Blade; Service - IKRA Mogatec GM-ES 1000 Gartenmeister Mode D'emploi

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
occasionally, it will wear down to the eyelet. When the
trimmer stops, the line tends to relax and may retract
into the trimmer head assembly. Should this occur,
unplug the trimmer, remove the spool, refeed the line
through the eyelets and reassemble the spool.
• Avoid hitting objects with the line, such as chain-link
fences or concrete, as this causes rapid wear.
• Never drag the trimmer head assembly on the ground
while trimming.
Advancing the cutting line
Follow these steps to advance the cutting line automa-
tically:
• Tap the bump knob lightly on the ground while the
motor is running. Do not hold the bump knob on the
ground.
Note: The line cutting off blade on the safety guard will
cut the line to the proper length.
Note: To help prevent line tangle, tap only once to
lengthen the line. If additional line is required, wait a few
seconds before retapping the bump knob. Keep the line
length at or near full cutting diameter.
Operating the brushcutter
Hold the brushcutter with the right hand on the trigger
handle and the left hand on the left handle. Keep a firm
grip with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter
should be held at a comfortable position with the trigger
handle about hip height. Maintain your grip and balance
on both feet. Position yourself so that you will not be
drawn off balance by the kick-back reaction of the cutting
blade. Adjust the shoulder strap to position the brushcut-
ter at a comfortable operating position and to ensure that
the shoulder strap will reduce the risk of operator contact
with the blade. Exercise extreme caution when using the
blade with this unit. Blade thrust is the reaction which
may occur when the spinning blade contacts anything it
cannot cut. This contact may cause the blade to stop for
an instant, and suddenly "thrust"the unit away from the
object that was hit. This reaction can be violent enough
to cause the operator to lose control of the unit. Blade
thrust may occur without warning if the blade snags,
stalls or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas whe-
re it is difficult to see the material being cut. For cutting
ease and safety, approach the weeds being cut from the
right to the left. In the event that an unexpected object
or woody stock is encountered, this could minimise the
blade thrust reaction.

9. Blade

The blade is suited only for pulpy weeds and vines. When
the blade becomes dull, it can be turned over to extend
the life of the blade. Do not sharpen the blade.
WARNING: Extreme care must be taken when using
blades to ensure safe operation. Read the safety
information for safe operation using the blade, refer
to"Specific Safety Rules for Brushcutter and Blade
Use" earlier in this manual.
• Always hold brushcutter with both hands when ope-
rating. Use a firm grip on both handles.
• Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position
yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by
the kick-back reaction of the cutting blade.
• Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects
such as glass, stones, concrete, fencing, wire, wood,
metal, etc.
• Never use blades near footpaths, fencing, posts,
buildings or other immovable objects.
• Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without
first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any da-
mage is detected.
• The unit is used as a scythe, cutting from the right to
the left in a broad sweeping action from side to side.

10. Service

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and
should be performed only by a qualified service techni-
cian. For service we suggest you return the product to
your AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE for repair. When
servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
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