Switching On / Off; Trimming Grass And Weeds; Extending The Cutting Line Automatically; Extending The Cutting Line Manually - IKRA IGT 500 Manuel D'utilisation

8. Switching on / off

To operate your grass trimmer:
• Make sure you have a secure footing.
• Hold the trimmer firmly (with both hands).
• Stand upright - hold trimmer in relaxed position.
• Do not rest the cutting head on the ground.
• Squeeze the switch (1).
• The trimmer is switched off when you release the
switch (1).

9. Trimming grass and weeds

• Sweep trimmer back and forth uniformly to cut small
patches of grass or weeds. The trimmer is not con-
structed and suitable for cutting large areas.
• Wherever possible, cut with left-hand side so that
cut-tings, dust and stones are thrown forwards, away
from the user.
• Ideal working conditions are achieved if the trimmer is
tilted to the left at an angle approx. of 30°.

10. Extending the cutting line automatically

The cutting line (11) is extended a little each time the
strimmer is switched off. When it is switched back on,
the line is audibly cut off to the correct length using the
cutting blade on the protective cover. The motor now
rotates at full speed.
If you do not hear the line being cut off, it was not fed far
enough. To extend the line further, the strimmer must be
stopped completely and then started again to obtain the
maximum motor speed. If necessary, repeat the process
multiple times until the line is audibly cut off to the correct
length. (Do not repeat this process more than 4 times).
Note: Clean the thread cutting blade from grass re-
mainders in order to guarantee an unaffected cutting
performance.
Attention: Danger of injury through the cutting blade!

11. Extending the cutting line manually

The cutting line (11) can be extended manually if required.
To do this, push the centrifugal force locking mechanism
(17) and pull one line until it reaches the cutting blade.
Then pull the second line out to the correct length. The
centrifugal force locking mechanism (17) no longer has
to be pushed to do this.
If the cutting line has been pulled out too far, push the
locking mechanisms (13) on the cutting head cover (12)
and remove it. Then push the line spool (14) downwards
and rotate in an anticlockwise direction to adjust the line
to the required length. Then place the cutting head cover
(12) back on. Both locking mechanisms (13) must latch
in correctly.

12. Replacement of spool

First, switch off and unplug the device. Wait until the
nylon thread has come to a halt. Then 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 one end
of the thread 15 comes out of each outlet at the sides of
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(fig. 11)
(fig. 12)
(fig. 14)
the cutting head. Finally, close the cover by pushing it in
its seat. Both locks must properly engage.
Note: We recommend replacing the line spool com-
pletely.

13. Trouble shooting

• Trimmer does not work: Check power supply (e.g.
by testing on another socket or by means of a voltage
tester). Should it still not work, although the socket is
o.k., send it undismantled to an authorised service sta-
tion for repair.
• Cutting line disappears into spool: Remove spool,
pull end of line through the metal outlet and reinsert
spool. In case nylon line is used up insert a new spool
with line.
Do not make any other repairs on your own; have your
trimmer checked and repaired by an authorised dealer.

14. Storing

• Clean the unit thoroughly, especially the cooling air
slots on the motor housing.
• Do not use water to clean the device.
• Store trimmer indoors in a dry, high or locked place
and keep out of reach of children.
15. Repair service
Repairs to electric power tools should only be carried out
by specialist electrical personnel.
16. Waste disposal and environmental protec-
tion
If your device should become useless somewhere in the
future or you do not need it any longer, do not dispose
of the device together with your domestic refuse, but
dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.
Please dispose of the device itself at an according col-
lecting/recycling point. By doing so, plastic and metal
parts can be separated and recycled. Information con-
cerning the disposal of materials and devices are avail-
able from your local administration.

17. Spare parts

Please contact our service department if you need ac-
cessories or spare parts.
When working with this machine, do not use spare parts
other than those recommended by us. Using spare parts
not recommend by us can result in serious injuries to per-
sons or damage to the machine.
The following information should be provided when
ordering spare parts:
• Type of machine
• Item number of the machine
Replacement spool DEA
GB-5
#11022190