Operation - IKRA BF 43 Mode D'emploi

• Find the hole in the drive plate, align with the notch un-
derneath and lock with the locking pin supplied (31) to
enable the nut (27) now to be tightened
Attention: Left-hand thread (fig. 6e)
• Slide the safety split pin (20) through the hole in the
drive shaft and bend the legs around the shaft as
shown in fig. 6f.
1.5 Fitting the protective cover for the trimming line
Attention: When working with the trimming line the
protective cover for the trimming line must also be in-
stalled.
• Place the protective cover for the trimming line on the
blade guard (fig. 7a).
• Fasten the protective cover for the trimming line in
place with the screws for the protective cover (fig. 7b).
1.6 Fitting/replacing the cutting line spool
The fitting of the cutting line spool is shown in fig. 7c.
Removal is carried out in reverse order.
Find the hole in the drive plate, align with the notch un-
derneath and lock with the locking pin supplied (31) and
screw the cutting line spool onto the thread.
Attention: Left-hand thread (fig. 7c)
2 Setting the cutting height
• Put on the carry strap as shown in fig. 8a-8c.
• Hook the device onto the carry strap (fig. 8d).
• Set the optimum working and cutting position with the
various strap adjustments (fig. 8e).
• Then to determine the optimum carry strap length,
carry out a few swinging movements without starting
the motor (fig. 9a).
The carry strap is equipped with a quick opening mecha-
nism. If it is necessary to set the device down quickly
then pull on the red part of the strap (fig. 8f).
Attention: Always use the carry strap when using the
device. Attach the strap as soon as you have started the
motor and it is running at idle. Switch the motor off before
you take off the carry strap.
Before each time you start the device check:
• The fuel system is not leaking.
• The safety equipment and protective equipment
• are complete and in good working order.
• All screwed connections are firmly seated.
• Ease of movement in all moving parts.
3 Fuel and oil
Recommended fuels
Use only a mix of lead-free petrol and special 2-stroke
engine oil. Mix the fuel mixture in accordance with the
fuel mixing table.
Attention: Do not use any fuel mixture that has been
stored for more than 90 days.
Attention: Do not use any 2-stroke oil that recommends
a mix ratio of 100:1. The manufacturer's guarantee is
void in the case of engine damage caused by insufficient
lubrication.
Attention: Only containers that are intended for and ap-
proved for transporting and storing fuel should be used for
these purposes. Always put the correct quantities of petrol
and 2-stroke oil in the mixing bottle provided (see scale
printed on the side). Then shake the container well.
4 Fuel mixing table
Mixing ratio: 40 parts petrol to 1 part oil
Petrol
1 litre
5 litre

Operation

Please observe the legal regulations for noise protection
- these can vary from region to region.
1 Starting with a cold motor
Fill the tank with a reasonable quantity of
petrol/oil mix. See also fuel and oil.
1. Set the device down on a hard, level surface.
2. Set choke lever (fig. 1/ item 5) to „ " .
3. Press fuel pump primer (fig. 1/ item 7) 10x.
4. Switch on/off switch (fig. 1/ item 9) to „I".
5. Lock throttle trigger. To do so actuate the throttle trig-
ger lock (fig. 1/ item 12) and then the throttle trigger
(fig. 1/item 11) and lock the throttle trigger by simulta-
neously pressing the locking mechanism (fig. 1 / item
10).
6. Hold the device firmly in place and pull the starter
cord (fig. 1 / item 4) as far as the first point of resist-
ance. Now pull the starter cord quickly 4x. The device
should start.
Attention: Do not let the starter cord fly back. This can
lead to damage.
7. If the motor has started immediately set the choke
lever to „ " and let the device warm up for approx. 3
secs.
Attention: The cutting tool starts to work as soon as
the motor starts if the throttle trigger is locked.
Then unlock the throttle trigger by simply actuating
(the motor drops back to idle).
8. If the motor does not start then repeat steps 6-7.
Note: If the motor does not start after several attempts
then read the section „Troubleshooting on the motor".
Note: Always pull the starter cord straight out. If it is
pulled at an angle then this causes friction at the eye.
This friction frays the cord and it wears out faster. Always
hold on to the starter handle when the cord is winding
back in. Never let the cord spring back from its extended
condition.
2 Starting with a warm motor
(The device has been switched off for less than 15-20
mins)
1. Set the device down on a hard, level surface.
2. Set on/off switch to „I".
3. Lock throttle trigger (as per „Starting with a cold motor").
4. Hold the device firmly in place and pull the starter
cord as far as the first point of resistance. Now pull
the starter cord quickly. The device should start after
1-2 pulls. If the machine has still not started after 6
pulls then repeat steps 1-7 from the section on start-
ing a cold motor.
GB-6
2-stroke oil
25 ml
125 ml