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(2) Use the supplied hex. bar wrench 4 mm to alternately
tighten the two M6 × 25 hex. socket button bolts until
they are properly tightened.
To ensure the parts are attached securely, tighten the
bolts at least twice (repeating the following sequence).
Gradually increase the tightening torque each time to
ensure the bolts are tightened uniformly.
With two bolts:
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CAUTION
○ Take care to avoid cutting yourself on the knife inside the
guard.
○ Install the guard properly and securely as instructed in
the handling instructions.
If not attached properly or securely, they may come off
and cause injury.
○ Check before use to confi rm that the guard is neither
damaged nor deformed.
4. Installing the shoulder belt
WARNING
○ Be sure to attach the shoulder belt so that the grass
trimmer can be carried correctly.
○ If you get the feeling the tool is not operating normally,
turn off the motor immediately, remove the quick-release
bracket of the shoulder belt and remove the tool.
CAUTION
○ If you do not support the tool when you pull the quick-
release belt, it may fall causing injury or damage.
Hold the main pipe with one hand while you pull with the
other hand.
○ Make sure the quick-release function operates normally
before you start working.
○ Before attaching, check to confi rm that the belt is not cut,
frayed, or damaged.
○ Check to confi rm that the hook and hanger are neither
deformed nor damaged.
○ Once attached, press down on the main unit to confi rm
that the hook does not detach easily and that the
shoulder belt is not loose.
○ Check to confi rm that the quick release function operates
as it should.
(1) Place the shoulder belt on the shoulder as shown in
Fig. 8 and engage it with the hanger on the tool. Adjust
the shoulder belt to suitable length.
(2) To remove the tool from the shoulder belt, support the
tool by holding the main pipe with one hand and use
the other hand to pull the quick-release belt as shown in
Fig. 9 to free it from the bracket.
(3) To strap on the tool, insert the bracket in the hook and
insert the quick-release bracket over the hook and into
the wide opening of the bracket. (Fig. 10)
Gently pull the shoulder belt to make sure that it is
properly attached.
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NYLON HEAD
Installation of semi-auto nylon head
1. Function
Automatically feeds more nylon cutting line when it is
tapped.
Specifi cations
Type of
Code No.
attaching
screw
Female
335234
screw
Applicable nylon cord
Cord diameter: Fig. 11-a
Length: 4 m
CAUTION
○ The case must be securely attached to the cover.
○ Check the cover, case and other components for cracks
or other damage.
○ Check the case and button for wear.
If the wear limit mark on the case is no longer visible or
there is a hole in the bottom of the button, change the
new parts immediately. (Fig. 11-b)
○ The nylon head must be securely mounted to the
threaded fastener of the gear case.
○ For outstanding performance and reliability, always
use HiKOKI 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 HiKOKI dealer if you
need assistance.
2. Installation (Fig. 12)
(1) Insert into the gear case so that the 25 mm diameter boss
on the cutter holder engages with the nylon head. Make
sure the protrusions and indentations on the spindle and
hole engage.
(2) Lock the spindle in place to keep it from rotating when
mounting the nylon head. To do so, insert the 4 mm hex
bar wrench into the gear case hole and one of the four
cutter holder holes.
(3) Screw the nylon head directly to the threaded fastener of
the gear case.
The mounting nut of nylon head is left-hand-threaded.
Turn clockwise to loosen/ counterclockwise to tighten.
CAUTION
Install the nylon head properly and securely as instructed
in the handling instructions.
If not attached properly or securely, it may come off and
cause injury.
3. Adjustment of line length
Rotate and tap the nylon head on the ground. Nylon line
is drawn out abt, 30 mm by one tapping. (Fig. 13)
Also, you can extend nylon line with hands. This time the
motor must be completely stopped.
Confi rm the line extends in 30 mm increments by
"tapping" and "releasing" the bottom button while pulling
the line ends of the nylon head. (Fig. 14)
○ Appropriate Length of Nylon Line
The appropriate length of the line when the tool is in use
is 90–110 mm. Extend the line to the appropriate length.
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Size of
Direction of rotation
attaching
screw
M10×
Counterclockwise
P1.25-LH