6
7
6
Fig. 3
Installation of handle (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.
Fig. 4
Throttle wire / stop cord
Press the upper tab (8) and open the air cleaner cover. (
Fig. 5
)
Connect stop cords. (
Fig. 6
)
8
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
If the throttle outer end (9) is threaded on your unit, screw it and the
earth terminal (10) (if so equipped) into the cable adjuster stay (11)
all the way, and then tighten this cable end using the adjuster nut (12)
against the cable adjuster stay (11).
Connect throttle wire end (13) to carburetor (14) and install swivel
cap (15) (if so equipped) where is included in tool bag, onto swivel
(14) (
Fig. 7
).
Some models may come with the parts installed.
14
12
15
11
10
9
13
Fig. 7
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Fuel (Fig. 8)
Fig. 8
WARNING
○
This unit 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 contains highly
fl
ammable and it is possible to get the
serious personal injury when inhaling or spilling on your body.
Always pay attention when handling fuel. Always have good
ventilation when handling fuel inside building.
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 Authorized
Service Centers.
○
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.
Always start by
fi
ling 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
fi
lling the fuel tank.
Fueling
WARNING
○
Always shut o
ff
the engine before refueling.
○
Slowly open the fuel tank, when
fi
lling up with fuel, so that
possible over-pressure disappears.
○
Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling.
○
Always move the trimmer at least 3 m from the fueling area
before starting.
○
Always wash any spilled fuel from clothing immediately with
soap.
○
Be sure to check for any fuel leakage after refueling.
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.
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