Sabo 54-A ECONOMY, Operator'S Manual

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to a stop within three seconds.
The safety control bracket must not be deactivated or rendered inoperable.
It is important to make sure that the safety control bracket functions correctly. If it does not, have it repaired
by an authorised specialist workshop.
Protective devices include:
– Housing, grass collecting bag, ejection flap and deflector plate
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
deflector plate, 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.
– Belt drive covers, engine covers
These protection units protect against injuries through moving parts.
The equipment must not be operated with damaged covers or without correctly attached covers.
– Exhaust protection grill
The engine/exhaust becomes very hot. The protection grill protects the user against burns.
Do not operate the machine without the exhaust protection grill.
The safety devices must not be modified.
• Do not change the basic settings of the engine or operate the engine at excessive speed.
• 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.
Never put your hands or feet near or under revolving parts. Always make sure that your hands or feet do not get
under the housing. Always maintain a safe distance from the ejector opening.
Stop the motor, remove the spark plug connector, check that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill
and, if there is one, remove the ignition key:
– when leaving the machine;
– before you check, clean or carry out any work on the machine;
– before you eliminate jams or blockages in the ejection channel;
– before you remove a foreign body;
– if the machine starts to vibrate strangely.
• If a foreign object has been encountered or if the machine becomes blocked, e.g. by driving onto an obstacle, a
specialist dealer must check whether parts of the machine have been damaged or deformed. Any necessary repairs
must also be carried out by an authorized specialist workshop.
• If you notice unusually strong vibrations in your machine, you must have it checked by an authorized dealer.
Switch the engine off, and ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill, and that the spark
plug key, if fitted, has been removed:
– if you have to lift or tilt the lawnmower, e.g. in order to transport it,
– when transporting the machine to and from the lawn
– when moving the machine off the lawn area;
– if the machine is left unattended for a few minutes;
– when adjusting the cutting height;
– before removing the collector bag;
– before the mulch stopper is removed;
– before you re-fill the tank.
• If the engine is equipped with a petrol shut-off valve, this should be closed after mowing.