Converting From Grass Trimmer To Brushcutter; Operation - IKRA Mogatec GM-ES 1000 Gartenmeister Mode D'emploi

2. Adjust the sencond handle.
3. Locking the Quick Open Button (56) by turning it as
Fig.5 shown.
Note: During operation, periodically check the Quick
Open Button (56) and tighten as necessary.
Attaching the guard (Fig. 6 + 7)
Follow these steps to attach the guard:
1. Attach the guard (43) to the gear head (44).
2. Install three screws (29) from the top of guard (43)
through the gear head (44).
Attachment the safety guard (Fig. 6 + 7)
Follow these steps to attach the brush cutter guard:
1. Attach the blade guard (31) to the mounting bracket
(46).
2. Install two screws (47) from the top of the mounting
bracket through the blade guard and into the threaded
mounting plates (30).
3. Attach the trimmer guard (32) to the blade guard (31).
7. Converting from grass trimmer to
brushcutter
(Fig. 4 + 5)
Removing the string head
• Align the slot in the upper flange washer with the hole
in the gear head (43). 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 (38) and trimmer head (42) 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.
Note: Store the string head parts together for later use.
Installing the blade
• Place the upper flange washer 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 (76) with
the raised centre away from the blade. Install the bla-
de nut (77). The blade (78) 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.

8. Operation

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 opera-
ting the product.
Starting and stopping the trimmer (Fig. 1)
• To start the trimmer: press the lock button (16) and
then press the trigger (13). Release the lock button
once the motor has started.
• To stop the trimmer: Release the trigger.
Operating the trimmer
Follow these steps to operate the trimmer. Plug the
trimmer cord into an extension cord approved for out-
door use. Refer to"Electrical Safety Rules" earlier in this
manual.
• Put the shoulder strap (3) over your shoulder oppo-
site 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.
Note: Keep a firm grip with both hands during operation.
• 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.
Note: To switch off the line trimmer, simply release the
trigger.
WARNING: After switching off, the cutting element
will continue to rotate for a few more seconds. Main-
tain vigilance until the line completely stops.
Cutting tips
• Inspect and clear the area to be trimmed for any
rocks, broken glass or wire that could be thrown or
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