Ikra IBF 25-1, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instruction

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A) TRAINING

1)  Read the instructions carefully. 

Become acquaint-

ed with the controls and the proper use of the ma-

chine. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.

2)  Only use the machine for the purpose for which it 

was designed, namely

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cutting grass and non-woody vegetation, 

using 

a nylon line (e.g. around the edges of lawns, flow

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erbeds, walls, fences and small grassy areas to tidy 

up the cutting done using a mower);

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cutting tall grass, dry branches, twigs and 

woody shrubs 

of up to 2 cm diameter, with the help 

of metal or plastic blades.

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Any other use may be dangerous and damage the 

machine.

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Examples of improper use may include, but are not 

limited to:

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use the machine for sweeping;

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trimming hedges or other jobs in which the cutting 

device is not used on ground level;

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pruning trees;

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using the machine with the cutting device above the 

operator‘s belt level;

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using the machine for cutting non-plant material;

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use of the machine by more than one person

3)  Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with

 - these instructions to use the machine. Local reg-

ulations

 - can restrict the age of the user.

4)  The machine must never be used by more than one 

person.

5)  Never use the machine:

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when people, especially children or pets are in the 

vicinity;

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if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medicine, 

drugs, alcohol or any substances which may slow 

his reflexes and compromise his judgement;

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if the user is not capable of holding the machine 

firmly with two hands and/or remaining standing on 

the ground whilst working.

6)  Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible 

for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or 

their property.

B) PREPARATION

1)  Always wear adequate clothing which does not

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hamper movements when using the machine.

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Always  wear  slim-fitting  protective  clothing,  fitted 

with shear-proof protection devices.

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Always wear a helmet, protective gloves, eyegog-

gles, a half-mask respirator and safety antishear 

boots with non-slip soles.

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Always wear ear and hearing protection devices.

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Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any hang-

ing or flapping accessory that could catch in the ma

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chine or in any objects or materials in the work area.

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Tie your hair back if it is long.

2) 

WARNING: DANGER! Petrol is highly flammable:

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keep the fuel in containers which have been specif-

ically manufactured and homologated for such use;

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never smoke when handling fuel;

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slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure in-

side to decrease gradually;

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top up the tank with fuel in the open air, using a 

funnel;

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add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove 

the fuel tank cap or add fuel while the engine is run-

ning or when the engine is hot;

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f you have spilt some fuel, do not attempt to start the 

engine but move the machine away from the area 

of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition 

until the fuel has evaporated and fuel vapours have 

dissipated;

-

immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt on the 

machine or on the ground;

-

never start the machine in the same place you re-

filled it with fuel;

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make sure your clothing does not come into contact 

with the fuel, on the contrary, change your clothes 

before starting the engine;

-

always put the tank and fuel container caps back on 

and tighten well.

3)  Replace faulty or damaged silencers.

4)  Before using the machine,

 check its general condi-

tion and in particular:

-

the throttle trigger and the safety lever must move 

freely, they must not need forcing and should re-

turn automatically and rapidly back to the neutral 

position;

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the throttle trigger must remain locked until the safe-

ty lever is pressed;

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the engine stop switch must easily move from one 

position to the other;

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the electric cables and in particular the spark plug 

cable must be in perfect condition to avoid the gen-

eration of any sparks, and the cap must be correctly 

fitted on the spark plug;

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the machine handgrips and protection devices must 

be clean and dry and well fastened to the machine;

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the cutting devices and guards must be undam-

aged.

5)  Check the correct position of the handgrips and the 

connection point of the webbing, and the proper bal-

ance of the machine.

6)  Before starting work make sure that the guards are 

suitable for the cutting tool being used and are fitted 

correctly.

7)  Thoroughly inspect the whole work area and remove 

anything that could be thrown up by the machine or 

damage the cutting group or engine (stones, branch-

es, iron wire, bones, etc.).

C) OPERATION

1) 

Do not start the engine in a confined space where

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dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

2) 

Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

3) 

Take on a firm and well-balanced position:

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where possible, avoid working on wet, slippery 

ground or in any case on uneven or steep ground