Ikra ESN 1000, Operating Instructions Manual

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and bring the cutting head to a standstill by
pressing it against the ground. Then disconnect
plug from power supply. Check condition of cut-
ting head - look for cracks.
41. Warning ! Danger of injury by the line cutting
device. After replacing a spool or lengthening the
cutting line, be sure to bring the unit onto normal
working position before turning it on again.
42. Have a damaged cutting head replaced immedi-
ately - even if it only has superficial cracks. Never
attempt to repair a damaged cutting head.
43. Always switch off your tool and disconnect it
from the power supply before taking a break and
after finishing work. Do not forget maintenance.
(Plug disconnected!) Only carry out maintenance
and repairs described in these operating instruc-
tions. Any other work should be performed by
your dealer. Do not grease - this is unnecessary,
as this unit has been pregreased at the factory.
44. Inspect cooling air slots on the motor housing at
regular intervals for clog-ups and clean as neces-
sary.
45. Only use original spare parts.
46. Only use original cutting heads and replacement
spools. Never use metal cutting devices.
47. Clean plastic parts with a damp cloth. Do not use
aggressive cleaning chemicals.
48. Never hose down the electric tool!
49. Store tool indoors in a dry, high or locked place
and always keep out of reach of children.
Important notice - so your guarantee does not expire:
• Always keep the air-intake clean.
• Never use a longer line than the blade-retainer
allows to use.
• Only use original monofilaments with 1,6 mm ø
and original spools.
• Never press the cutting head on the ground,
when doing this you brake the turned-on motor.
• Never hit the cutting head on a hard under-
ground, otherwise you will unbalance and dam-
age the motor shaft.
5. Assembly
Mounting the protective cover (fig. 1 + 2)
1. Move the protective cover over the mounted holder
so that the screw holes are exactly aligned with each
other (Fig. 1).
2. Fix the protective cover to the holder using the 4 screws
and washers included (Fig. 2).
3. Remove the plastic cover (X) from the line cutter by
simply pulling it off. The plastic cover is only used during
transport and should protect you from injury.
How to Assemble the Handle (fig. 3 + 4)
Remove the 4 screws from the handle. Put the handle
holder onto the underside of the tube. Make sure that the
locking pin located in the handle holder is seated in one
of the 4 bores on the shaft. The 4 bores serve to variably
adjust the handle to the operator’s individually desired
position.
Put the handle onto the holder (the holes must fit exactly)
and screw it to the handle holder using the 4 screws and
nuts.
How to Assemble the Shaft (fig. 5 - 7)
1. Keep the release button (2) pressed and put the bottom
shaft (6) into the shaft coupling (1) until the release
button clicks into place in the opening (5) of the shaft
coupling (fig. 5).
2. Turn the star grip screw (3) tight clockwise before
operating the tool (fig. 6).
Note: If the upper and bottom shaft cannot be
completely put together, turn the cutting head manually
back and forth. The drive shafts inside of the shaft are
thus put into correct position and thus the shaft coupling
can click into place properly.
How to Detach the Bottom Shaft
1. Unscrew the star grip screw (3) anticlockwise.
2. Press the release button (2) into it (fig. 7).
3. Pull the bottom shaft (6) straightly out of the shaft
coupling. (fig. 5).
6. Connection of the Tool
The machines can only be operated on single phase
alternating current. They are double-insulated according
to class II VDE 0700 and CEE 20. Before taking the
machine into operation please make sure that the line
supply is in compliance with the operating voltage shown
on the output plate.
The minimum cross-section of the extension chord is
1.5 mm²
The extension chord should not exceed 40m. All
components should be designed according to the local
regulations, the IEC or EN regulations.
The tool is equipped with a cable strain relief located at
the rear of it. Connect the plug connection of the electric
lawn trimmer and the extension chord. Make a loop with
the extension chord and place it above the hook of the
strain relief (fig. 10). Thus, the plug connection is effec-
tively protected against tensile load and can also not be
cut off unintentionally.
7. Switching on / off
(fig. 9)
To operate your tool:
• Make sure you have a secure footing.
• Hold the tool firmly (with both hands).
• Stand upright - hold tool in relaxed position.
• Do not rest the cutting head on the ground.
• Push the switch lock A forward. Then push the switch
B. Once the tool has been switched on, the switch lock
A does not have to be pushed forward any longer.
• The tool is switched off when you release the switch.
8. Trimming Grass and Weeds
(fig. 10 + 11)
• Sweep lawn trimmer back and forth uniformly to cut
small patches of grass or weeds. The tool is not con-
structed and suitable for cutting large areas.
• Wherever possible, cut with left-hand side so that cut-
tings, dust and stones are thrown forwards, away from
the user.
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