Cutting; Stopping; Semi-Auto Cutting Head - Hitachi CG 22EAS(SL) Handling Instructions Manual

3. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your
grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig. 23)
4. When you hear the engine want to start, return choke lever to
RUN position (open) (B). Then pull recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 5.
5. Then allow the engine about 2–3 minutes to warm up before
subjecting it to any load.
Cutting (Fig. 24, 25, 27)
○ When cutting, operate engine at over 6500 rpm. Extended time
of use at low rpm may wear out the clutch prematurely.
○ Cut grass from right to left.
○ Cut grass from left to right (only curve shaft model).
○ 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 counter-clockwise, therefore, be advised to operate
the unit from right to left for effi cient cutting. Keep onlookers out
of working area at least 15 m.
NOTE
Press the quick release button or pull emergency release fl ap
(If so equipped) in the event of emergency. (Fig. 26)
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
For Grass Trimmer
Fig. 25
15 m
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. 28)
Decrease engine speed and run at an idle for a few minutes, then
turn off ignition switch (24).
For models with an engine ignition switch, keep the ignition switch
pressed until the engine comes to a complete stop.
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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

○ When cutting, operate engine at over 6500 rpm. Extended time
of use at low rpm may wear out the clutch prematurely.
○ Cut grass from right to left.
○ Cut grass from left to right (only curve shaft model).
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
24
Fig. 28
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