Before Operation; Adjusting The Inclination Angle And Shaft Length; Connecting The Trimmer - IKRA RT 2107 D Instrucciones De Manejo

extension cord, e.g. through narrow gaps in doors or
windows.
15. Transporting the electric trimmer, e.g. carrying it to
another site: Switch of the unit, disconnect the plug.
4) Operational Precautions
1. Make sure the open side of the protection guard is
pointing away from yourself before you switch on the
trimmer.
2. Wear goggles or properly fitted safety glasses, sturdy
closed shoes with non-slip soles, gloves, snug-fitting
work clothes and ear protectors (ear plugs or ear
mufflers).
3. Always hold your trimmer firmly - make sure you
always maintain a good balance and secure footing.
4. Use particular caution while working in dense growth
areas where your view of the ground is obscured.
5. Never leave your trimmer outdoors in rain.
6. Do not cut wet grass or other growth. Never use in
rain.
7. Take special care in slippery conditions - on slopes
and uneven ground.
8. Work in a line across the slope and take special care
when turning around.
9. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps and
roots to avoid stumbling.
10. Avoid to use the trimmer in poor weather conditions,
especially if there is a risk of a thunderstorm.
11. Your electric trimmer is a high-speed, fast-cutting
power tool. The electrical connection and cutting tool
are potential sources of danger. Therefore, special
safety precautions must be observed to reduce the
risk of personal injury.
12. Have your dealer or a specialist show you how to
operate your trimmer.
13. This device is not intended to be used by persons
(incl. children) with limited physical, sensory or
mental abilities or with a lack of experience and/or
knowledge unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or were instructed on the
proper use of the device by that person.
14. Be sure that anyone using your trimmer understands
the information contained in these operating instruc-
tions. Children and youths under the age of 16 may
not use the device.
15. The user is responsible for safety for all persons in
the working area of the device.
16. You must be fit to operate an electric trimmer -
rested, healthy and in good physical condition. If you
get tired while operating your trimmer, take a break.
Never work with an electric trimmer while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
17. The high-speed cutting head may catch and fling
stones and other foreign objects a great distance.
To reduce the risk of injury, ensure that bystanders /
children and animals are at least 15 m (50 ft) away
from your own position.
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.
GB | Operating Instructions
• Only use original monofilaments with 1,4 mm ø and • Never press the cutting head on the ground, when do-
• Never hit the cutting head on a hard underground,

5. Before operation

Assembly of the protection cover (Fig. 1)
Put the protection cover on the trimmer's housing with
the location tab of the protection cover resting under the
support at the motor housing (Fig. 1). Then, firmly push
the protection cover on the trimmer's housing until the
fixture locks in place.
Attention: After assembly, the protection cover will
permanently remain mounted to the trimmer. The device
must never be operated without protection cover!
Install additional handle (Fig. 2)
Turn off the knob and remove the threaded bolt from the
included handle. Put the handle onto the tube as shown
in Fig. 2. Slide the handle to the desired position and fix
it using the threaded bolt and knob.
Cutting diameter indicator / distance holder (Fig. 13)
The bail at the front side of the trimmer serves both as a
distance holder to protect ornamental plants and indica-
tor of the cutting diameter: The trimmer cord only moves
inside the length of the bail when turned downwards.
The trimmer may, however, also be operated with the
bail turned upwards.
6. Adjusting the inclination angle and shaft
The tube length may be adjusted to suit your height.
(Fig. 4)
To do so, turn the ribbed plastic sleeve clockwise to
loosen the connection. Adjust the tube to the suitable
length and fasten the connection by turning the tapped
sleeve anti-clockwise.
Adjusting the angle of inclination:
Push down the foot-operated switch (A) to unlock the
trimmer head; the head may now be swivelled into two
further positions in relation to the shaft.
Adjustment for cutting edges (Fig. 8+9): Adjust the
angle of inclination as described above. Push the foot-
operated switch (Fig. 8) and adjust as desired (Fig. 9).
Turn the handle (Fig. 6+7): Turn the plastic sleeve clock-
wise to loosen the connection – the handle may now be
turned by 180°. Fasten the connection again by turning
the tapped sleeve anticlockwise.

7. Connecting the trimmer

The machine can only be used on single-phase AC
current. It is double-insulated in accordance with Class
GB-4
original spools.
ing this you brake the turned-on motor.
otherwise you will unbalance and damage the motor
shaft.
length
(Fig. 4,6,7,8,9)
(fig. 3)