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Model Chain Saw
Modèle Tronçonneuse
CS 33EB
Modelo Motosierra
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING
IMPROPER OR UNSAFE use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily injury!
This manual contains important information about product safety. Please read and understand this
manual BEFORE operating the power tool. Please keep this manual available for other users and owners
before they use the power tool. This manual should be stored in safe place.
INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURI
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English MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS 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. Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Always wear eye, head and ear protectors whe
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English 11 WHAT IS WHAT? 2 1. Throttle trigger: Device activated by the 10 operator ʼs fi nger, for controlling the engine speed. 2. Throttle trigger lockout (Safety trigger): Device that prevents the accidental operation of the 8 throttle trigger until manually released. 3. Ignition switch: Device for allowing the engine to 13 9 be started or stopped. 4. Oil tank cap: For closing the oil tank. 5. Recoil starter: Pull handle to start the engine. 6. Front handle: Support handle located a
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English their hands and fi ngers. If any of the above WARNINGS AND SAFETY symptoms appear, seek medical advice INSTRUCTIONS immediately. ● Long or continuous exposure to high Operator safety noise levels may cause permanent hearing ○ Always wear a safety face shield or goggles. impairment. Always wear approved hearing ○ Always use the gloves to reduce the e ff ects of protection when operating a unit/machine. vibration. ● If you are using any medical electric/ ○ Gloves should be used when s
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English Fuel safety ○ Always keep the spiked bumper face to a tree, ○ Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are because the chain may suddenly be drawn into a no sparks or fl ames. tree, if so equipped. ○ Use a container approved for fuel. ○ When completing a cut, be ready to hold up the ○ Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the units as it breaks into clear, so it will not follow unit/machine or while using the unit/machine. through and cut your legs, feet or body, or contact
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English ○ 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 o ff when transporting or storing. ○ When transporting in a vehicle or storage, cover chain with chain cover. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, take care and use common sense. Contact HITACHI dealer if you need assistance. Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words: WARNING Indicates a
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English SPECIFICATIONS Model CS33EB (30P) CS33EB (35P) CS33EB (40P) CS33EB Type of equipment Chain saw, portable Engine Size (cu. in.) 1.96 (32.2 ml) Spark Plug NGK BPM-6A or equivalent Fuel Tank Capacity (US pint) 0.74 (350 ml) Chain Oil Tank Capacity (US pint) 0.53 (250 ml) Dry Weight (lbs) 8.4 (3.8 kg) (Without guide bar and chain) 16 Guide bar length (in.) 12 (300 mm) 14 (350 mm) — (400 mm) Chain pitch (in.) 3/8 (9.52 mm) Chain gauge (in.) 0.05 (1.27 mm) Sound pressure level LpA (dB (A
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English NOTE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Slightly move the bar back and forth and make sure the chain tension boss (7) fi ts into the hole WARNING (8) in the bar properly. (Fig. 3) Never try to start engine without side case securely fastened. 4. Confi rm the direction of saw chain (9) is correct as in the fi gure, and align the chain on the 1. Remove chain bar clamp nuts (1). sprocket. (Fig. 4) 2. Remove the side case (2) as pinching the rear part of the side case (2). (Fig. 1) 9 2 Fig. 4 1 5. Gu
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English Fuel CAUTION ○ Always use branded 89 octane unleaded PROPER TENSION IS EXTREMELY gasoline. IMPORTANT ○ Use genuine two-cycle oil or use a mix between 25:1 to 50:1, please consult the oil bottle for the 8. Raise the bar end and securely tighten the chain ratio or HITACHI dealer. bar clamp nuts with the combi box spanner. ○ Only for the state of California at 50:1. (Fig. 6) ○ If genuine oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant 9. A new chain will stretch so adjust the chain after
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English Chain oil (Fig. 8) Fill up with chain oil (13). Always use good quality chain oil. When the engine is running, the chain oil is automatically discharged. NOTE When pouring fuel (12) or chain oil (13) into the tank, place the unit with cap side up. (Fig. 8) Starting (Fig. 9, 10) CAUTION Fig. 11 Before starting, make sure chain brake is disengaged (if so equipped) and that the bar/ NOTE chain does not touch anything. If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 5. 1. Set ig
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English towards you. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Even though your saw has safety built into its design, you should not rely on these safety features exclusively. Know where your bar tip is at all times. Kickback does occur if you allow the kickback zone (17) of the bar to touch an object. Do not use that area. Kickback from pinching In case the brake is not e ff ective, ask our dealer for is caused by a
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English High winds may force the tree to fall in an unexpected direction causing property damage or personal injury. CAUTION Never use a chain saw to pry or for any purpose for which it is not intended. Fig. 16 WARNING ● There is a risk of kickback if the saw is ● Avoid stumbling on obstacles such as pushed far enough so that you begin to cut stumps, roots, rocks, branches and fallen with the nose of the bar. trees. Watch out for holes and ditches. Be The safest cutting method is to c
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English making the upper notch cut on the side of the tree Complete the felling cut by sawing around the trunk facing the feeling direction. Look through the kerf as as in the Fig. 19. you saw the lower cut so you do not saw too deep into the trunk. The notch should be deep enough to create a hinge of su ffi cient width and strength. The notch opening should be wide enough to direct the fall of the tree as long as possible. Saw the felling cut from the other side of the tree between one and
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English LIMBING THICK BRANCHES If the log is lying on the ground make a boring cut to When limbing thick branches, the guide bar may get avoid cutting into the ground. Finish with a bottom pinched easily. Branches under tension often snap cut. (Fig. 23) up, so cut troublesome branches in small steps. Apply the same principles as for cross cutting. Think ahead and be aware of the possible consequences of all your actions. CROSS CUTTING/BUCKING Before starting to cut through the log, try to i
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English Carburetor adjustment (Fig. 27) Fig. 25 Fig. 27 WARNING WARNING KICKBACK DANGER Never start the engine without the complete Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not clutch cover. properly trained. A boring cut involves the Otherwise the clutch can come loose and use of the nose of the guide bar and can cause personal injuries. result in kickback. (Fig. 26) In the carburetor, fuel is mixed with air. When the engine is test run at the factory, the carburetor is adjusted. A fu
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English If you are not familiar with this type of adjustment, please ask for assistance from your HITACHI dealer. Air fi lter (Fig. 28) The air fi lter (34) must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid: ○ Carburetor malfunctions. ○ Starting problems. ○ Engine power reduction. 0.024 ″ ○ Unnecessary wear on the engine parts. (0.6 mm) ○ Abnormal fuel consumption. Clean the air fi lter daily or more often if working in Fig. 29 exceptionally dusty areas. NOTE Cleaning the air fi lter In some
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English Every 100 operating hours, or once a year (more often if conditions require), clean fi ns and external surfaces of engine of dust, dirt and oil deposits which can contribute to improper cooling. 38 Fig. 32 Fuel fi lter (Fig. 33) Remove the fuel fi lter from the fuel tank and Fig. 35 thoroughly wash it in solvent. After that, push the fi lter into the tank completely. Cleaning the mu ffl er (Fig. 36) Remove the mu ffl er and spark arrestor, if so equipped, and clean out any excess carbon
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English 39 40 41 42 47 Fig. 39 43 46 44 45 4) Round o ff front corner to maintain original shape Fig. 37 of depth gauge after using depth gauge tool. 49 48 Always follow the recommended depth gauge setting found in the maintenance or operator 50 manual for your saw. (Fig. 40) 51 Fig. 38 Fig. 40 39. Top plate 40. Working corner GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING 41. Side plate CUTTERS 42. Gullet File (52) cutter on one side of the chain from the 43. Heel inside out. File on forward stroke only
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English ○ Clean the cooling fi ns on the cylinder and check that the air intake at the starter is not clogged. ○ Clean the air fi lter. Monthly maintenance ○ Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline, and clean fuel 53 54 fi lter. Fig. 43 ○ Clean chain oil fi lter. ○ Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space SHARPENING ANGLES FOR SHARPENING SAW around it. CHAIN ○ Clean the fan and the space around it. 1. Part Number 91VG ○ Clean the mu ffl er of carbon. 2. Pitch 3/8 ″ NOTE 3. Depth Gauge Setting
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Français SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLES REMARQUE : Certains appareils n’en sont pas pourvus. Symboles ATTENTION Les symboles suivants sont utilisés pour l’outil. Bien se familiariser avec leur signifi cation avant d’utiliser l’outil. Il est essentiel que vous lisiez et compreniez parfaitement les consignes de sécurité et autres avertissements suivants et que vous les observiez strictement. L’utilisation inattentive ou inadéquate de cette machine risque de provoquer des blessures graves ou fatales
