MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS NOTE: Some units do not carry them. Symbols WARNING The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following Shows maximum shaft speed.
WHAT IS WHAT Since this manual covers several models, there may be some diff erence between pictures and your unit. Use the instructions that apply to your unit. Fuel cap 2. Throttle trigger 3. Starter handle 4. Blade guard 5. Cutting attachment 6.
○ Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not sustain ○ Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome. ○ Use only genuine Hitachi replacement parts as recommended Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor closely by the manufacturer.
Grass Trimmer Brush Cutter Grass Trimmer Brush Cutter Model CG24EAS (SL) CG24EAS (S) CG27EAS (SL) CG27EAS (S) Engine Size (ml) 23.9 26.9 Spark Plug NGK BMR7A or equivalent Fuel Tank Capacity (l) 0.52 Dry Weight (kg) Sound pressure level LpA (dB (A)) Equivalent (EN27917) Measured sound...
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NOTE Attach the protection tube to the drive shaft or handle using cord When it is hard to insert drive shaft up to the marked position on clamps (8). (Fig. 5) the drive shaft tube, turn drive shaft by the cutter mounting end clockwise or counter-clockwise.
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Installation of blade guard (Fig. 9-a, 9-b, 9-c, 10) When using a trimmer head with two piece type blade guard, attach the guard extension to the blade guard. (Fig. 11) WARNING ○ Do not start or operate unit unless each guard is properly assembled to unit.
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Fig. 13 ○ The cutting head must be securely mounted to the unit’s gear case. ○ For outstanding performance and reliability, always use Hitachi nylon cutting line. Never use wire or other materials that could become a dangerous projectile. ○ If the cutting head does not feed cutting line properly, check Fig.
○ 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. Fig. 21 ○ 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).
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3. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig. 23) For Grass Trimmer Fig. 25 Fig. 26 Fig. 23 4. When you hear the engine want to start, return choke lever to RUN position (open) (B).
If the cutting attachment still rotates after idle speed adjustment, ○ Hard running conditions (such as cold weather) contact Hitachi Authorized Service Centers. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in malfunction and starting diffi culties. If the engine NOTE is low on power, diffi...
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Fig. 35 0.6 mm (2) After removing the case, take out the reel and discard the Fig. 32 remaining line. (3) Fold the new nylon line unevenly in half as shown in picture. NOTE Hook the U-shaped end of the nylon line into the groove (32) on In some areas, local law requires using a resistor spark plug the center partition of the reel.
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Replace the fastening nut if it is damaged and hard to tighten. ○ Check that the cutting attachment nut is suffi ciently tightened. ○ When replacing blade, purchase one recommended by Hitachi, ○ Make sure that the blade transport guard is undamaged and with a 25.4 mm (one inch) fi...
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Shinagawa Intercity Tower A, 15-1, Konan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan Code No. E99252611 NA Printed in China...