Hitachi CG 24EC, CG 27EC, CG 24ECM, CG 27ECM Handling Instructions Manual

Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Model

CG 24EC (S) / CG 24ECM (S)
CG 27EC (S) / CG 27ECM (S)

Handling instructions

CG24ECM (S)

Note:
Before using this machine, carefully read through these HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS to ensure
effi cient, safe operation. It is recommended that these INSTRUCTIONS be kept readily available as
an important reference when using this machine.

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CG27EC(S)

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MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS

NOTE: Some units do not carry them.

Symbols

WARNING

The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter Priming pump

It is important that you read, fully understand
and observe the following safety precautions
and warnings. Careless or improper use of the
unit may cause serious or fatal injury.

Read, understand and follow all warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the unit.

Always wear eye, head and ear protectors when
using this unit.

Do not use metal/rigid blades when this sign is
shown on the unit.

Keep all children, bystandards and helpers
15 m away from the unit. If anyone approaches
you, stop the engine and cutting attachment
immediately.

Be careful of thrown objects.

Shows maximum shaft speed. Do not use the
cutting attachment whose max rpm is below the

-1

min

shaft rpm.

Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g.,
when assembling cutting equipment.

Guaranteed sound power level

Blade thrust may occur when the spinning
blade contacts a solid object in the critical area.
A dangerous reaction may occur causing the
entire unit and operator to be thrust violently.
This reaction is called blade thrust. As a result,
the operator may lose control of the unit which
may cause serious or fatal injury. Blade thrust is
more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi cult
to see the material to be cut.

Hot Surface – Contact with hot surface can
cause serious burns.

The hedge trimmer attachment cannot be used
on models with this label.

Indicate handle location. Arrows which show
limits for handle positioning.

Displacement

Spark plug

Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear.

Choke – Run position (Open) Speed of output shaft

Choke – Start position (Closed)

On/Start Fuel tank capacity

Off /Stop

Emergency stop Cutting attachment

Fuel and oil mixture

Idle speed adjustment

L

ISO22868

L

WA, Ra(M)

2000/14/EC

6

Idling speed

Idle

Max. engine output

P

Dry weight (without fuel, cutting attachment,
harness and cutting attachment guard)

Sound pressure level LpA by ISO 22868

pA, eq

Equivalent*

Measured sound power level LwA by 2000/14/
EC
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