Assembly Procedures; Operating Procedures - Hitachi DA200E Mode D'emploi

3. Assembly procedures

Assembling (Fig. 1-1)
Connect the bit to drive shaft (1) of the power
head and fix it with the snap pins (2) after
setting the fixing pins (3) and washers (2 pcs.
each).
Selection of a Suitable Bit
Choose an auger bit according to material to be
bored.
In case of ice boring, use an ice bit. When
boring the earth, use one for earth boring.

4. Operating procedures

Fuel (Fig. 2-1)
WARNING!
The power auger 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
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 .
Only for the state of California at 50:1.
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 multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste
oil.
Always mix fuel and oil in a separate clean
container.
GB-6
Fig.1-1
Always start by filling 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 filling
the fuel tank.
Fueling
WARNING!
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Slowly open the fuel tank, when filling up
with fuel, so that possible over-pressure
disappears.
Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling.
Always move the unit at least 3 m (10 ft.)
from the fueling area before starting.
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.
Fig.2-1
Fig. 2-2
Starting
1. Set ignition switch (1) to ON position.
(Fig. 2-2)
* Push priming bulb (4) several times so that
fuel flows through the bulb or return pipe. (If
so equipped) (Fig. 2-3)
2. If throttle lock (3) is equipped, pull the
throttle trigger (2) and keep pushing the
throttle lock (3), then slowly release the
lever to be locked. (Fig. 2-2)
3. Set choke lever to CLOSED position.
(Fig. 2-3)
4. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep
the handle in your grasp and not allowing it
to snap back. (Fig. 2-4)
5. When you hear the engine want to start,
return choke lever to RUN position (open).
Then pull recoil starter briskly again.
(Fig. 2-3)
NOTE!
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from
2 to 5.
6. After starting engine, allow the engine about
2-3 minutes to warm up before subjecting it
to any load.
Fig. 2-3
Fig. 2-4