Hitachi CG 23ECP(SL) Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual page 9

2. Precautions
○ The case must be securely attached to the cover.
○ Check the cover (5), case (6) and other
components for cracks or other damage. (Fig. 4)
○ Check the case and button for wear.
If there is a hole in the bottom (7) of the button,
change the new parts immediately. (Fig. 4)
○ 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.
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. 5)
(CG23ECP (SL))
Insert the Hex bar wrench (8) into the hole of the
gear case and groove of the Cutter holder (9) in
order to lock the shaft.
Install cutting head on gear case of grass
trimmers. The mounting
threaded. Turn clockwise to loosen/counter-
clockwise to tighten.
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7
6
5
Fig. 4
use only fl exible,
recommended by
nut is left-hand-
Fig. 5
(CG23ECP (SLB)) (Fig. 6)
Insert the Hex bar wrench (8) into the hole of the
cutter case in order to lock the drive shaft tube.
Install cutting head on cutter case of grass
trimmers. The mounting nut is right-hand-
threaded. Turn counter-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. 7)
the
Also, you can extend the nylon line by hand but
the engine must be completely stopped. (Fig. 8)
Adjust the nylon line to the proper length
of 4-11/32˝–5-1/2˝ (11–14 cm) before each
operation.
English
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Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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