Hitachi CG 40EAF (LP) Instruction manual

[ SAME FEATURES AS THE CONVENTIONAL MODELS ]
Adopts a backpack made of resin
Adopt a soft belt (strap)
PRODUCT NAME
Hitachi Engine Brushcutter
Models CG 40EAF (LP), CG 40EBF (L)
The engine brushcutters (backpack type) for Europe and Asia are restyled.
The specifications for Europe adopt a backpack frame popular in Asia that is made of resin.
Moreover, Asian specifications are set by increasing engine displacement to a much higher level.
With the new Models CG 40EAF (LP) and CG 40EBF (L), we aim to enhance the market share of the Hitachi
engine brushcutter (backpack type) series.
Dec. 2009
Cutting grass:
• Cutting the grass in fields.
• Cutting the undergrowth in orchards.
• Cutting the weeds along roads.
• Cutting other general kinds of grass.
MARKETING OBJECTIVE
APPLICATIONS
SELLING POINTS
Sales Division
SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR IMPROVEMENT.
C
CG 40EBF (L)

REMARK:
• For more information about HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, visit our website at:
http://www.hitachi-koki.com/manual_view_export/
• Throughout this TECHNICAL DATA AND SERVICE MANUAL, a symbol(s) is(are) used in the place of
company name(s) and model name(s) of our competitor(s). The symbol(s) utilized here is(are) as follows:
Competitors
Symbols Utilized
Company Name Model Name
A HUSQVARNA 142 RB
B KAAZ VRS 400

CONTENTS
Page
SELLING POINTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
COMPARISON WITH SIMILAR PRODUCTS--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
PRECAUTIONS ON SALES PROMOTION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
1. Safety Instructions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

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Adopts a backpack made of resin
Thanks to a plastic frame ergonomically designed to accommodate the profile of the user's back, the user
can use the brushcutter without any concern about wearing the backpack.
Adopts a soft belt (strap)
Shoulder-fit soft straps and a chest belt prevent the backpack from sliding away from the user's shoulders
during cutting operation.
SELLING POINTS
Backrest profile
Soft belt
Plastic frame Chest belt

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Model CG 40EAF (LP) CG 40EBF (L)
Destination Europe Asia
Engine type 2-cycle, air-cooled gasoline engine
Engine displacement 39.8 cm3
Cylinder size
(inner diameter x stroke) ĭ39.8 x 32 mm
Applicable fuel Gasoline-oil mixture
Gasoline-oil ratio 25 (gasoline): 1 (2-cycle motor oil)
Fuel tank capacity 1,000 r50 cm31,200 r50 cm3
Max. power output 1.20 kW (1.65 PS) / 7,500 min-1 1.30 kW (1.78 PS) / 7,500 min-1
Idling speed 2,750 r250 min-1
Startup Recoil starter type
Ignition Fly-wheel magnet type
Ignition plug NGK BPMR6A
Carburetor Diaphragm (with primer pump) Float
Stopping Sliding switch
Throttle lever Trigger type (Interlocked) Stationary type (L-shaped)
Carrying Carrying on both shoulders with shoulder straps
Handle Loop handle
Cutter blades 3 blades (ĭ255) 2 blades (ĭ305)
Blade rotation Counterclockwise when viewed from the top
Power transmission Via automatic centrifugal clutch
Backpack
(L x W x H) 394 x 326 x 430 (mm) 383 x 326 x 430 (mm)
Dimensio
ns Handle shaft
(full length) 2,381 mm 2,075 mm
Dry weight 10.7 kg 9.6 kg
Front 0.6 m/s21.0 m/s2
Idling
Rear 0.3 m/s20.5 m/s2
Front 6.7 m/s27.5 m/s2
Vibration
level
(ISO
7916) Racing
Rear 4.0 m/s27.0 m/s2
Noise level (2000/14/EC) 112 dB(A) 112 dB(A)
Accessories
Tool bag, Allen wrench (4), spanner (8 x 10), box wrench (17 x 19) with
plus, locking device (split pins), cord press (3 for EAF; 2 for EBF), safety
goggles (EAF only), fuel-mixing can (EBF only), cutter blade cover (EAF
only), cover guard (EAF only), Instruction manual (A5)
SPECIFICATIONS

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(Superior specifications: )
Maker HITACHI HITACHI
Model CG 40EAF (LP) ACG 40EBF (L) B
Engine
displacement cm339.8 41.5 39.8 42.7
Max. power output kW 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.27
Secondary exhaust
regulation ʊConformed Not conformed Not conformed Not conformed
Fuel tank capacity cm31,000 1,000 1,200 1,300
Carburetor ʊDiaphragm type Diaphragm type Float type Float type
Backpack
(full length) mm 394 ʊ383 350
Backpack
(full width) mm 326 ʊ326 330
Backpack
(full height) mm 430 ʊ430 430
Major dimensions
Handle shaft
(full length) mm 2,381 ʊ2,075 2,320
Dry Weight kg 10.7 11.5 9.6 10.5
COMPARISONS WITH SIMILAR PRODUCTS

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1.Safety Instructions
In the interest of promoting the safest and most efficient use of the Models CG 40EAF (LP) and CG 40EBF
(L) Engine Brushcutters by all of our customers, it is very important that when concluding a sale that the
salesperson carefully ensure that the buyer seriously recognizes the importance of the Handling
Instructions, and fully understands the precautions listed on the Caution Plate attached to each tool.
Salespersons should instruct customers to read the instruction manual for how to handle, maintain, inspect
and store the tool. In particular, instruct customers to periodically check the product. The persons in charge
of sales should take all possible measures to assure the expendible supply system and the repairing
system.
A. Handling Instructions
Although every effort is made in each step of design, manufacture, and inspection to provide protection
against safety hazards, the dangers inherent in the use of any power tool cannot be completely eliminated.
Accordingly, the Handling Instructions list general precautions and suggestions on the use of gas-powered
tools, and specific precautions and suggestions on the use of backpack engine brushcutters to enhance the
safe, efficient use of the tool by customers. Salespersons must be thoroughly familiar with the Handling
Instructions in order to offer appropriate guidance to the customer during sales promotion activities.
B. Caution Plate
The CG 40EAF (LP) and CG 40EBF (L) units are each provided with a Caution Plate (illustrated below) that
lists basic safety precautions on use of these tools. Carefully ensure that the customer fully understands
and follows these precautions before using the tool.
PRECAUTIONS ON SALES PROMOTION

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C. Specific Instructions for Customers
(1) Proper startup and stopping procedures
Instruct the user to always perform the proper startup and stopping procedures. In particular, explain the
difference in startup procedure between "when the engine is cold" and "when the engine is warm," and
about setting the throttle lever to the Idling position to start the engine.
(2) Proper fuel mixture
The engine brushcutter comes equipped with a 2-cycle gasoline engine. Instruct the user to always
use the proper fuel mixture of 25 parts of gasoline to 1 part of 2-cycle motor oil. Also instruct the user to
only prepare the required amount of fuel mixture, since it is apt to quickly deteriorate and cannot be
stored for a long time.
(3) Proper storage
When the engine brushcutter is to be stored for a long time without being operated, instruct the user to
always empty the fuel tank by idling the engine until it stops, thereby burning up all fuel in the carburetor.
Any residual gasoline left in the carburetor will evaporate over time and the oil component will clog the
fuel line. In extreme cases, the engine may not start when used the next time.
(4) Exclusive use of genuine cutter blades
Instruct the user to only use genuine cutter blades supplied by Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.. The use of other
blades may not only reduce brushcutter service life, but could also cause unexpected accidents.
For repair (disassembly and assembly), refer to the parts list in the instruction manual supplied with
the product.