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WARNING
Improper maintenance could result in serious engine
damage or in serious personal injury.
Transport and storage
○ Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine stopped
and the muffl er away from your body.
○ Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and secure
the unit/machine before storing or transporting. Failure to
do so may result in fi re or accidents.
○ Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit/machine. It is
recommended that the fuel be emptied after each use. If
fuel is left in the tank, store so fuel will not leak.
○ Store unit/machine out of the reach of children.
○ Clean and maintain the unit carefully and store it in a dry
place.
○ Make sure engine switch is off when transporting or
storing.
○ When transporting and storing, either remove the cutting
attachment or place the blade cover over the blade.
○ You have to secure the machine during transport to
prevent loss of fuel, damage or injury.
○ If a warning label cannot be read, peels off or becomes
indistinct, replace it with a new one. To purchase new
labels, contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Centers.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, take
care and use common sense. Contact HiKOKI Authorized
Service Centers if you need assistance.
SPECIFICATIONS
The SPECIFICATIONS of this machine are listed in the table
on page 261.
NOTE
All data subject to change without notice.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Installation of handle
(1) Loop handle type (Fig. 4)
Attach the handle to the drive shaft tube.
Adjust the location to the most comfortable position
before operation.
Make sure to securely attach the handle with the 4 bolts.
NOTE
If your unit has handle location label (8) on drive shaft
tube, follow the illustration.
(2) Bike handle type (Fig. 5)
Remove the handle bracket (9) from the assembly.
Place the handles and attach the handle bracket with
four bolts lightly. Adjust to appropriate position. Then
attach it fi rmly with the bolts.
Attach the protection tube to the drive shaft tube or
handle using cord clamps (10) to make sure there is no
slack. (Fig. 6)
Installation of harness
WARNING
If the product includes a harness, always make sure to
use it.
Attach the harness hook (11) to the hanger (12) on the drive
shaft tube. (Fig. 7)
Adjust the length of the harness for easy operation of the
tool.
NOTE
You may need to adjust the position of the hangar (12)
to balance the unit. To do so, loosen bolt (13) and adjust
the position of hangar (12). After adjusting as necessary,
make sure to securely tighten the bolt (13). (Fig. 7)
Installation of cutting attachment guard
WARNING
If an incorrect or faulty guard is fi tted, this may cause
serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Some cutting attachment guards are equipped with
sharp line limiters. Be careful with handling it.
NOTE
○ When using a trimmer head with two piece type cutting
attachment guard, attach the guard extension to the
cutting attachment guard, then tighten the bolt (14).
(Fig. 8)
○ The guard bracket may come already mounted to the
gear case on some models.
Align the cutting attachment guard with the guard bracket
(15) and secure it to the drive shaft tube, using the bolt and
guard holder (16) (if so equipped). (Fig. 9)
WARNING
Remove the guard extension when using metal or plastic
blades. Failure to do so may result in injury or damage to
the cutting attachment guard.
NOTE
To remove the guard extension, refer to the drawings.
Wear gloves as the extension has a sharp line limiter.
Loosen the bolt (14). Then push the three square tabs
on the guard one by one in order.(Fig. 10)
Installation of cutting attachment
WARNING
○ Install the cutting attachment properly and securely as
instructed in the handling instructions.
If not attached properly or securely, it may come off and
cause serious and/or fatal injury.
○ Do not install or remove cutting attachments while the
engine is running.
○ Always use genuine HiKOKI cutting attachments and
metal fi ttings.
Installation of semi-auto cutting head
(if so equipped)
1. Function
Automatically feeds more nylon cutting line when it is
tapped at low rpm (not greater than 6000 min
Specifi cations
Type of
Code
attaching
No.
screw
6600570 Female screw
Applicable nylon cord
Cord diameter: Φ2.4 mm Length: 5 m
2. Precautions
○ The case must be securely attached to the cover.
○ Check the cover (17), case (18) and other components
for cracks or other damage. (Fig. 11)
○ Check the case and button for wear.
If there is a hole in the bottom (19) of the button, change
the new parts immediately. (Fig. 11)
○ The cutting head must be securely mounted to the unit's
gear case.
○ If the cutting head does not feed cutting line properly,
check that the nylon line and all components are properly
installed. Contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Centers if
you need assistance.
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Size of
Direction of
attaching
rotation
screw
Counter-
M10xP1.25-
clockwise
LH