Hitachi CG 22EAB Manual De Usuario

English

Installation of cutting blade (Fig. 18)

(If so equipped)

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.

Fig. 18

NOTE

○ When installing cutter holder cap (20), be sure to

set concave side upward.

○ Insert the alien wrench (19) into the hole of the

angle transmission in order to lock the cutter

holder (21). Please note that the cutter fi xing bolt

or nut (22) has left-handed threads, (clockwise to

loosen/ counter-clockwise to tighten). Tighten the

fi xing bolt or nut with the box wrench.

○ If your unit is of a nut securing type and equipped

with a cotter pin, the blade must be retained with

a new pin (23) each time installed. (Fig. 19)

Fig. 19

CAUTION

● Before operation, make sure the blade has

been properly installed.

● If your unit is equipped with protection cover

under a cutting blade, check it for wear or

cracks before operation. If any damage or

wear is found, replace it, as it is an article of

consumption.

WARNING

For Hitachi heads, use only fl exible,

non-metallic line recommended by the

manufacturer. Never use wire or wire ropes.

They can break oﬀ and become a dangerous

projectile.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Fuel (Fig. 20)

Fig. 20

WARNING

● The trimmer 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 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.

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.

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