Hitachi CG 22EAP2 Mode D'emploi page 10

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● Do not install or remove cutting attachments
while the engine is running.
● Always use genuine
attachments and metal fi ttings.
Installation of semi-auto cutting head
1. Function
Automatically feeds more nylon cutting line
when it is tapped at low rpm (not greater than
4,500 min ).
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Specifi cations
Type of
Code No. attaching
screw
Female
6696454
screw
Female
6696597
screw
Applicable nylon cord
Cord diameter: 1/8˝ (Φ3.0 mm) Length: 6.5 ft (2 m)
Cord diameter: 3/22˝ (Φ2.4 mm) Length: 13 ft (4 m)
2. Precautions
○ The case must be securely attached to the cover.
○ Check the cover, case and other components for
cracks or other damage.
○ Check the case and button for wear.
If the wear limit mark (22) on the case is no
longer visible or there is a hole in the bottom (23)
of the button, change the new parts immediately.
(Fig. 10)
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○ The cutting head must be securely mounted to
the unit's gear case/cutter case.
○ If the cutting head does not feed cutting line
properly, check that the nylon line and all
components are properly installed. Contact
Hitachi Authorized Service Centers if you need
assistance.
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Hitachi cutting
Size of
Direction of
attaching
rotation
screw
M10×P1.25-
Counterclockwise
LH
M8×P1.25-
Clockwise
RH
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Fig. 10
WARNING
For Hitachi heads,
non-metallic line
manufacturer. Never use wire or wire ropes.
They can break off and become a dangerous
projectile.
3. Installation (Fig. 11)
Insert the allen wrench (24) into the hole of the
gear case/cutter case in order to lock the drive
shaft tube.
Install cutting head on gear case/cutter case of
grass trimmers. The mounting nut is left-hand-
threaded. Turn clockwise to loosen/counter-
clockwise to tighten.
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NOTE
For curved drive shaft tube models, the mounting
nut is right-hand-threaded.
clockwise to loosen/clockwise to tighten.
4. Adjusting line length
Set the engine speed as low as possible and tap
the head on the ground. The nylon line will be
drawn out about 1-3/16˝ (3 cm) with each tap.
(Fig. 12)
use only fl exible,
recommended by
Fig. 11
Turn counter-
Fig. 12
the