Sabo 40-SPIRIT Operator's Manual page 51

1 Explanation of the rating plate affixed to the machine . 2
2 Introduction ................................................................... 2
3 Explanation of the symbols ........................................... 3
4 Proper use .................................................................... 4
5 General Safety Guidelines for the hand-held rotary
lawnmower (petrol) ....................................................... 4
General safety instructions ........................................... 4
Preparatory measures .................................................. 5
Handling ........................................................................ 5
Maintenance and storage ............................................. 7
6 Description of components ........................................... 8
7 Preparation ................................................................... 8
Opening out the handle
(Illustration A1 + E1 + B1 ) ...................................... 8
Handle starter assembly (Illustration D + L1 ) ........... 8
Assemble the collecting sack and hang it onto the
mower (Illustration Q1 + R1 + S1 ) .......................... 9
Adjusting the cutting height (Illustration I ) .................. 9
Before using the lawnmower for the first time .............. 9
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Filling with oil (Illustration Y1 ) ..................................... 9
Filling with fuel ............................................................ 10
9 Starting the engine (Illustration B + Z + E ) ........... 10
10 Switching off the engine (Illustration F ) .................... 10
11 Emergency stopping ................................................... 10
12 Mowing ........................................................................ 11
Mowing on slopes ....................................................... 11
Checking the oil level .................................................. 11
Checking operating safety .......................................... 11
Time restrictions ......................................................... 11
Tips on caring for your lawn ....................................... 11
Mowing (Illustration M ) ............................................. 11
Mulching ..................................................................... 12
What is understood by the term mulching? ............... 12
How is the perfect grass blade cut achieved? ........... 12
Converting the machine to rear ejection
(Illustration U2 + S1 ) .............................................. 12
13 Grass collector ........................................................... 12
Operation with grass collector ................................... 12
Emptying the grass collector (Illustration L ) ............. 13
Operation without grass collector .............................. 13
14 Care and servicing of your lawnmower ..................... 13
Cleaning (Illustration O ) ........................................... 13
Storage ....................................................................... 13
Collapsing the handle (Illustration A1 ) ..................... 13
Transporting and securing the equipment
(Illustration N ) ........................................................... 13
Maintenance of the blade........................................... 14
Sharpening and balancing the blade (Illustration Q ) 14
Replacing the blade ................................................... 14
Servicing the wheels (Illustration S ) ........................ 14
15 Servicing the engine .................................................. 14
Oil change .................................................................. 15
Cleaning and replacing the air filter (Illustration W ) . 15
Checking the spark plug (Illustration Y ) ................... 15
Correct winter storage of the engine (or when not used
for a long period of time) ............................................ 15
Fuel ............................................................................ 15
Engine ........................................................................ 16
16 Troubleshooting ......................................................... 16
EC Declaration of Conformity ............................................ 18
Technical data ................................................ see inner cover
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