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SPECIFICATIONS
The SPECIFICATIONS of this machine are listed in the table
on page 119.
NOTE
All data subject to change without notice.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Installation of handle
(1) Loop handle type (
Fig. 4
)
Attach the handle to the drive shaft tube with the angle
towards the engine.
Adjust the location to the most comfortable position
before operation.
Make sure to securely attach the handle with the 2 bolts.
NOTE
If your unit has handle location label (8) on drive shaft
tube, follow the illustration.
(2) Bike handle type (
Fig. 5
)
Remove the handle bracket (9) from the assembly.
Place the handle and attach the handle bracket with four
bolts lightly. Adjust to appropriate position. Then attach it
fi
rmly with the bolts.
Attach the protection tube to the drive shaft or handle
using cord clamps (10). (
Fig. 6
)
Installation of harness
WARNING
If the product includes a harness, always make sure to
use it.
Attach the harness hook (11) to the hanger (12) on the drive
shaft tube. (
Fig. 7
)
Adjust the length of the harness for easy operation of the
tool.
NOTE
You may need to adjust the position of the hangar (12)
to balance the unit. To do so, loosen bolt (13) and adjust
the position of hangar (12). After adjusting as necessary,
make sure to securely tighten the bolt (13). (
Fig. 7
)
Installation of cutting attachment guard
WARNING
If an incorrect or faulty guard is
fi
tted, this may cause
serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Some cutting attachment guards are equipped with
sharp line limiters. Be careful with handling it.
NOTE
The guard bracket may come already mounted to the
gear case on some models.
Align the cutting attachment guard with the guard bracket
and secure it to the drive shaft tube, using the bolt and cover
bracket. (
Fig. 8
)
Installation of cutting attachment
WARNING
○
Install the cutting attachment properly and securely as
instructed in the handling instructions.
If not attached properly or securely, it may come o
ff
and
cause serious and/or fatal injury.
○
Do not install or remove cutting attachments while the
engine is running.
○
Always use genuine Hitachi cutting attachments and
metal
fi
ttings.
Installation of semi-auto cutting head
1. Function
Automatically feeds more nylon cutting line when it is
tapped at low rpm (not greater than 4500 min
-1
).
Applicable nylon cord
Cord
diameter:
Φ
2.5 mm
2. Precautions
○
The case must be securely attached to the cover.
○
Check the cover, case and other components for cracks
or other damage.
○
Check the case and button for wear.
○
The cutting head must be securely mounted to the unit’s
gear case/cutter case.
○
If the cutting head does not feed cutting line properly,
check that the nylon line and all components are properly
installed. Contact Hitachi Authorized Service Centers if
you need assistance.
WARNING
For Hitachi heads, use only
fl
exible, non-metallic line
recommended by the manufacturer. Never use wire or
wire ropes. They can break o
ff
and become a dangerous
projectile.
3. Installation (
Fig. 9
)
Insert the allen wrench (14) into the hole of the gear
case/cutter case in order to lock the drive shaft tube.
Install cutting head on gear case/cutter case of grass
trimmers/brush cutters. The mounting nut is left-hand-
threaded. Turn clockwise to loosen/counter-clockwise to
tighten.
NOTE
Since the cutter holder cap is not used here, keep it for
when a metal blade is used, if so equipped.
4. Adjusting line length
Set the engine speed as low as possible and tap the
head on the ground. The nylon line will be drawn out
about 3 cm with each tap. (
Fig. 10
)
Also, you can extend the nylon line by hand but the
engine must be completely stopped. (
Fig. 11
)
Adjust the nylon line to the proper length of 11–14 cm
before each operation.
Installation of cutting blade (Fig. 12)
○
When installing nut cover (17), be sure to set concave
side upward.
○
Insert the alien wrench (14) into the hole of the gear
case in order to lock the cutter holder (A) (15). Tighten
the
fi
xing nut (19) with the combi box spanner with a
tightening torque of 22±2 N
.
m. Please note that the
fi
xing nut has left-handed threads (clockwise to loosen/
counter-clockwise to tighten).
○
If your unit is of a nut securing type and equipped with a
cotter pin, the blade must be retained with a new pin (20)
each time installed. (
Fig. 13
)
NOTE
When installing or removing a blade, make sure to wear
gloves and place the blade cover over the blade.
CAUTION
Check a nut cover (17) for wear or cracks before
operation. If any damage or wear is found, replace it, as
it is an article of consumption.
WARNING
○
When installing a cutting blade, make sure that there are
no cracks or any damage in it and that the cutting edges
are facing the correct direction.
○
Remove any surface grit from blade installation
fi
ttings
(cutter holder (A) (15), cutter holder (B) (16), nut cover
(17), washer (18), nut (19), pin (20)). Failure to do so
may result in the loosening of nuts.
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