Ikra HBTI 75 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 22

Starting with a warm motor
(The device has been switched off for less than 15-20
mins)
1. Set the device down on a hard, level surface.
2. Set on/off switch to „I".
3. Press the throttle trigger fully..
4. Hold the device firmly in place and pull the starter
cord as far as the first point of resistance. Now pull
the starter cord quickly. The device should start after
1-2 pulls. If the machine has still not started after 6
pulls then repeat steps 1-7 from the section on start-
ing a cold motor.
Switching the motor off
Emergency stop procedure:
If it should be necessary to stop the machine immediately
then move the on/off switch to „Stop" or „0"
Normal procedure:
Release the throttle trigger and wait until the motor has
run down to idle speed. The set the on/off switch to „Stop"
or „0".
Operating instructions
Practice all working techniques with the motor switched
off before using the device.
Lengthening the cutting line
Warning! Do not use any type of metal wire or plastic
sheathed metal wire in the cutting line spool. This can
lead to serious injuries to the operator.
To lengthen the cutting line, let the motor run at full throt-
tle and tap the cutting line spool on the ground. The cut-
ting line will be automatically lengthened. The blade on
the protective cover will trim the cutting line to the permit-
ted length (fig. M1).
Caution: Remove all grass and weed residue regularly
in order to avoid the shaft tube overheating. Lawn/grass/
weed residue can become entangled underneath the
protective cover (fig. M2) and this inhibits the cooling
of the shaft tube. Remove the residue carefully with a
screwdriver or similar.
Different cutting procedures
If the device is correctly assembled it cut weeds and tall
grass in places that are difficult to access, e.g. along a
fence, wall or foundation, or around trees. It can also be
used for „scything work", to remove vegetation at ground
level in order to better prepare a garden or to clear out
a defined area.
Note: Even when used carefully cutting up to founda-
tions, stone or concrete walls etc. will result in faster wear
of the cutting line than normal.
Trimming / mowing
Swing the trimmer from side to side like a scythe. Always
keep the strimming line spool parallel to the ground.
Check the area to be mowed and determined the desired
cutting height. Guide and hold the cutting line spool at the
desired height in order to achieve even cutting (fig. M3).
Low trimming
Hold the trimmer at a slight angle right in front of you
so that the underside of the cutting line spool is above
the ground and the cutting line strikes the correct cutting
point. Always cut away from yourself. Do not pull the trim-
mer towards yourself.
Cutting up to fences / foundations
When cutting approach chain-link fences, lattice fences,
stone walls and foundations slowly in order to cut close
to them but without the cutting line striking the obstacle.
If the cutting line comes into contact with stones, stone
walls or foundations for example, it will be worn out or
become frayed. If the cutting line strikes the mesh of a
fence it will break.
Trimming around trees
When trimming around tree trunks approach the tree
slowly to avoid the cutting line touching the bark. Walk
around the tree cutting from left to right as you do so. Ap-
proach the grass or weeds with the tip of the cutting line
and tilt the cutting line spool slightly forwards.
Warning: Be very careful when carrying out mowing
work. Make sure that bystanders and animals remain at
least 30 m away from you when carrying out such work.
Clearing
When clearing you cut all of the vegetation off at ground
level. To do so incline the cutting line spool at a 30 degree
angle to the right. Set the hand grip to the desired posi-
tion. Note the increased level of injury risk to the operator,
bystanders and animals as well as the risk of material
damage to property through objects (e..g stones) being
caught and ejected (Fig. M4).
Warning: Do not use the device to remove objects from
pathways etc.! The device is a powerful tool and small
stones and other objects can be thrown 15 metres and
more and can result in injuries or damage to cars, houses
and windows.
Cleaning, maintenance and ordering replace-
ment parts
Cleaning
• Keep the protective equipment, air slots and motor
housing as free of dust and dirt as possible. Wipe the
device with a clean cloth or blast it with low-pressure
compressed air.
• We recommend that you clean the device immediately
after each use.
• Clean the device regularly with a damp cloth and a little
soft soap. Do not use detergents or solvents - these
can attack the plastic parts of the device. Take care that
no water gets into the device.
Maintenance
Always switch the device off before maintenance work
and remove the connector from the spark plug.
Replacing cutting line / cutting line spool
1. Unscrew the retaining screw (fig. N1 / item G) counter-
clockwise and remove it (fig. N1/N2). If this is not pos-
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