English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........26 GRASS TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS ............ 29 PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMER ........ 30 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY AND CHARGER ........33 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............33 SYMBOL ....................... 35 SPECIFICATIONS ..................36 STANDARD ACCESSORIES ...............
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English Electrical safety a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
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English e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
English A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fi re when used with another battery pack. b) Use power tools only with specifi cally designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fi re. c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one...
English Operation ● Use the machine only in daylight or good artifi cial light. Never operate the machine with damaged cover or without cover in place. Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet are away from the cutting means. Always disconnect the machine from the power supply (i.e.
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English Be sure to attach the loop handle before starting work. Make sure it is not loose but properly attached before starting work. Hold the loop handle fi rmly during work and do not swing the tool around, but use the correct posture and maintain your balance. Losing your balance during work could lead to an injury.
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English Removing objects from the nylon head when it is still rotating will lead to injury. Continuing operation when foreign matter is stuck in the nylon head may lead to damage. 16. If the tool is operating poorly and produces strange noise or vibrations, turn off...
English Such chemicals could cause cracking and other damage. Replace warning labels with new labels when they become diffi cult to recognize or illegible and when they start to peel. Ask your dealer to provide the warning labels. Do not touch the motor immediately after use since it may be very hot.
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English If the battery is overheated under overload work, the battery power may stop. In this case, stop using the battery and let the battery cool. After that, you can use it again. Furthermore, please heed the following warning and caution. WARNING In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat generation, smoke emission, explosion and ignition beforehand, please be sure to heed...
English If left untreated, the liquid may cause eye-problems. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well with clean water such as tap water immediately. There is a possibility that this can cause skin irritation. If you fi nd rust, foul odor, overheating, discolor, deformation, and/ or other irregularities when using the battery for the fi...
English SPECIFICATIONS POWER TOOL Model CG18DSDL Pole type Straight type Cutting capacity diameter 310 mm Rotation direction Counterclockwise as seen from above No-load speed 5000 /min Operating time on one charge * (When supplied rechargeable 23 – 32 min* battery is fully charged) BSL1830: Li-ion 18 V Battery (3.0 Ah 10 cells)
English STANDARD ACCESSORIES CG18DSDL has two types which are designated as NN and LEG. For their respective accessories, see the Table below. 1 Nylon head ............1 2 Cover ..............1 CG18DSDL 3 Hex. bar wrench 4 mm ........1 (NN) 4 17×19 Combi box wrench ........
English OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (sold separately) Battery (BSL1830) Battery cover APPLICATIONS Trimming, scaling and mowing of weed. BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Battery removal Pull out Push Hold the housing tightly and push the battery Insert latches to remove the battery (see Fig. 2). CAUTION Rechargeable battery...
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English Charging When inserting a battery in the charger, the pilot lamp will light up continuously in red. When the battery becomes fully recharged, the pilot lamp will blink in red (At 1-second intervals). (See Table 1) (1) Pilot lamp indication The indications of the pilot lamp will be as shown in Table 1, according to the condition of the charger or the rechargeable battery.
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English (3) Regarding recharging time Table 3 shows the recharging time required according to the type of battery. Table 3 Charging time (At 20°C) Charger UC18YGSL Battery BSL1830 Approx. 90 min. NOTE The recharging time may vary according to the ambient temperature. Disconnect the charger’s power cord from the receptacle.
English ○ When the pilot lamp fl ickers (at 0.2-second intervals), check for and take out any foreign objects in the charger’s battery connector. If there are no foreign objects, it is probable that the battery or charger is malfunctioning. Take it to your authorized Service Center. ○...
English NOTE Do not give a strong shock to the switch panel or break it. It may lead to a trouble. PRIOR TO OPERATION CAUTION Housing M6 nuts side Pull out battery before doing Loop handle any assembly. Main pipe Installing the loop handle (Fig.
English (2) Align the two holes in the cover bracket and the cover and insert two M6 × 25 hex. socket button bolts passed through a M6 spring washer respectively. (The cover bracket is installed in the motor case.) (3) Place the cover holder on the underside of the cover and use the supplied hex.
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English ○ 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.
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English ○ Appropriate Length of Nylon Line Cover Hook The appropriate length of the line when the Press tabs tool is in use is 90 – 110 mm. Extend the (2 areas) line to the appropriate length. Nylon line replacement Case (1) Prepare φ1.4 mm ×...
English (6) Align the position of the stopper Nylon and eyelet line guide, and then line Stopper insert the button through the case. While holding Reel Release the line from the stopper the reel while holding the reel lightly, and then string the line through the eyelet line guide.
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English ○ Do not use the tool where the nylon head may come into contact with stones, tree and other obstacles. ○ A nylon head can injure while it continues to spin after the motor is stopped. When the unit is turned off , make sure the nylon head has stopped before the unit is set down.
English OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS Continuous work This tool comes with an over-heat protection circuit that protects the electronic parts that control the rechargeable battery. In continuous trimming work, tool temperature will rise and eventually trigger the over-heat protection circuit, which will shut down the tool. If this happens, let the tool cool for a length of time.
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Fig. 27 brush holders. NOTE When replacing the carbon brush with a new one, be sure to use the Hitachi Carbon Brush Code No. 999016. Brush cap Replacing carbon brushes Take out the carbon brush by fi rst removing the brush cap and then hooking the protrusion of the carbon brush with a slotted head screw driver, etc., as shown in...
(such as disassembly and replacement of cells or other internal parts). TROUBLESHOOTING Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult your dealer or the Hitachi Authorized Service Center. Possible Symptom...
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Allow the battery to properly cool before is extremely charging. hot. The battery Disconnect the power plug and consult Charge or charger is your dealer or the Hitachi Authorized lamp faulty. Service Center. does not go off after 4 hours of charging.
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English Possible Symptom Remedy cause Tool Does not The lock To prevent accidents from incorrect operate. lever was not operation, the lock lever must be pressed when pressed while the lever is pulled back to the lever was start the motor. pulled back.