Converting From Grass Trimmer To Brushcutter; Operation - IKRA GESI 1000 Manuel D'utilisation

7. Converting from grass trimmer to
brushcutter
(Fig. 6 + 7)
Removing the string head
• Align the slot in the upper flange washer (31) with
the hole in the gear head (15). Place a holding pin
through the slot in the upper flange washer and
the hole in the gear head. Remove the cover plate.
Remove the spool (27) and trimmer head (29) from
the gear head.
• Place the holding pin through the upper flange
washer and the gear head. Using a 17 mm wrench,
turn the drive connector clockwise to remove.
• Remove the upper flange washer from the gear shaft
and retain for blade installation.
• Remove the grass trimmer guard (12).
Note: Store the string head parts together for later use.
Installing the blade
• Place the upper flange washer (31) over the gear
shaft with the hollow side towards the blade guard.
• Centre the blade on the upper flange, making sure
the blade sits flat. Install the cupped washer (50)
with the raised centre away from the blade. Install
the blade nut (51). The blade (23) turns counter clock
wise from the operator's position.
• Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper
flange washer and the hole in the gear head.
• Using a 17 mm wrench, turn the blade nut counter-
clockwise.
• Tighten nut securely.
• Install the brushcutter guard.
Converting from brushcutter to grass trimmer
removing the blade
• Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper
flange washer and the gear head. Turn the blade nut
clockwise to remove.
• Remove the cupped washer and the blade.
• Remove the upper flange washer from the gear shaft
and retain for the string head installation.
• Remove the brushcutter guard.
Note: Store the brushcutter parts together for later use.
Installing the string head
• Install the upper flange washer onto the gear shaft
with the hollow side towards the gear head.
• Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper
Flange washer and the hole in the gear head. Using
a 17 mm wrench, turn the drive connector anticlock-
wise to install. Tighten securely.
• Place the trimmer head on the drive connector.
• Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper
flange washer and the hole in the gear head. Install
the spool retainer and turn anticlockwise to tighten
securely.
• Install the grass trimmer guard.
GB | Operating Instructions

8. Operation

Starting and stopping the trimmer (Fig. 1)
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Operating the trimmer
Follow these steps to operate the trimmer. Plug the trim-
mer cord into an extension cord approved for outdoor
use. Refer to"Electrical Safety Rules" earlier in this
manual.
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Note: Keep a firm grip with both hands during operation.
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Note: To switch off the line trimmer, simply release the
trigger.
Cutting tips
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WARNING: The product may throw objects during
operation, causing injury to the operator or to by
standers. Always wear suitable eye protection,
boots, gloves and long, heavy trousers while op-
erating the product.
To start the trimmer: press the lock button (6) and
then press the switch (5). Release the lock button
once the motor has started.
To stop the trimmer: Release the switch (5).
Put the shoulder strap (20) over your shoulder op-
posite side to the unit. Adjust shoulder strap to most
comfortable length.
Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the trigger
handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Place the trimmer on the side of your body with the
motor behind and away from your body.
Press the lock button and then the trigger to start
the trimmer.
The trimmer will build up speed steadily.
Trim grass and weeds in a right-to-left motion with the
line parallel to the ground.
WARNING: After switching off, the cutting element
will continue to rotate for a few more seconds.
Maintain vigilance until the line completely stops.
Inspect and clear the area to be trimmed for any
rocks, broken glass or wire that could be thrown or
become entangled in the cutting line. Trim only when
grass or weeds are dry. Keep the cutting line parallel
to the ground.
Cut grass or weeds over 20cm tall from the top to
the bottom in small amounts. This will prevent grass
becoming wrapped around the trimmer head assem-
bly, which may result in damage due to overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the trimmer head
assembly, stop the trimmer, unplug it and remove
the grass.
Move the trimmer slowly in and out of the area you
are cutting, keeping the trimmer at the desired cutting
height. Use the tip of the line to do the cutting. Do not
force the trimmer head assembly into uncut grass.
Feed out some line after each use to prevent the line
from retracting into the cutting head.
The tip of the cutting line will wear during use; this
reduces the cutting swath. If the line is not advanced