Preparing The Line Trimmer For Use; Telescopic Shaft Adjustment; Adjusting The Cutting Head; Edging Mode - IKRA Mogatec RT 600 DA Gebrauchsanweisung

6. Preparing the line trimmer for use

WARNING! The line trimmer runs for a few sec-
onds after it has been switched off. Let the motor
come to a complete standstill before setting the
tool down.
Telescopic shaft adjustment (Fig.6)
1. The line trimmer shaft can be adjusted to suit the
height of the operator. Loosen the telescopic quick
lock (3).
2. Adjust the telescopic shaft (4) up or down to the
appropriate height. Tighten the quick lock (3). Once
adjustment is complete.
Adjusting the cutting head (Fig. 7)
By adjusting the cutting head angle to any of the 5 preset
angles the line trimmer can be used to trim under low
hanging branches and shrubs or garden furniture.
Depress the head angle lock button (11) and adjust the
cutting head to the desired angle. Release the button
(11) and ensure that the cutting head locks in position.
Edging mode (Fig. 8 and 9)
WARNING! Before marking this change, make
sure that line trimmer is switched off and un-
plugged.
In order to use the line trimmer as an edger, adjust as
follows:
1. Push the rotating head button (5) on the motor hous-
ing, then rotate shaft to the edging position.
2. Release rotating head button (5), ensure shaft firmly
clicks into position and you hear the "click" sound.
3. The trimmer can now be used for edging (Fig. 9).
Extension cord retainer (Fig.10)
To avoid detaching the extension cord always check
that it is attached to the cord retainer (b) before using
trimmer.
1. Make a loop with the extension cord and push it
though the square hole under the grip of the On/
Off switch (a).
2. Place the end of the loop round cord retainer (b) and
ensure it is pulled firmly enough to prevent it from
coming loose whilst operating the trimmer.
3. Connect the extension cord socket to the line trim-
mer cord plug

7. Starting the line trimmer

1. Connect the extension cord to a power supply.
2. To switch ON the line trimmer press the On/Off
switch (a).
3. To switch OFF simply release the On/Off switch (a).
WARNING! The line trimmer runs for a few sec-
onds after it has been switched off. Let the motor
come to a complete standstill before setting
the tool down.

8. Trimming grass and weeds

WARNING! Make sure that the work atrea is free
of rocks, debris,lines and other foreign objects.
GB | Operating Instructions
Your line trimmer will work at its best if you observe the
following instructions:
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Note: Periodically clean out the grass between the spool
and the guard to prevent the tool form vibrating, ensure
the line trimmer is switched off and unplugged.

9. Adjusting nylon line

Check the nylon line regularly if it is damaged or if it still
has the correct length.
When cutting performance deteriorates: Hold the run-
ning trimmer above a patch of grass. Tap the cutting
head on the ground. Note the fresh line will be advanced
only if lines are still at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) long. If the
lines are shorter: Switch off the trimmer, disconnect plug
from power supply. Press in the spool and pull end of
lines firmly outwards). If end of lines are not visible - see

(replacement of spool).

Your trimmer has a thread cutting blade that continu-
ously cuts the thread down to the appropriate length.
Note: Clean the thread cutting blade from grass re-
mainders in order to guarantee an unaffected cutting
performance.
Attention: Danger of injury through the cutting blade!
10. Replacement of spool
First, switch off and unplug the device. Wait until the
nylon thread has come to a halt. T hen push the two
locking devices 1 at the sides of the cutting head, and
remove the cutting head cover 2 (fig. 14). Remove the
used thread coil and put in the new coil 3 such, that one
end of the thread comes out of each outlet at the sides
of the cutting head (fig. 15). Please take care that the
spring 4 is properly seated under the thread coil. Finally,
close the cover by pushing it in its seat. Both locks must
properly engage.

11. Trouble shooting

• Trimmer does not work: Check power supply (e.g.
by testing on another socket or by means of a voltage
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Never use the line trimmer without its safety devices.
Do not cut grass when it is wet. The best results are
achieved on dry grass.
To switch ON your line trimmer, press the On/Off
switch (a).
To switch OFF your line trimmer, let go of the On/
Off switch (a).
Do not move the line trimmer against the grass until
the switch is pressed, i.e. wait until the line trimmer
is running before placing in grass.
For the correct cutting action, swing the line trimmer
from side to side as you walk forward, holding it at an
angle of approx.30°as you do so.
Make several passes to cut long grass shorter step
by step from the top (Fig.11).
Keep the line trimmer away from hard objects in
order to avoid unnecessary line wear
WARNING! Before making this change, make
sure that line trimmer is switched OFF and un-
plugged.
(Fig. 12 and 13)
(Fig. 14 and 15)