Unpacking; Assembly; Installing And Removing The Rechargeable Battery; Installing The Blow Tube - Ikra ALB 40 Operating Instructions Manual

Unpacking

Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your power tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If
you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the
parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

Assembly

Installing and removing the rechargeable battery (not
included in the scope of delivery)
Always switch the tool off before you insert or re-
move the rechargeable battery.
1. If you want to remove the rechargeable battery from
the tool, press the locking buttons on both sides and
pull the rechargeable battery from the tool (Fig. 1).
2. To insert the rechargeable battery in the tool, first line
up the base of the rechargeable battery with the guide
on the housing (Fig. 2). Then push the rechargeable
battery firmly into the tool (Fig. 1) until you hear the
locking click into place. If the rechargeable battery is
not locked into place, you or other persons may be
injured.
Warning: Only use the rechargeable battery provi-
ded by the manufacturer.
Installing the blow tube (Fig. 3)
Do not use the device until the blow tube has been
properly mounted on the blower housing.
1. Push the blow tube with the guide pins (A) over the
two guide dimples (B) on the blower housing.
2. Rotate the tube clockwise until it locks into place.

Operation

Starting and stopping (Fig. 4)
1. Starting: Press down the switch safety lock (1) and
then press the switch (2). The switch safety lock (1)
does not need to be kept pressed during operation.
2. The blowing speed can be steplessly adjusted with
the rotary knob (4).
3. After the device has been switched on, the highest
blowing speed can be switched to by pressing the
turbo switch (3).

Blowing function

• Before setting the device into operation, always check
it for flawless condition.
• Examine the work area before starting work. Use a
rake or broom to remove all objects or wastes which
could be hurled away by the leaf blower.
• If needed, lightly moisten dusty ground.
Working advice (Fig. 5)
• Hold the leaf blower about 20 cm above the ground
as shown in Figure 5, switch on the device and swing
it easily from side to side. Blow waste material into a
heap. Do not direct the air jet into the middle of the
waste heap.
• Adjust the blowing power to the requirements.
• Make sure the air jet is not directed at children, pet
animals, open windows or automobiles.
• Always keep the ventilation slots free during operation
to prevent overheating.
• Do not use the device on wet ground.
• Clean the device after working.

Cleaning and storage

Attention – risk of injury! Always remove the re-
chargeable battery from the device before all work.
Replace all damaged or worn parts to ensure the leaf
blower is always ready for safe operation.
1. Clean ventilation slots and openings with a brush.
2. Do not use any solvents or cleaning agents contai-
ning chemicals which could damage the plastic parts.
Wipe the housing clean with a cloth.
3. Always store the leaf blower in a dry, frost-free loca-
tion beyond the reach of children.
4. Store and charge your rechargeable batteries at a
cool location. Temperatures above or below normal
room temperature shorten the lifespan of the rechar-
geable batteries.
5. Do not store rechargeable batteries when discharged.
Wait until the rechargeable battery has cooled down
and charge it completely.
6. Rechargeable batteries gradually lose their charge.
The higher the temperature, the quicker they lose
their charge. For longer storage periods, recharge the
rechargeable battery every one or two months. This
will extend the lifespan of the rechargeable battery.
Attention!
For further maintenance or repair work, please take the
device to a service centre.

Waste disposal and environmental protection

If your device should become useless somewhere in the
future or you do not need it any longer, do not dispose
of the device together with your domestic refuse, but dis-
pose of it in an environmentally friendly manner. Please
dispose of the device itself at an according collecting/
recycling point. By doing so, plastic and metal parts can
be separated and recycled. Information concerning the
disposal of materials and devices are available from your
local administration.

Warranty

For this electric tool, the company provides the end user
- independently from the retailer's obligations resulting
from the purchasing contract - with the following war-
ranties:
The warranty period is 60 months beginning from the
hand-over of the device which has to be proved by
the original purchasing document. For commercial use
and use for rent, the warranty period is reduced to 12
months. Wearing parts, rechargeable batteries and de-
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