Sabo 36-EL, Operator'S Manual

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• Avoid using the machine if possible on wet grass, in order to avoid the danger of slipping.
• Always make sure that you are standing securely whilst mowing slopes. Always mow at right angles to the slope, never
mow straight up or down. Please be especially careful when you change direction when mowing on a slope.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes! Mowing slopes always means additional risks. Your lawnmower is so powerful
that it can mow slopes with a gradient of up to 30°. For safety reasons, however, we urgently recommend you not to
exploit this theoretical performance potential. Always make sure you have a firm stance. Manually guided lawnmowers
should never be used for slopes of more than 15°. Stability may be lost.
• Please be especially careful when turning the machine or pulling it towards yourself.
• If you walk backwards whilst using the machine, you can easily stumble so this should be avoided. Avoid unnatural body
positions. Ensure that you are standing securely and keep your balance at all times.
• Always observe the safety distance to the machine which is maintained by the handlebar.
• In order to avoid the machine slipping when being carried, always hold the machine by the grip devices provided
(carrying handle, housing, handlebar ends or transverse bar of the lower handlebar section). Do not grasp the machine
by the ejection flap!
• Note the weight of the machine before lifting or carrying it (see technical data). Lifting heavy weights can lead to health
problems.
• Never lift or carry the machine when the engine is running.
• Never operate the machine with damaged or missing safety or protective devices.
Safety devices include:
– Safety grip (1)
In case of danger, release the safety grip: the motor will be switched off and the blade come to a stop within
three seconds.
The function of the safety grip must not be deactivated.
It is important to make sure that the safety grip functions correctly. If it does not, have it repaired by an
authorised specialist workshop.
Protective devices include:
– Housing, grass collecting bag, ejection flap (3).
The protective devices protect the user against objects being ejected at high speed.
The machine must not be operated with a damaged housing or without a properly fitted collecting bag or
ejection flap on the housing.
– Housing
This protection unit protects against injuries through contact with the rotating cutting blade bar.
The equipment must not be operated with a damaged housing. Please make sure that hands and feet are
not placed underneath the housing.
– Cover hose at upper part of bar (11), engine hood (4) and engine bracket (6), switch-plug combination with
cable (2,12), connection cable, cutting blade screw
This protection unit protects against injuries through contact with electrical power carrying parts.
The electrical equipment must not be modified.
Damaged connection cables must be replaced. Please use a connection cable with a minimum quality of
H 05 RN-F (alternatively H05 VV-F) in accordance with DIN/VDE 0282/4.
In accordance with the existing standard DIN EN 60335, an insulation protection test must be made after
repair and maintenance work at insulation parts.
The safety devices must not be modified.
• Start or operate the starter switch with great care and according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• During the starting process, do not switch on the drive if available.
When you start the machine, make sure that your feet are at a sufficiently safe distance away from the cutting
blades.
When you start the motor, the machine must not be lying on its side or in a slanting position. If it is necessary to
hold the machine at a slant, always ensure that the cutting tools are pointing away from the person using the
machine, although only as far as absolutely necessary. In case of machines with side dejection, do not start the
motor in standing in front of the ejection channel.