Hitachi CG36DL Handling Instructions Manual page 14

English
2. Installing the bicycle-style handlebars (Fig. 8)
(1) Using the 4 mm hex wrench that is included, remove
the four bolts that have been temporarily secured to the
handle brace (A).
(2) Attach the right-hand side handgrip that has the lever
and the left-hand side handgrip, and then carefully
secure the handle brace (A) using the four bolts.
NOTE
Secure the left and right handgrips in a position that
provides a good grip.
CAUTION
Install the left and right handgrips properly and securely
as instructed in the handling instructions.
If not attached properly or securely, it may come off and
cause injury.
3. Extending the main pipe (Fig. 9)
(1) Release the locking lever to allow the main pipe to be
extended.
(2) Extend the main pipe as far as it will go, making sure that
you hear it click.
NOTE
The motor will not operate unless the main pipe is fully
extended.
When you push the power button, the red power light will
fl ash rapidly.
(3) After extending the main pipe until it clicks, check that
the hole of the holder case is aligned with the hole of the
main pipe and lock the locking lever to fi x the main pipe
securely.
4. Installing cover (See Fig. 10 and 11)
WARNING
Be sure to install the cover in its designated location.
Failure to heed this warning may result in injury from
fl ying stones.
NOTE
Use the supplied hex. bar wrench 4 mm for installation.
(1) Use the supplied D5 tapping screw to install the knife in
the cover. (Fig. 10)
(2) Align the two holes in the cover bracket and the cover
and insert two M6 × 25 hex. socket button bolts. (The
cover bracket is installed in the motor case.)
(3) Place the cover holder on the underside of the cover and
use the supplied hex. bar wrench 4 mm to alternately
tighten the two M6 × 25 hex. socket button bolts until
they are properly tightened.
CAUTION
○ Take care to avoid cutting yourself on the knife inside the
cover.
○ Install the cover and knife properly and securely as
instructed in the handling instructions.
If not attached properly or securely, they may come off
and cause injury.
5. Installing the cutting blade (optional accessory)
(CG36DL only)
WARNING
○ Before installing the cutting blade, be sure to attach
the blade cover, wear thick gloves and take any other
necessary precautions to protect yourself.
○ Before installing the cutting blade, check carefully and
make sure that it is not cracked, deformed or in any other
way damaged.
○ When installing the cutting blade, fi rst attach the cutting
blade cover, securing the hole in the middle of the cutting
blade to the fl ange assy projection so that the cutting
blade fi ts into the nut cover and the center part of the
cutting blade does not slip. (See Fig. 21)
○ After installing the cutting blade, don't forget to remove
the hex wrench and box spanner.
○ If the left side M10 installation nut or the nut cover shows
signs of wear or abrasion, replace with a new installation
nut or nut cover.
(1) Insert the fl ange assy into the motor case. At this time,
the wing of the fl ange assy should face the motor case
side. (Fig. 18)
(2) To install the cutting blade, insert the supplied hex. bar
wrench into the holes in the fl ange assy and the motor
case, and, in order, attach the cutting blade and nut
cover. (Fig. 19)
Install the cutting blade by rotating in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
NOTE
After tightening securely, adjust so that the left side M10
installation nut can be fastened and loosened.
Failure to do so can cause deformation of the fl ange
assy or baffl e failure.
(3) Position the rounded side of the left side M10 installation
nut so that it faces the box spanner side and then fasten
securely. (Fig. 20)
(4) Check and make sure that the cutting blade has been
properly installed. (Fig. 21)
6. Installing the shoulder belt
Use in combination with a BSL3620 battery.
WARNING
○ Be sure to attach the shoulder belt so that the grass
trimmer can be carried correctly.
○ If you get the feeling the tool is not operating normally,
turn off the motor immediately, remove the quick-release
bracket of the shoulder belt and remove the tool.
CAUTION
○ If you do not support the tool when you pull the quick-
release belt, it may fall causing injury or damage.
Hold the main pipe with one hand while you pull with the
other hand.
○ Make sure the quick-release function operates normally
before you start working.
(1) Place the shoulder belt on the shoulder as shown in
Fig. 12 (For use outside of Europe, see Fig. 14) and
engage it with the hanger on the tool. Adjust the shoulder
belt to suitable length.
(2) To remove the tool from the shoulder belt, support the
tool by holding the main pipe with one hand and use
the other hand to pull the quick-release belt as shown in
Fig. 12 (For use outside of Europe, see Fig. 14) to free it
from the bracket.
(3) To strap on the tool, insert the bracket in the hook and
insert the quick-release bracket over the hook and into
the wide opening of the bracket. (Fig. 13) (For use
outside of Europe, see Fig. 15)
Gently pull the shoulder belt to make sure that it is
properly attached.
7. Installing the hanger belt
Use in combination with a BL36200 battery.
WARNING
○ Be sure to attach the hanger belt so that the grass
trimmer can be carried correctly.
○ If you get the feeling the tool is not operating normally,
turn off the motor immediately, press the release
mechanism of the hanger belt and remove the tool.
CAUTION
○ If you do not support the tool when you press the release
mechanism, it may fall causing injury or damage.
Hold the main pipe with one hand while you push with
the other hand.
○ Make sure the release function operates normally
before you start working.
(1) Hook the hanger belt to the BL36200 harness (two
places) as shown in Fig. 16. Then hook the belt to the
hanger of the main pipe (one place). Adjust the hanger
belt to a suitable length.
(2) To detach the tool from the hanger belt, hold the main
pipe with one hand and press the release mechanism of
the hanger belt from both sides as shown in Fig. 17.
To attach the tool, insert from below, making sure that is
it properly attached
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