Before Use; Instructions Foruse Of The Equipment; Adjusting The Turning Handle; Maintenance - Ikra HSE 6055-20 D Gebrauchsanweisung

- In line with agricultural Trade Association Regula-
tions only persons over the age of 17 may work
on their own with electric hedge trimmers. Use is
permitted for persons over 16 years if the work is
carried out under the supervision of adults.
- Equipment which will be used in different outside
locations should be connected via residual current
- operated current breakers.
- For initial use of the hedge trimmer we would rec-
ommend that in addition to reading the operating
instructions, you also seek a practical demonstra-
tion from an expert.
- Always ensure that all protective devices and
handles are properly fitted. Never attempt to use
an incomplete machine.
- Never try to use an incomplete tool or a tool that
has been modified in a way that has not been ap-
proved.
- Familiarize yourself with the working area and pay
attention to possible dangers which you might not
be able to hear due to the noise of the machine.
- Avoid to use the hedge-trimmer in poor weather
conditions, especially if there is a risk of a thun-
derstorm.

Before use

Assembly of the protection shield (Fig. 2)
Slide the included protection shield (2) over the blade rail
and fix it from both sides at the housing using 1 screw on
each side as shown in Fig. 2.
Power connection
The machine can only be connected to a single-phase
a.c. current connection. The machine is protectively in-
sulated in accordance with classification II of VDE 0740.
Before using the machine ensure that the mains current
agrees with the operating voltage data on the machine's
identification plate.
Power Circuit Breaker:
Machines which will be used in different outside
locations must be connected to a Power Circuit
Breaker.
Securing the power supply cable (Fig. 3)
Use only extension cords that are approved for out-door
use and are not lighter than rubber-sheathed cables
of type H07 RN-F according to DIN/VDE 0282 with a
diameter of at least 1.5 sq. mm. They cords must be
splash-proof.
Put the coupling of the extension flex onto the shears'
plug. For strain relief, stick a loop of the extension flex
through the opening in the handle and put it onto the
strain relief hook.
Extension flexes with a length of more than 30m reduce
the machine's output.
Instructions for use of the equipment
Do not use the trimmer in rain or for cutting wet
hedges!
Check the hedge trimmer flex and its connections be-
fore each and every use for visible signs of damage
(disconnect the power plug)! Do not use a faulty flex.
Gloves:
Protective gloves must be worn when using the
hedge trimmer.
Switching the hedge shears on/off
When switching the hedge shears on take a safe stand.
These hedge shears have a two-hand safety switch. To
switch the hedge shears on the bar switch in the handle
(A) and the grip switch of the bow-type handle (B) must
be pushed down. To switch the device off let go of both
switches. The motor already stops if one of the two
switches is released.
The breaking mechanism causes the blade to stop within
0.5 sec. The sparks (flashes) developing from this in the
area of the upper ventilation slots are normal and harm-
less for the device.

Adjusting the turning handle

To facilitate your work the hedgetrimmer are equipped
with a turning rear handle that can be set in 5 different
positions [ right (45°/90°), left (45°/90°) and normal ]. The
purpose of this mechanism is that especially for cutting
in vertical direction the hedge shears can be held in their
ergonomically most favourable position whereby an early
fatigue of the user is avoided.
Please proceed as follows to change the position of the
handle:
Release switch (A). Pull back the locking pin (C). The
handle is now unlocked and can be turned to the desired
position. In the desired end position, the pin locks back
into place and securing the handle and avoiding an ac-
cidental change of the position.
Please bear in mind that the locking pin (C) can only be
pulled back when the switch (A) is not activated (held
down). Make sure that the locking pin locks into place
again after repositioning the turning handle. Only then the
switch can be activated anew.

Maintenance

Always disconnect the plug from the power socket
before commencing any work on the machine.
Important: Always clean and oil the blades after pro-
longed use of the hedge trimmer. This will greatly affect
the life of the equipment. Damaged cutting units must be
properly repaired immediately. Clean the shearing blades
with a dry cloth or – in case of heavier dirt – with a brush.
Attention: Danger of injury!Oiling of the blades should
ideally be carried out using an environmentally friendly
lubricant (Fig. 9).
Sharpening of the blades
The blades generally do not need servicing and do not
require resharpening if used correctly. In order to prevent
injuries caused by the blades when not in use, the sharp-
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