11
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Before operation, make sure the blade has
been properly installed.
(Fig. 13)
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Before operation, check the cutter holder cap
under the cutting blade for wear or cracks. If any
damage or wear is found,replace it, as it is an
article of consumption.
NOTE
The blade must be retained with a new cotter
pin each time installed.
(Fig. 12)
Installation of nylon head (Fig. 15)
If your unit has nylon head, follow the installation.
Attach cutter holder (15) to the gear case. Insert
an Allen wrench into the hole in the gear case to
attach winding protector (16) and attach nylon
head (17) by turning it clockwise.
NOTE
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Since cutter holder cap is not used here, keep
it for next metal blade use.
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To attach the guard extension, refer to the
drawings. Wear gloves as the extension has a
sharp line limiter, then push the guard extension
to blade guard when make sure put on two tabs.
After attach the screw. (Fig. 10, 11)
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Fuel (Fig. 16)
WARNING
The backpack brush cutter 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 is highly flammable and toxic and can
result in serious injury if it is inhaled or comes
into contact with your skin. Always handle fuel
with care. Always have good ventilation when
handling fuel inside building.
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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 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.
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Always start by filing 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 brush cutter at least 3 m from
the fueling area before starting.
Always wash any spilled fuel from clothing
immediately with soap.
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Be sure to check for any fuel leakage after
refueling.
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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.
Starting
CAUTION
Before starting, make sure the cutting attachment
does not touch anything.
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