Hitachi CG 25EUS Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual page 10

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Cutting (Fig. 15, 16, 17)
50 ft
(15 m)
○ When cutting, operate engine at over 6,500/min.
Extended time of use at low rpm may wear out the
clutch prematurely.
○ Cut grass from right to left.
○ Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade
contacts a solid object in the critical area.
A dangerous reaction may occur causing the
entire unit and operator to be thrust violently. This
reaction is called blade thrust. As a result, the
operator may lose control of the unit which may
cause serious or fatal injury. Blade thrust is more
likely to occur in areas where it is diffi cult to see
the material to be cut.
○ Wear the harness as shown in the fi gure (if so
equipped). The blade turns counterclockwise,
therefore, be advised to operate the unit from right
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Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
to left for effi cient cutting. Keep onlookers out of
working area at least 50 ft. (15 m).
NOTE
Press the quick release button or pull emergency
release fl ap (If so equipped) in the event of
emergency.
WARNING
If cutting attachment should strike against
stones or other debris, stop the engine and
make sure that the attachment and related
parts are undamaged. When grass or vines
wrap around attachment, stop engine and
attachment and remove them.
Stopping (Fig. 18)
○ Decrease engine speed and run at an idle for a
few minutes, then turn off ignition switch (17).
WARNING
A cutting attachment can injure while it
continues to spin after the engine is stopped
or power control is released. When the unit is
turned off , make sure the cutting attachment
has stopped before the unit is set down.
Semi-auto cutting head
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 3 cm with each tap. (Fig. 19)
Also, you can extend the nylon line by hand but
the engine must be completely stopped. (Fig. 20)
○ Adjust the nylon line to the proper length of 11–14
cm before each operation.
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Fig. 18
Fig. 19