IKRA ART 4030 Manuel D'utilisation page 16

13. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
14. This device is not intended to be used by persons
(incl. children) with limited physical, sensory or
mental abilities or with a lack of experience and/or
knowledge unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or were instructed on
the proper use of the device by that person.
15. Be sure that anyone using your trimmer under-
stands the information contained in these operating
instructions. Children and youths under the age of
16 may not use the device.
16. The user is responsible for safety for all persons in
the working area of the device.
17. You must be fit to operate an electric trimmer -
rested, healthy and in good physical condition. If
you get tired while operating your trimmer, take a
break. Never work with an electric trimmer while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
18. The high-speed cutting head may catch and fling
stones and other foreign objects a great distance.
To reduce the risk of injury, ensure that bystanders
/ children and animals are at least 15 m (50 ft) away
from your own position.
Important notice - so your guarantee does not expire:
• Always keep the air-intake clean.
• Never hit the cutting head on a hard underground, oth-
erwise you will unbalance and damage the motor shaft.
5) Appropriate handling and use of battery-operated
power tools
a) Make sure that the device has been switched off
before inserting the battery. Inserting a battery into
a switched-on power tool may lead to accidents!
b) Only use charging devices recommended by the
manufacturer to charge the batteries. Charging
units are usually designed for certain types of bat-
teries; if used with other types there is a risk of fire!
c) Only use batteries designed for your power tool. The
use of other batteries may lead to injury and risk of fire!
d) Keep unused batteries clear of paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects
that may bridge the contacts. A short circuit be-
tween the battery contacts may lead to burns or fire!
e) Improper use may result in fluid leaking out of
the battery. Avoid any contact with battery fluid.
Flush with water in case of contact. If battery fluid
should get into your eyes seek medical advice
additionally. Leaking battery fluid may lead to irrita-
tions of the skin or burns!
Assembly
Attention - risk of injury! Always remove the re-
chargeable battery from the device before all work.
IInstall the protective cover (fig. 1)
• Turn the trimmer over and place it on the handle.
• Put the cover on the cutting head and guide the cutting
thread through the opening of the cover.
• Tighten the cover with both screws.
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Install additional grip (fig. 2)
• Release the locking button on the hand grip
• Slide the additional grip back onto the base plate, then
• To set the locking button, release it again.
Cutting width indicator/plant protector bar (fig. 1)
Push the plant protector bar onto the trimmer head until
you hear the connection snap in. The bar on the front of
the trimmer serves as a plant protector bar and a cutting
width indicator. The cutting blade only moves within the
dimensions of the unfolded bar. However, the trimmer
can also be operated with the bar folded up if required.
Installing the guide wheel (edge trimming)(fig. 3)
• Attach the wheel to the mount from above.
Putting the machine in operation
• Insert the charged battery in the strimmer until the
• Adopt a safe stande. Hold the trimmer in both hands.
• Press the switch-on inhibit (8) to the left or right and
• In order to switch off, release the switch (9) (Fig. 5).
Directions for set lenght adjustment and the
use of the set as edge cutter
The tube length may be adjusted to suit your height
(Fig. 6)
• To do so, turn the ribbed plastic sleeve clockwise to
Adjusting the tilting angle (Fig. 7):
• Press the button (3) - the strimmer head is disen-
Adjusting for edge trimming (Fig.8):
• Press button (11): The trimmer head may now be
Replacing the mowing string
Push the two locking devices (13) at the sides of the
cutting head, and remove the cutting head cover (12).
Remove the used thread coil and put in the new coil (14)
such that the end of the thread comes out of the outlet
(15) at the side of the cutting head (Fig. 11). Finally,
close the cover by pushing it in its seat. Both locks must
properly engage.
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the hand grip may be moved into the desired position.
interlock latches. The rechargeable battery can only
be inserted in the strimmer in one position.
Attention: When inserting the battery do not actuate
the switch-on inhibit (8) and the on/off switch (9).
Do not set the cutting device down on the ground.
actuate the switch (9). After switching on, the switch-
on inhibit (8) must no longer be held.
loosen the connection. Adjust the tube to the suitable
length and fasten the connection by turning the tapped
sleeve anti-clockwise.
gaged and can be pivoted in four positions relative
to the shaft.
turned 90°.
(Fig. 4+5)
(Fig. 6,7 and 8)
(fig. 10 + 11)