Blade; Maintenance Schedule; Daily Maintenance; Weekly Maintenance - Hitachi CG 22EAS(SL) Handling Instructions Manual

(6) Place the cover over the case so that the cap locking tabs (35)
on the case meet the long holes (36) on the cover. Then push
the case securely until it clicks into place. (Fig. 39)
(7) The initial cutting line length should be approx. 11–14 cm and
should be equal on both sides. (Fig. 40)
Blade (Fig. 41)
WARNING
Wear protective gloves
maintenance on the blade.
○ Use a sharp blade. A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust.
Replace the fastening nut if it is damaged and hard to tighten.
○ When replacing blade, purchase one recommended by Hitachi,
with a 25.4 mm (one inch) fi tting hole.
○ When installing a saw blade (38), always face the stamped side
up. In the case of a 3 or 4 tooth blade (37), it can be used on
either side.
○ Use the correct blade for the type of work.
○ When replacing blades, use appropriate tools.
○ When cutting edges become dull, re-sharpen or fi le as shown
in the illustration. Incorrect sharpening may cause excessive
vibration.
○ Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or
damaged in any way.
14
36
35
Fig. 39
Fig. 40
when handling or performing
37
R1–1.5 mm
1.9–2.2 mm
NOTE
When sharpening blade it is important to maintain an original
shape of radius at the base of the tooth to avoid cracking.

Maintenance schedule

Below you will fi nd 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 blade guard for damage or cracks. Change the guard
in case of impacts or cracks.
○ Check that the cutting attachment is properly centred, sharp,
and without cracks. An off -centre cutting attachment induces
heavy vibrations that may damage the unit.
○ Check that the cutting attachment nut is suffi ciently tightened.
○ Make sure that the blade transport guard is undamaged and
that it can be securely fi tted.
○ Check that nuts and screws are suffi ciently tightened.

Weekly maintenance

○ Check the starter, especially the cord and return spring.
○ Clean the exterior of the spark plug.
○ Remove it and check the electrode gap. Adjust it to 0.6 mm, or
change the spark plug.
○ Check that the angle gear is fi lled with grease up to 3/4.
○ Clean the air fi lter.
Monthly maintenance
○ Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline.
○ Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space around it.
○ Clean the fan and the space around it.
38
Fig. 41