Cutting Width Indicator/Plant Protector Guard; Adjusting The Inclination Angle And Shaft Length; Connecting The Trimmer; Switching On / Off - IKRA IGT 350 Manuel D'utilisation

Cutting width indicator/plant protector guard (fig. 1)
The bar (7) on the front of the strimmer serves as both
a plant protector guard and a cutting width indicator: The
cutting line only moves within the dimensions of the un-
folded bar. However, the strimmer can also be operated
with the bar folded up if required.
6. Adjusting the inclination angle and
shaft length
Adjusting the tube length (fig. 8)
Turn the plastic cover (4) clockwise to loosen it. Adjust
the tube to a suitable length and re-tighten the screw
sleeve (4) by turning anticlockwise.
Adjusting for edge trimming (fig. 9, 10 and 13)
Pull the locking mechanism (3) upwards to release (fig.
9) - the handle can now be turned by 180° (fig. 10). Then
push the locking mechanism downwards to latch it into
place again.
You can use the plant protector guard (7) as a support to
cut edges cleanly using this setting (fig. 13).

7. Connecting the trimmer

The machine can only be used on single-phase AC
current. It is double-insulated in accordance with Class
II VDE 0700 and EEC 20. Before using the trimmer, en-
sure that the mains voltage is the same as the operating
voltage shown on the rating plate.
Wires of extension cord must have the following mini-
mum cross sectional area:
1,5 mm
• Connect trimmer's plug to extension cord coupling.
• Make a loop in the extension cord, push it through the
opening in the handle and hook over the lug (strain
relief).
• After finishing work, unhook loop from lug and pull it
out of the handle.

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
cuttings, dust and stones are thrown forwards, away
from the user.
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(fig. 11)
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(fig. 11)
(fig. 12)
• Ideal working conditions are achieved if the trimmer is
tilted to the left at an angle approx. of 30°.

10. Adjusting nylon line

Check the nylon line regularly if it is damaged or if it still
has the correct length.
When cutting performance deteriorates: Hold the run-
ning trimmer above a patch of grass. Tap the cutting
head on the ground. Note the fresh line will be advanced
only if lines are still at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) long. If the
lines are shorter: Switch off the trimmer, disconnect plug
from power supply. Press in the spool and pull end of
lines firmly outwards). If end of lines are not visible - see

(replacement of spool).

Your trimmer has a thread cutting blade that continu-
ously cuts the thread down to the appropriate length.
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. 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 1 at the sides of the cutting head, and
remove the cutting head cover 2 (fig. 16). Remove the
used thread coil and put in the new coil 3 such, that one
end of the thread 5 comes out of each outlet at the sides
of the cutting head (fig. 17). Please take care that the
spring 4 is properly seated under the thread coil. Finally,
close the cover by pushing it in its seat. Both locks must
properly engage.

12. 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
station 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.

13. 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.
14. Repair service
Repairs to electric power tools should only be carried out
by specialist electrical personnel.
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(fig. 14 and 15)
(fig. 16 and 17)