Mowing; Mowing On Slopes; Checking The Oil Level; Checking Operating Safety - Sabo 54-K VARIO B Operator's Manual

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Safety instruction!
See table for explanation of symbols page 3

Mowing on slopes

NOTE
The mower can be driven on banks and slopes at an angle of up to 30°. Any steeper slopes can lead to engine damage.
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!

Checking the oil level

Check oil level each time prior to mowing Y1 . Never let the engine to run with too little or too much oil. Irreparable damages
could occur.

Checking operating safety

Before every mowing job, make sure that the safety control bar for the blade brake is working perfectly. When the control bar
is released, the cutter bar must come to a standstill within three seconds. If this is not the case, please consult your nearest
authorised workshop.
Make sure that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not damaged.
To avoid risk, check the condition and firm attachment of the blade before every mowing job. The blade attachment screw
must always be tightened by an authorised workshop. If the blade screw is too tight or too loose, the blade coupling and
cutter bar can become damaged or loose which can lead to serious injuries. A worn or damaged blade must always be
replaced. (refer here to the chapter "Cutter blade care").
In addition, check the fan, blade coupling and fan housing every 10 operating hours for wear and a tight fit. Also check
screws and nuts for a firm fit and tighten if necessary!
Make sure the spark plug connector is fitted tightly. Contact is only dangerous if the plug connector has not been installed
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correctly. Never pull the plug connector off with the engine running! Danger: electric shock.
If the mower mechanism becomes blocked e.g. by colliding with an obstacle, have an authorised workshop check whether
any parts of the mower are damaged or deformed. Always have any necessary repairs done by an authorised workshop too.

Time restrictions

The time at which lawnmowers may be used varies from region to region. Please ask the corresponding authorities before
using your mower.

Tips on caring for your lawn

Mowing (Illustration M )

After 10 – 14 days every lawn starts to become overgrown. You will realize that: the often it is cut the better and stronger will
it look; since regular mowing promotes uniform growth.
Remove any objects (stones, wood, branches, etc.) from the lawn before each cut; but still watch out for objects lying around
during the mowing process.
Make sure to mow only dry lawns as far as possible. When the ground is wet, turf will be damaged easily; the wheels press
deep into the ground and leave ridges behind.
If the grass has become too long, mow with a higher cutting height in one direction first and then cut across the first direction
at the cutting height setting you require. Only cut with a sharp flawless blade so that grass holms do not fray. You obtain a
clean cutting pattern when you mow at walking speed in straight lanes. These lanes should always overlap by several
centimetres so that no strips remain behind.
Mowing at lowest cutting height should only be carried out on level and plane lawns!
Please note that the lower cutting height settings may only be used for optimal conditions. If you select cutting height that is
too low, the turf may be damaged and under certain circumstances even destroyed.
Besides the cutting height, the driving speed also influences the cutting pattern and collection characteristic. Adapt the
driving speed to the person, grounds and to the grass height to be cut. For longer grass sections, a slower driving speed
should be selected and the motor drive may not need to be switched on.
When mowing long grass, select a high cutting height first and then mow across the first direction again with a low cutting
height setting.
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