IKRA ITHS 500 Manuel D'utilisation page 28

Operation pole hedge trimmer
WARNING: Read and understand this owner's
manual before operating Pole Trimmer. Make cer-
tain you read and understand all Safety Warnings
of this manual. Improper use of this Pole Trimmer
can result in severe injury or death from fire, electric
shock, or body contact with moving parts.
Pivoting the Power Head
Disconnect the pole trimmer from the power supply.
The Pole Trimmer is equipped with a power head that
pivots. The power head has a spring-loaded button that
allows it to be locked into several different positions
within its 120-degree rotation. Before connecting the Pole
Trimmer to the electrical supply, make sure the power
head is locked into position. Do this by trying to rotate the
power head in either direction. The power head should
be locked in position and should not rotate. To pivot the
power head, follow the instructions below.
1. Push the round button (3) located on the side of the
pivot bracket. The button is spring-loaded, so you will
feel some resistance when pulling it out.
2. Grasp the power head motor housing and rotate the
power head to either of the 5 positions (-30° / 0° /
30° / 60° / 90°).
-30°
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3. Release the round button (3).
It should snap back into its seated position. If it does not,
rotate the power head back and forth slightly until the but-
ton snaps back into its seated position. The power head
is now locked into position and ready for use.
WARNING: To guard against injury observe the
following:
• Read instruction manual before using, save instruc-
tion manual.
• Keep hands away from blade.
• Keep hands on handles. Don't overreach.
• A good, firm grip on the Pole Trimmer with both hands
will help you maintain control. Don't let go. Grip the
rear handle with your right hand whether you are right
or left handed. Wrap the fingers of your left hand over
and around the front handle.
Adjusting telescoping pole
Rotate the collar (4) counter clockwise ( ) to loosen.
Push poles towards (5) each other to shorten the pole or
pull away from each to lengthen the pole.
Note: Extend the pole only to the length required to reach
the cut hedges or shrubs.
0°
When the desired length is achieved, rotate the collar (4)
clockwise ( ) to secure.
Power connection
The machine can only be connected to a singlephase a.c.
current connection.The machine is protectively insulated
in accordance with classification II of VDE 0740. Before
30°
using the machine ensure that the mains current agrees
with the operating voltage data on the machine's identi-
fication plate.
60°
Power circuit breaker
We recommend to operate the pole trimmer in connec-
tion with a residual current operated device with a maxi-
90°
mum breaking current of 30mA.
Connecting Extension Cord
The Pole Trimmer has a built-in extension cord retainer
to prevent the accidental disconnection of the unit from
the extension cord during use. It is molded into the lower
hand guard area of the trigger housing.
1. Make sure the trigger lever is in the OFF position
2. Plug the power cord into the extension cord.
3. Create a loop in the extension cord and insert the
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Disconnect the pole trimmer from the power
supply.
loop through the bottom of the handle. Pull the loop
tight around the molded cord hook (13).
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