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Specifications |
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| Type of | Direction of | Size of | |
Code No. | attaching | attaching | ||
rotation | ||||
| screw |
| screw | |
6696454 | Female | Counterclockwise | M10×P1.25- | |
screw | LH | |||
6696597 | Female | Clockwise | M8×P1.25- | |
screw | RH | |||
Applicable nylon cord
Cord diameter: 1/8˝ (Φ3.0 mm) Length: 6.5 ft (2 m)
Cord diameter: 3/22˝ (Φ2.4 mm) Length: 13 ft (4 m)
2. Precautions
○The case must be securely attached to the cover.
○Check the cover, case and other components for cracks or other damage.
○Check the case and button for wear.
If the wear limit mark (17) on the case is no longer visible or there is a hole in the bottom (18) of the button, change the new parts immediately. (Fig. 14)
1718
Fig. 14
○The cutting head must be securely mounted to the unit’s gear case.
○For outstanding performance and reliability, always use Hitachi nylon cutting line. Never use wire or other materials that could become a dangerous projectile.
○If the cutting head does not feed cutting line
properly, check that the nylon line and all components are properly installed. Contact your Hitachi dealer if you need assistance.
3. Installation (Fig. 15)
○Install cutting head on gear case of grass trimmers/brush cutters. The mounting nut is
10
19
Fig. 15
For curved shaft models, the mounting nut is right-
NOTE
○Since the cutter holder cap is not used here, keep it for when a metal blade is used, if so equipped.
○Insert Allen wrench (19) into the hole of the gear case in order to lock the cutter holder.
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
Fig. 16
Also, you can extend the nylon line by hand but the engine must be completely stopped. (Fig. 17)
Fig. 17
○ Adjust the nylon line to the proper length of