi lter and thoroughly wash it in solv ent. Fig. 39 Cl ea ni n g th e cy li nd e r fi ns (Fig. 40) Wh en wo o d ch ip s ar e c au gh t be t we en c yl in de r fi ns (40), th e e ng in e may ov er he at , re su lt i ng i n low er o ut pu t . T o av oi d th is , al way s kee p cylinder fi [...]

14 4) Round o ff front corner to maintain original shape of depth gauge after using depth gauge too l. Alway s follow the recommended depth gauge set ting found in the maintenance or operator manual for your saw . ( Fig. 45 ) Fig. 45 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING CUT TERS File (54) cutter on one side of the chain from the inside out. File on for[...]

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17 Item No. Part Name Q’TY 1 CLEANER COVER 1 2 CLEANER ELEMENT (B) 1 3 CLEANER ELEMENT (A) 1 4 CLEANER ELEMENT ASS'Y 1 5 COVER SET BOLT 3 6 ALUMINUM TAPE (A) 1 7 CYLINDER COVER 1 8 CLEANER KNOB 1 9 SHUTTER PLATE 1 10 MACHINE SCREW M4 × 10 6 11 SCAVENGING COVER (B) 1 12 COVER PACKING 2 13 SPARK PLUG BPMR7A 1 14 INTAKE PACKING 1 15 INTAKE 1 1[...]

18 Item No. Part Name Q’TY 148 BRAKE HANDLE 1 149 NAME PLATE 1 150 CHAIN BAR CLAMP NUT 2 151 SIDE CASE SUB ASS'Y 1 152 SAW CHAIN 1 153 CHAIN PULLER ASS'Y 1 154 GUIDE PLATE (B) 1 155 TAPPING SCREW D3 × 82 156 CHAIN BAR 1 157 BRAKE BAND 1 158 CLUTCH 1 159 CLUTCH WASHER (B) 1 160 CLUTCH HOUSING 1 161 NEEDLE BEARING 1 162 WORM 1 163 WASHER[...]

Shinagawa Intercity Tower A, 15-1, Konan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 003 Code No. E99006311 G Printed in China 000Book_CS40EA_Eng.indb 19 000Book_CS40EA_Eng.indb 19 2010/08/18 14:02:09 2010/08/18 14:02:09[...]