Sabo 36-EL, Operator'S Manual

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Always check the area where you intend to use the machine completely for stones, sticks, wires and other
foreign objects which might be picked up and ejected, before and during mowing.
If you also use an auto mower for lawn care, the following safety instructions must be heeded with regard to the
working area of the auto mower:
– Before working on these areas (mowing, scarifying etc.) always check the range of the boundary wire.
– If the wires are laid in the ground they must be checked, no wires may be visible, with particular attention
necessary at the charging station.
– If the boundary wires are laid above ground they should be routed tight directly on the ground and not lie
loose in the grass. The wires must be sufficiently fixed using boundary staples, see the operating manual.
– The boundary staples must not project, if this is the case push them firmly in place.
– Remove any residual wires that are lying around before starting to mow.
In the cases described above, there is a risk of the wire being pulled in and wound up by the tool; this can lead
to serious injury.
• Low-hanging branches and similar obstacles can injure the operator or interfere with the mowing operation. Before
mowing, identify potential obstacles such as low-hanging branches, and trim back or remove those obstacles.
• In order to guarantee the proper and safe operation of garden equipment, a connection cable of the minimum quality
H05 RN-F (alternatively H05 VV-F) in accordance with DIN/VDE 0282/4 with a cross-section of 3 x 1 mm² and a
connection plug made of or covered with rubber in accordance with DIN/VDE 0620 are required. Connection must be to
a CEE 7/4 socket 230 V AC.
• When a childproof cable is used, care must be taken that the fuse works perfectly (smoothly) as otherwise the device
connection plug could become damaged.
• The plug must be fitted with a 16 amp slow fuse.
• We recommend that a residual current operated device with a maximum breaking current of maximum 30 mA or
equivalent safety equipment be used.
The electrical equipment must not be modified.
The connection cable must be checked for signs of damage and ageing before every new mowing job and may
only be used in a perfect condition.
• If the unit is to be operated via a generator, an authorised specialist workshop should first be consulted with regard to a
suitable generator.
• Before you use the lawnmower, always check visually to see whether cutting tools, attachment screws and the entire
cutting unit are worn or damaged. Worn or damaged blades and attachment screws must be always replaced to avoid
any imbalance in the lawnmower.
• The condition of the pictograms must be checked every time the device is used. Worn or damaged pictograms must be
replaced.
Handling
• The machine must not be operated in potentially explosive surroundings.
The connecting cable must kept away from the cutting tool. Whilst you are mowing the lawn, do not drive over
the connecting cable with the machine; when guiding the connecting cable, always make sure that you are
keeping a safe distance.
If the connection cable is damaged, switch the equipment off and wait for the blade to come to a standstill.
Disconnect the mains plug immediately. Do not touch the connection cable before it has been disconnected
from the mains supply. Damaged connection cables must be replaced.
Make sure the cable can move freely, do not kink, chafe or squash it.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service and operation requires your full attention.
• Only mow during daylight or if the lighting is good. Always push the machine at walking pace.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other obstacles that may obscure vision.
• Do not move too closely to compound steps, trenches and banks. The equipment can suddenly topple over when a
wheel suddenly gives way over the edge of a cliff or trench or when an edge suddenly yields.
• Please be careful when mowing underneath playground equipment (e.g. swings). The equipment could get into an
unsafe position. This may result in risk of injury.
• Do not operate the equipment when you are sick, tired or under the influence of alcohol, medicine or drugs.