English
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Engine Size (ml)
Spark Plug
Fuel Tank
Capacity (l)
Dry Weight (kg)
NOTE
* All data is subject to change without notice.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Drive shaft to fl exible shaft (Fig. 1)
Remove joint pipe bolt (1),
Insert the fl exible shaft (2) into the joint pipe (3) of Drive Shaft to the
end and tighten the joint pipe bolt (1) by engaging the bolt to the slot
(4) of fl exible shaft.
NOTE
Make sure to align square end of fl exible inner shaft (5) with
square hole of drive shaft by slightly rotating drive shaft, so that
they are connected fi rmly.
Flexible shaft to engine (Fig. 2)
Lift fl exible-shaft lock pin (6) .
Insert fl exible shaft (2) into clutch case to the end by inserting
square end of fl exible inner shaft (3) into square hole of adaptor in
clutch case.
Release the lock pin to lock the fl exible shaft by lining up the lock
pin and the hole (7) of fl exible shaft.
Throttle cable and stop cord (Fig. 3)
Connect throttle cables (8) by hooking each cut end of the cables
and clamp the jointed part with connector case (9) which locks.
Connect each end of stop cords (10).
NOTE
○ When removing connector case, insert coin or minus driver in
slot in the middle and twist it.
○ Fix protection tube on drive shaft or handle using cord clamps
(11). (Fig. 4)
○ Check that the carburetor throttle returns to the idle position
and also that it can be opened wide by operating the throttle
lever.
Installation of handle (Fig. 5)
Remove the handle bracket (12).
Set the handle on, and attach the handle bracket (12) with two
screws slightly. And adjust position of the handle according to your
working style. Then fi x it fi rmly with the screws.
Installation of blade guard (Fig. 6)
Align the notch hole (14) of the gear case with the hole (15) of the
gear case cover (13) to install the gear case cover with 3 screws.
Install the blade guard on drive shaft tube against angle
transmission (16). Tighten the guard bracket fi rmly so that the blade
guard does not swing or move down during operation.
Install the gear case and blade guard so that blade guard contacts
the gear case. (Fig. 7)
8
CG40EBF (L)
39.8
NGK BPMR6A
1.20
9.6
CAUTION
The blade guard must be in place when operating.
If the blade guard is not in place when operating, you may get
the serious injury.
Installation of cutting blade (Fig. 8)
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
fi xing nut clockwise and remove the fi xing nut, 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. 10), the cutter holder cap and toothed
lock washers onto the cutter holder in this order. Finally, tighten the
fi xing nut securely by turning counterclockwise with the Combi box
spanner. (Fig. 8)
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 fi xing nut to
prevent the cutting blade from being eccentric. (Fig. 9)
After installing the cutting blade, be sure to remove the Allen
wrench and Combi box spanner.
○ Before operation, make sure the blade has been properly
installed.
○ 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. 8)
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Fuel (Fig. 11)
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 fl ammable 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.
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.
Fueling
WARNING
○ Always shut off the engine before refueling.
○ Slowly open the fuel tank, when fi lling up with fuel, so that
possible over-pressure disappears.
○ Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling.
○ Always move the backpack brush cutter at least 3 m from the
fueling area before starting.
○ Always wash any spilled fuel from clothing immediately with
soap.
○ Be sure to check for any fuel leakage after refueling.