Starting The Engine; Operating Advice - IKRA IBT 25-1 Mode D'emploi

2. ASSEMBLY OF THE CORD PROTECTION COVER
(Fig. 3+4)
1. Put the protector (B) on the shaft mounting (C).
The protection cover must lock tightly into position at the
tube. It may be required to strongly push it into position.
2. Use the included screw (E) and nut (F) to fix the pro-
tection cover (Fig. 4).
ATTENTION : Make sure that all components are
mounted and assembled correctly and all screws
properly tightened.
ATTENTION ! - Do always act in accordance with
the applicable safety instructions and apply all
required safety measures. The trimmer may
only be used to cut grass or smaller weeds. It
is explicitly forbidden to cut any other kind of
material. Do not use the trimmer as a lever to
lift, remove or crush objects; do also not fix it to
rigid holding devices. It is forbidden to mount any
devices or supplements to the trimmer's drive unit
that are not explicitly released for that purpose by
the manufacturer.
3. MOUNTING THE ATTACHMENT
Attention: Switch off the device before mounting
the attachment. DANGER OF INJURY !
Note: To facilitate mounting and dismounting the attach-
ment put the tool on the ground or a workbench.
1. Loosen the knob (A) by turning it anticlockwise (Fig.
5).
2. Hold the attachment (B) and push it straightly into the
quick-change coupling (C) until the release button (D)
engages into the corresponding hole (E) of the coupling
(Fig. 5+6).
3. Turn the knob (A) clockwise to tighten it (Fig. 7).
Attention: Before operation, the release button
must have engaged into the hole of the coupling
and the knob must have been tightened firmly!
4. Assembly of the cutting head
1. Slide the thread cutting head (bobbin case with thread
bobbin) over the guide spindle (Fig. 20 b). Make sure
that the hexagonal guide of the spindle dips exactly
into the hexagon socket of the cutting head, - if
necessary turn a little.
2. To fix the cutting head, screw the holding knob into
the spindle (Fig. 20 a), clockwise direction.
make sure that the line spool is properly seated in
the spool housing, the spring is located under the line
spool, and the line ends are led to the outside through
both eyelets.
5. Assembly of carry strap (Fig. 32)
The carry strap enables ergonomic and safe operation
of the motor brush cutter. Hook the carry strap into the
fastening eye.
Fuel and Oil
FUEL
For a maximum performance of your trimmer, use regular
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petrol (two-star, unleaded) mixed with a special 2-stroke
engine oil (40:1). Please adhere to the mixing instructions.
FUEL MIXTURE
Mix the fuel with 2-stroke oil in an approved container.
Refer to the mixing table to find the required mixture ratio
for the fuel and oil. Shake the container to properly mix
the two fluids.
(Fig. 5 - 7)

STARTING THE ENGINE

Cold start
In order not to overtax the engine when starting it, cut the
trimmer cord to 17 cm (Fig. 8).
1. Put the ignition switch in position 'I' (Fig. 9).
2. Slide the choke to position 'Start' (Fig. 10). This is not
3. Push the fuel pump (A) 8 times (Fig. 11).
4. Pull the starter rope 2-3 times (Fig. 12); to start the
5. Slide the choke to 'RUN' position (Fig. 13), slightly
6. Let the motor idle for about 10 seconds to warm up.
7. If the motor
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
Release the throttle lever. Let the engine idle. Push the
ignition switch to position "Stop". The motor will now stop.

OPERATING ADVICE

- If you are not familiar with the trimmer train the handling
- Always check the territory; solid objects as metal parts,
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ATTENTION : Do never use pure fuel without oil. This
will damage the engine and you will loose your warranty
rights. Do not use fuel mixtures that have been stored
for more than 90 days.
ATTENTION : Only use high-quality 2-stroke mixing
oil for air-cooled engines, mixture ratio 40:1.
Mixing table for fuel mixture
Petrol 2-stroke oil / 40:1
1 litre 25 ml
5 litres 125 ml
ATTENTION : If you should you use an improper
mixture ratio you will loose your warranty rights.
required in case of a warm start.
motor it is required to evenly, quickly pull the rope.
push the throttle lever (9) and pull the starter rope
again until the motor starts running. (To push the
throttle lever (6) it is necessary to first push the lock-
ing lever (8) (fig. 14).
does not start repeat the steps 1-6.
NOTE:If the engine should not start after several tries
proceed as described in the chapter 'Trouble-shooting'.
NOTE : Always pull out the starter rope straight. If you
do not pull straight the rope will chafe at the eyelet.
This chafe will cause the rope to fan out and thus to
a higher wear and tear. Always hold the starter rope
handle when the rope is pulled back. Do not let the
rope flick back when it is pulled out. This could lead to
a hook-up of the rope and/or a damage to the starter
housing.
Emergency stop: If it should be necessary to stop
the tool immediately push the "STOP" button.
of the device with the engine not running (AUS / OFF).
(Fig. 15)