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Model Generator E24SB·E35SB·E42SB åÓ‰Âθ ÉÂ̇ÚÓ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING Improper and unsafe use of this generator 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 generator. Please keep this manual available for other users and owners before they use the generator.
English CONTENTS English PAGE SPECIFICATIONS ......... 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..3 TRANSPORTING/STORAGE ......9 MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS ....3 ASSEMBLY............ 9 APPLICATIONS ........... 10 SAFETY ............3 PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION ..10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING GENERATORS ......3 OPERATION ..........
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by WARNINGS on the generator and in this Instruction Manual. NEVER use this generator in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI. MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in death or serious injury.
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English WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDS The generator produces enough electrical power to cause serious shock or electrocution if misused. Using a generator or an electrical device in wet conditions — near water, on wet grass, in damp areas, in rain or snow — could result in electrocution. Keep the generator dry at all times.
English 8. Do not place inflammables near the generator. Be careful not to place fuel, matches, gunpowder, oily cloths, straw, trash, or any other inflammables near the generator. 9. Do not enclose the generator nor cover it with a box. The generator has a built-in forced air cooling system, and may become overheated if it is enclosed.
Fig. 3 REPLACEMENT PARTS When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Repairs should be conducted only by a HITACHI authorized service center. USE PROPER ELECTRICAL CORD WARNING: Avoid electrical shock hazard. Never use this generator with a damaged or frayed electrical cord or extension cord.
NOTE: The information contained in this Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation and maintenance of the generator. Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own generator. COMPONENTS MODEL E24SB, E35SB, E42SB 1 AC CIRCUIT BREAKER 8 SPARK PLUG 2 ENGINE SWITCH...
English SPECIFICATIONS Model E24SB Type Brushless, Revolving Field, Self-exciting, 2-poles, Single phase AC Voltage 50Hz 230V Max. Output 50Hz 2,400W Rated Output 50Hz 2,100W Rated Current 9.1A Voltage Regulator Condenser Type Power Factor Model MITSUBISHI GM182P Type Air-cooled, 4 cycle, OHV, Gasoline Engine...
English TRANSPORTING / STORAGE Transporting CAUTION: Units are heavy. Observe safe lifting procedures when transporting. Before transporting generator, it is important to turn off both the engine switch and the fuel cock. Keep generator level at all times to prevent fuel spillage. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite.
APPLICATIONS Power source of electric appliances and tools. WARNING: HITACHI electronic controlled products should not be used with portable generators. Irregular generator power could cause these products to fail. Regarding other manufacturer's products, please contact the manufacturer to see if it is safe to use the electronic controlled products with portable generators.
English OIL CAPACITY OIL FILLER CAP (OIL GAUGE) HITACHI Model Liters E24SB UPPER LEVEL E35SB,E42SB NOTE: If the oil level is too low, the oil alert system will shutdown the engine and prevent engine from restarting. LOWER LEVEL Fig. 8 FUEL WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and its vapor is explosive.
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English 2. Open the fuel cock. OPEN Fig. 10 3. Push the engine switch to the ON position. Fig. 11 4. Set the choke lever to “CLOSE” (arrow mark). Not necessary if the engine is warm. Fig. 12 5. Pull the starter handle slowly until resistance is felt. This is the “Compression”...
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English USING ELECTRIC POWER 1. Turn off the switch(es) of the electrical appliance(s) before connecting to the generator. 2. Insert the plug(s) of the electrical appliance(s) into the receptacle. ● Use 16 ampere type receptacles. ● Be sure that the total wattage of all appliances does not exceed the rated output of the generator.
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Up to 1,100W E42SB defective. WARNING: HITACHI electronic controlled products should not be used with portable generators. Irregular generator power could cause these products to fail. Regarding other manufacturer's products, please contact the manufacturer to see if it is safe to use the electronic controlled products with portable generators.
1. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. 2. Reconnect the electrical loads. Be sure that the plugs are securely connected to the receptacles. 3. If there is still no power at the receptacles, take the generator to an authorized HITACHI service center. MAINTENANCE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation.
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Your local zoning environmental regulations will give you more detailed instructions on proper disposal. Items marked with a required advanced skill and tools, so they should be done by the authorized HITACHI Service Center.
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English ENGINE OIL CHANGE Change engine oil every 50 hours. (for a new engine, change oil after 25 hours.) 1. Drain oil by removing the oil drain plug and the oil filler cap while the engine is warm. 2. Reinstall the oil drain plug and fill the engine with oil unit it reaches the upper level on the oil filler cap.
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GASKET Fig. 26 SPARK PLUG SERVICE To service the spark plug, use plug wrench (standard accessory). Use recommended spark plugs. RECOMMENDED PLUG AND ELECTRODE CLEARANCE HITACHI Model Plug Electrode Clearance E24SB BPR6HS (NGK) 0.6 to 0.7mm (0.024" to 0.028") E35SB,42SB BPR5ES (NGK) 0.7 to 0.8mm (0.028"...
All quality generators will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of wear from normal use. To assure that only authorized replacement parts will be used, all service and repairs must be performed by a HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, ONLY. WIRING DIAGRAM...