Operating Procedures - Hitachi CG 22EAP2 (SL) Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

Also, you can extend the nylon line by hand but
the engine must be completely stopped. (Fig. 13)
Adjust the nylon line to the proper length
of 4-11/32˝–5-1/2˝ (11–14 cm) before each
operation.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Fuel (Fig. 14)
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 Authorized Service Centers.
○ Only for the state of California at 50:1.
○ 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.
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
○ Never use multi-grade oil (10 W/30) or waste oil.
○ Never mix fuel and oil in machine's fuel tank.
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.
Mixing amount of two-cycle oil and gasoline
Gasoline (Liter)
Ratio 50:1
0.5
1
2
4
Fueling
WARNING
● Always shut off the engine and let it cool for
a few minutes before refueling.
Do not smoke or bring fl ames or sparks near
the fueling site.
● 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 trimmer at least 10 ft (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.
● Before fueling, in order to remove static
electricity from the main body, the fuel
container and the operator, please touch the
ground that is slightly damp.
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.
English
Two-cycle oil (ml)
Ratio 25:1
10 ——— 20
20 ——— 40
40 ——— 80
80 ——— 160
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