Mode Of Operation; Working Techniques - IKRA IPM 33 TL Manuel D'utilisation

provisions for the disposal of waste materials
after sawing.
- Scrupulously comply with local regulations and
provisions for the disposal of oils, petrol, dam-
aged parts or any elements which have a strong
impact on the environment.
Adjusting the carry strap
3
The design and type of carry strap may vary.
• Put on the shoulder strap (1).
• Adjust the length of the belt so that the spring hook (2)
is roughly a hand's width below your right hip.
PLEASE NOTE: This carry strap has a safety device
allowing you to immediately disconnect the strap from the
machine in an emergency. To do so, pull forcefully on the
red pull tab (3) on the strap. This disconnects the strap
from the holding fixture immediately.
NOTE: Never start the motor with the carry strap
attached to the machine!

Mode of Operation

WARNING! When working, the machine must
always be firmly held in both hands, keeping the
power unit on the right of the body and the cutting
group below the line of the belt.
WARNING! Stop the engine immediately if the
blade stops during sawing. Always beware of a
kickback, which could occur if a blade encounters
a solid object (logs, roots, branches, stones, etc.).
Do not touch the ground with the blade. Kickbacks
cause blade recoils that are difficult to control, so as
to cause loss of control of the machine, compromise
operator safety and cause damage to the machine
itself.
Before tackling a mowing job for the first time it is advis-
able to gain the necessary familiarity with the machine
and the most suitable cutting techniques, finding out
how to wear the webbing correctly, firmly gripping the
machine and making the movements required by the job.
• Choosing the cutting device
Choose the most suitable cutting device for the job to be
done, according to these general indications:
- the 3-point blade is suitable for cutting brushwood
and small shrubs up to 2 cm in diameter;
- the cutting line head can eliminate tall grass and
non-woody vegetation near fences, walls, foundations,
pavements, around trees, etc. or to completely clean a
particular area of the garden;

Working Techniques

a) 3-point blade
Start cutting above the under growth and then move
down with the scything blade so as to cut the brush into
small pieces.
b) Cutting line head
WARNING! Use ONLY nylon lines. The use of
metal lines, plasticised metal lines and/or lines not
suitable for the head can cause serious injuries and
wounds.
During use it is advisable to stop the engine periodically
and remove the weeds wound round the machine, so
as to prevent the drive tube from overheating due to the
grass caught under the guard. Remove the caught-up
grass with a screwdriver to allow the rod to be properly
cooled.
WARNING! Do not use the machine for sweep-
ing, tilting the cutting line head. The power of the
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