Hitachi CG 18DSDL Handling Instructions Manual page 44

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○ 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 nylon 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.
2. Installation (Fig. 10 and 11)
(1) Insert the fl ange assy into the motor case. At
this time, the wing of the fl ange assy should face
the motor case side. Next, align the holes of the
fl ange assy and the motor case, insert the hex.
bar wrench 4 mm, and then turn to tighten the
fl ange assy.
(2) Screw the nylon head directly to
the threaded fastener of the motor
case.
The mounting nut of nylon
head is left-hand-threaded.
Turn clockwise to loosen/
counterclockwise to tighten.
CAUTION
Install the nylon head properly
and securely as instructed in
the handling instructions.
If not attached properly or securely,
it may come off and cause injury.
3. Adjustment of line length
Rotate and tap the nylon head on the
ground. Nylon line is drawn out abt,
30 mm by one tapping. (Fig. 12)
Also, you can extend nylon line
with hands. This time the motor
must be completely stopped.
Confi rm the line extends in
30 mm increments by "tapping"
and "releasing" the bottom
button while pulling the line ends
of the nylon head. (Fig. 13)
Screw
(left rotation)
Cover
Nylon
line
Tap/release
Nylon
Wear limit
head
mark
(2 marks)
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Flange ass'y
Wing
Motor
case
Fig. 10
Nylon head
Threaded fastener
of the motor case
Hole
Hex. bar wrench
4 mm
Fig. 11
Nylon head
Tap
Fig. 12
Button
Extends in 30 mm
increments
Appropriate length
90 – 110 mm
Fig. 13