C: Motor: Battery-driven, disk-shaped motor. D: Cover: Protects operator from fl ying debris. CG36DA / CG36DA (L) / CG36DTA / CG36DTA (L): E: Battery: Power source to drive the unit. Cordless Grass Trimmer F: Power button: Button for switching the units power unit's power ON or OFF.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained risk of electric shock. power tools. f) If operating a power tool in a damp location f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. is unavoidable, use a residual current device Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting (RCD) protected supply.
b) Before use, always visually inspect the machine for 7. Take care when starting the motor. damaged, missing or misplaced guards or shields. Place the tool on level ground. c) Never operate the machine while people, especially Do not operate the tool within 15 m of people or animals. children, or pets are nearby.
○ When suspending operation or after use, do not leave CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY the tool in an area where it may be exposed to falling swarf or dust. To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with the Doing so could cause a short circuit that could result in protection function to stop the output.
3. If you fi nd rust, foul odor, overheating, discolor, USB DEVICE CONNECTION deformation, and/or other irregularities when using the PRECAUTIONS (UC18YSL3) battery for the fi rst time, do not use and return it to your supplier or vendor. When an unexpected problem occurs, the data in a USB WARNING device connected to this product may be corrupted or lost.
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DESCRIPTION OF NUMBERED ITEMS (Fig. 2 – Fig. 41) String the line through 1 Battery w Handle fi xture c Nylon head › the eyelet line guide M5 × 25 hex. Socket Locking holes of cover 2 Latch v Screw (left rotation) fi...
SPECIFICATIONS POWER TOOL Model CG36DA CG36DA(L) CG36DTA CG36DTA(L) Voltage 36 V Pole type Straight type Extendable type Cutting capacity diameter 310 mm Rotation direction Counterclockwise as seen from above No-load speed 5800 – 7000 /min Operating time on one charge*...
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Table 1 Indications of the charge indicator lamp Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for Before Blinks 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds) Plugged into power source charging (RED) Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for Blinks 1 second. (off for 1 second) Battery capacity at less than 50% (BLUE) While...
CAUTION (Fig. 30) Pull out battery before doing any assembly. Table 3 shows the various statuses indicated by the power 1. Installing the loop handle (Fig. 7) (CG36DA (L), lamp. CG36DTA (L) only) Table 3 (1) Remove the M6 × 43 bolts (2 pcs.).
4 mm to alternately ○ For outstanding performance and reliability, always tighten the two M6 × 25 hex. socket button bolts until use Hitachi nylon cutting line. Never use wire or other they are properly tightened. materials that could become a dangerous projectile.
(Fig. 28) ○ Place your thumb on the loop handle and grip the WARNING handle with your other fi ngers. (Fig. 35) (CG36DA (L), Check to make sure the tabs are fi rmly snapped into the CG36DTA (L) only) locking holes.
NOTE When replacing the carbon brush with a new one, be NOTE sure to use the Hitachi Carbon Brush Code No. 999015. Due to HITACHI’s continuing program of research and 4. Replacing carbon brushes development, the specifi cations herein are subject to Take out the carbon brush by fi...
TROUBLESHOOTING Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult your dealer or the Hitachi Authorized Service Center. 1. Power tool Symptom Possible cause Remedy Does not operate.
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The charger’s vents are blocked, causing its Avoid blocking the vents. internal components to overheat. The cooling fan is not running. Contact a Hitachi Authorized Service Center for repairs. The USB power lamp The battery’s capacity has become low. Replace the battery with one that has capacity has switched off...