Hitachi CG 24EC (SL), Handling Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...g this machine carefully read through these HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS to ensure efficient safe operation It is recommended that these INSTRUCTIONS be kept readily available as an important reference when using this machine CG24ECM S 000Book CG24EC S indb 1 000Book CG24EC S indb 1 2016 04 07 14 55 23 2016 04 07 14 55 23 ...

Page 2: ... 1 3 2 3 P Q S R J O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A L M C E N F D G B I K H M CG24ECM S CG27ECM S E N F D CG24EC S CG27EC S G B K H M I 000Book CG24EC S indb 2 000Book CG24EC S indb 2 2016 04 07 14 55 23 2016 04 07 14 55 23 ...

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Page 4: ...4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 0 6 mm 30 28 29 23 23 27 CG24EC CG27EC T CG24ECM CG27ECM T L H 000Book CG24EC S indb 4 000Book CG24EC S indb 4 2016 04 07 14 55 24 2016 04 07 14 55 24 ...

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Page 6: ...al rigid blades when this sign is shown on the unit Hot Surface Contact with hot surface can cause serious burns Keep all children bystandards and helpers 15 m away from the unit If anyone approaches you stop the engine and cutting attachment immediately The hedge trimmer attachment cannot be used on models with this label Be careful of thrown objects Indicate handle location Arrows which show lim...

Page 7: ...ool when it is raining or right after it has been raining Working on slippery ground could lead to an accident if you lose your balance Never let a child or inexperienced person operate the machine Do not start the engine if there are any flammables such as dry leaves waste paper or fuel in the vicinity Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill...

Page 8: ...nd when running Never touch the cutting attachment when it is rotating Always ensure that the engine is shut off and any cutting attachments have completely stopped before clearing debris or removing grass from the cutting attachment Always carry a first aid kit when operating any power equipment Turn off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has come to a full stop before removing the uni...

Page 9: ...n the following order Cutter holder A 14 blade 15 cutter holder B 16 nut cover 17 Tighten the fixing nut with the box wrench Please note that the cutter fixing nut 18 has left handed threads clockwise to loosen counter clockwise to tighten NOTE When installing cutter holder B 16 be sure to set concave side upward When installing or removing a blade make sure to wear gloves and place the blade cove...

Page 10: ...Starting the cold engine 1 Set ignition switch 23 to ON position Fig 12 2 Push priming bulb 24 several times so that fuel flows through return pipe 25 Fig 13 3 Set choke lever 26 to START position closed A Fig 14 4 Pull recoil starter briskly taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back Fig 15 5 When you hear the engine want to start return choke lever to RUN posit...

Page 11: ...gine while adjusting the idling 1 If the engine stops during idling Start the engine and slowly turn the idle speed adjustment screw T in a clockwise direction until it is in a position at which the engine rotates smoothly At that time ensure that the cutting attachment is not spinning 2 If the cutting attachment rotates during idling Slowly turn the idle speed adjustment screw T in a counter cloc...

Page 12: ...the spark plug hole and spin the engine over several times to distribute oil Cover the unit and store it in a dry area Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions For further information please contact Hitachi Authorized Service Centers Daily maintenance Clean the exterior of the unit Check that the harness is undamaged Check the cutting attachment guard for dama...

Page 13: ...ories not marked with cannot be attached List of recommended accessories Name Specification BIKE HANDLE Diameter Feed System Adapter or No of Teeth Blade Blade Thickness mm or Trimmer line Diameter mm CG24EC S CG24ECM S CG27EC S CG27ECM S BLADE B4 9 1 6 9 4 1 6 BLADE B4 10 1 6 10 4 1 6 BLADE B3 10 1 8 10 3 1 8 000Book CG24EC S indb 13 000Book CG24EC S indb 13 2016 04 07 14 55 24 2016 04 07 14 55 2...

Page 14: ...act Hitachi Authorized Service Centers for repair Engine starts but cuts out straightaway Engine is apt to cut out Fuel system Fuel tank is empty or fuel level is low Fill the fuel tank with the correct fuel mix 25 1 50 1 Fuel tank contains old fuel offensive odor Replace with new fuel Two cycle oil has not been added Contact Hitachi Authorized Service Centers Choke lever is in START position Set ...

Page 15: ...chi Authorized Service Centers Engine stops when throttle is closed Idle speed is too low Contact Hitachi Authorized Service Centers Blade continues rotating when throttle is closed Idle speed is too high Throttle wire is too taut Contact Hitachi Authorized Service Centers 000Book CG24EC S indb 15 000Book CG24EC S indb 15 2016 04 07 14 55 24 2016 04 07 14 55 24 ...

Page 16: ... P kW 0 72 0 81 cm3 400 kg 4 2 4 4 4 2 4 4 mm 255 255 LpA eq K ISO22868 dB A 85 3 85 3 LWA Ra M 2000 14 EC dB A 105 105 LWA Ra G 2000 14 EC dB A 107 107 ahv eq F K m s2 4 4 1 5 4 3 1 5 4 2 1 5 4 1 1 5 ahv eq R K m s2 4 3 1 5 4 1 1 5 3 9 1 5 3 9 1 5 16 000Book CG24EC S indb 16 000Book CG24EC S indb 16 2016 04 07 14 55 24 2016 04 07 14 55 24 ...

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Page 20: ...No E99703312 NA Printed in China Shinagawa Intercity Tower A 15 1 Konan 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo Japan Hitachi Koki Co Ltd 000Book CG24EC S indb 20 000Book CG24EC S indb 20 2016 04 07 14 55 24 2016 04 07 14 55 24 ...