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ASSEMBLY

Drive shaft to engine (Fig. 1)

Remove tube locking bolt (1).

Insert unholed end of fexible shaft (2) into joint 

pipe of drive shaft (3) to the end and tighten the 

tube locking bolt by engaging the bolt to the slot 

of fl exible shaft.

NOTE

       Make sure to align square end of flexible    

       inner shaft with square hole of drive shaft 

       by slightly rotating drive shaft so that they are 

       connected firmly.

Flexible shaft to engine (Fig. 2)

Pull up lock-pin (4).

Insert holed end of flexible shaft into clutch case 

to the end by rotating slightly.

Release lock-pin to lock in the location hole (22).

Installation of handle

     

WARNING

     When you use steel/rigid blades on brush

     cutters, always use a barrier bar (5) and

     shoulder harness with the loop handle.

(Fig. 3)

Attach the handle to the drive shaft tube with the 

angle towards the engine.

Adjust the location to the most comfortable 

position before operation. 

Throttle wire / stop cord

Remove air cleaner cover. 

(Fig. 4)

Connect stop cords. 

(Fig. 5)

Insert the stay (6) under the nut (7) screwed onto 

the outer end of the throttle wire (8) and connect 

the end of the throttle wire (9) to the carburetor 

(10). Then tighten the nut (7) to secure the throttle 

wire to the stay (6). 

(Fig. 6)

NOTE

       Check that the carburetor throttle returns to 

       the idle position and also that it can be 

       opened wide by operating the throttle lever.

Cover throttle wire and stop cords together with 

protective tube provided up to air cleaner cover. 

(Fig. 7)

Some models may come with the throttle wire 

and stop cords already installed.

Installation of gear case cover (Fig. 8)

Attach the gear case cover (11) with the three 

screws, making sure to align the notch (12) in 

the gear case with the hole (13) in the gear case 

cover.

Installation of blade guard (Fig. 9)

The guard bracket already mounted to the drive 

shaft tube.Install the blade guard on drive shaft 

tube against angle transmission (14). Tighten the 

guard bracket fi rmly so that the blade guard does 

not swing or move down during operation.

   

       

CAUTION

         The blade guard must be in place during 

         operation. If the blade guard is not in place,

         there is a possibility of serious injury.

Blade guards are equipped with sharp line limiter. 

Be careful with handling it.

Installation of cutting blade (Fig. 12)

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.

Align the notch hole of the cutter holder with 

the hole on the gear case cover and insert the 

Allen wrench to stop turning. Turn the fixing nut 

clockwise and remove the fi xing nut, protection 

cover,cutter holder cap, and toothed lock 

washers.The installation of the cutting blade is 

as follows: insert the Allen wrench into the notch 

hole of the cutter holder and the hole on the gear 

case. Then, install the cutting blade (check the 

installing direction, as referring to Fig. 14), the 

cutter holder cap, protection cover and toothed 

lock washers onto the cutter holder in this order.

Finally, tighten the fixing nut securely by turning 

counterclockwise with the Combi box spanner. 

(Fig. 12)

CAUTION

 When installing the cutting blade, set its center 

hole to the convex part of the cutter holder and 

hold it with the concave surface of the cutter 

holder cap. Then, tighten the fixing nut to prevent 

the cutting blade from being eccentric. 

(Fig. 12)

After installing the cutting blade, be sure to 

remove the Allen wrench and Combi box spanner.

Summary of Contents for PRO-40SUM

Page 1: ...l Series Original Instructions CAUTION Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this product Keep this manual for future reference Product may vary slightly from picture www parklandspowerproducts com au ...

Page 2: ...CONTENTS FIGURE 1 INTRODUCION 5 MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS 6 WARNINGS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 DESCRIPTION 9 ASSEMBLY 10 OPERATING PROCEDURES 11 MAINTENANCE 13 ...

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Page 4: ...V N M N N N O N P N Q N R N S N S P N O N N N R N Q N T N S N 2 ...

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Page 7: ...ank capacity cm 3 Dry weight kg Cutting attachment Type Dia mm Sound pressure ISO14865 level LpA Equivalent dB A Uncertainty Measured sound ISO14865 power level LwA Equivalent dB A Uncertainty Measured sound 2000 14 EC power level LwA dB A Racing Guaranteed sound 2000 14 EC power level LwA dB A Racing Vibration level m s ISO7916 Idling 2 1000 Metal blade 255 91 3 103 3 104 112 NOTE Equivalent nois...

Page 8: ...achment whose max rpm is below the shaft rpm G l o v e s s h o u l d b e w o r n when necessary e g when assembling cutting equipment Use anti slip and sturdy footwear Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts a solid object in the critical area A dangerous reaction may occur causing the entire unit and operator to be thrust violently This reaction is called blade thrust As a result ...

Page 9: ...ng protection Pay attention to your surroundings Be aware of any bystanders who may be signaling a problem Remove safety equipment immediately upon shutting off engine Wear head protection Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Keep handles free of oil and fuel Keep hands away from cutting equipment Do not grab or hold the unit by the cuttin...

Page 10: ...sporting in a vehicle cover blade with blade cover Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instructions are not followed Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed Helpful information for correct function and use Do not disassemble the recoil starter You may get a possibility of personal injury with recoil spr...

Page 11: ...d your unit Use the instructions that apply to your unit 9 1 Fuel cap 2 Throttle lever 3 Starter handle 4 Blade guard 5 Cutting attachment 6 Drive shaft tube 7 Handle 8 Ignition switch 9 Harness 10 Clutch case 11 Choke lever 12 Engine 13 Angle transmission 14 Combi box spanner 15 Handling instructions ...

Page 12: ...screws making sure to align the notch 12 in the gear case with the hole 13 in the gear case cover Installation of blade guard Fig 9 The guard bracket already mounted to the drive shaft tube Install the blade guard on drive shaft tube against angle transmission 14 Tighten the guard bracket fi rmly so that the blade guard does not swing or move down during operation CAUTION The blade guard must be i...

Page 13: ...re 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 dealer 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...

Page 14: ... in areas where it is diffi cult to see the material to be cut The blade turns counter clockwise therefore be advised to operate the unit from right to left for effi cient cutting Keep onlookers out of working area at least 15 m parts are undamaged When grass or vines wrap around attachment stop engine and attachment and remove them WARNING Stopping Fig 23 Decrease engine speed and run at an idle ...

Page 15: ...dust and dirt in order to avoid Carburetor malfunctions Starting problems Engine power reduction Unnecessary wear on the engine parts Abnormal fuel consumption Clean the air filter daily or more often if working in exceptionally dusty areas Cleaning the air fi lter Remove the air filter cover and the filter 21 Rinse it in warm soap suds Check that the fi lter is dry before reassembly An air fi lte...

Page 16: ...y Hitachi with a 25 4 mm one inch fi tting hole When installing a saw blade always face the stamped side up In the case of a 3 tooth blade it can be used on either side Use the correct blade for the type of work When replacing blades use appropriate tools When cutting edges become dull re sharpen or fi le as shown in the illustration Incorrect sharpening may cause excessive vibration Discard blade...

Page 17: ...should be cleaned then use closed packaging packaging should be firm Store the machine in dry place For transportation safety The machine should comply with ISTA Meaning of crossed out wheeled dustbin Do not dispose of electrical machines as unsorted municipal waste use separate collection facilities If electrical machines are disposed of in landfills or dumps hazardous substances can leak into th...

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