Hitachi CH 14DL Trimmer User Manual


 
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1. Remove the blade
(1) Turn the tool over, remove the four screws using a
Phillips screwdriver, remove the bottom plate and
the blade (with blade case). (Fig. 9)
(2) Remove the spacer from the old blade. (Remove any
cutting or dust from inside of the housing.) (Fig.10)
2. Getting a new blade ready
(1) A hole (ø5) used for positioning is located in the
center of the blade. Adjust the parts including the
upper and lower blades so that the holes in these
parts are aligned.(Fig.11)
(2) When the parts are positioned correctly, attach the
blade case to the new blade.
(3) Insert the spacer, which was removed in above step
1, between the upper and lower blades. (Fig. 12)
3. Rotate the crank cam with your hand and move it to
the position shown in the figure. (Fig. 13)
(1) Adjust the crank cam so that its circular disc part
comes just beside the unit as shown in the figure.
(2) If the nuts (located in four positions) are loose, press
them into the groove of the housing.
4. Attach the new blade (Fig. 14)
(1) Align the central hole of the reversed new blade
holder with the rounded projection in the center of
the crank cam.
(2) With the spacer inserted between the blades, fix the
blade holder using four screws.
NOTE
Be sure to check blade operation after it has been
attached. The blade and the crank cam has not been
properly fitted if the blade does not operate correctly.
Do the instructions over from the beginning.
Be sure to use a blade (520 mm) designed for the tool.
Do not use other blades.
HOW TO USE
WARNING
To prevent accidents, make sure there are no people
in the work area.
Keep your hands and all parts of the body away from
the blade to prevent contact that could lead to injury.
Use protective goggles during work to prevent injury
from twigs and wood chips.
Do not use to tool to cut wire, metal plates or other hard
objects. The tool could be damaged and cause injury.
Trimming hedges and garden trees
CAUTION
Use a pair of pruning shears to cut thick branches
before using the hedge trimmer.
Do not force the tool to prevent it from breaking.
Stop the tool immediately if the blade stalls against a
too heavy branch. Do not allow the motor to seize up
as it could damage the motor.
Use a sturdy ladder or step ladder when cutting tall
garden trees.
Use only for cutting shrub.
(1) Clear the area around the garden tree you want to
prune and set up a stable platform to work from.
(2) Place the blade in the blade case to prevent accidental
contact.
(3) Install the battery in the tool.
(4) Pull the trigger of the main handle while holding the
sub handle to start trimming.
NOTE
Lubricate (using sewing machine oil, mineral oil, etc.)
the blade before starting and then every hour. Use an
adequate amount of oil and wipe away excess oil.
During work (for example, when taking rests) do not
leave the tool in a place exposed to direct sunlight or
high temperature. This will prevent proper cooling
and could result in damage.
Do not use the tool for work that exceeds its capacity.
Such operation could cause the motor to lock up or
slow down and will damage it.
Trimming garden trees
Use a pair of pruning shears to remove 20 cm of
branches that are 15 mm or thicker so that they do
not interfere with trimming. (Fig. 16)
Trees with luxuriant foliage should be trimmed
starting from the bottom and work up to achieve the
desired shape. (Fig. 17)
Trimming hedges
Trim the top of hedges by moving the tool from right
to left (or left to right) and trim the sides by starting
from below and working up. (Fig. 18)
NOTE
Do not use the tool for cutting the lawn or weeds.
Grass or weeds could stick to the blade.
Cut thick branches by gently pressing the blades
against the branch.
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
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