Sabo 43-VARIO Operator's Manual page 37

WARNING
Watch out for sharp blades! Contact with the rotating blade can cause
severe foot injuries.
Only start the engine when standing behind the mower.
Ensure that your feet do not get under the housing.
WARNING
Watch out for sharp blades! Contact with the rotating blade can cause
severe hand and foot injuries.
When the engine is running, always observe the safety distance to the
machine which is maintained by the handlebar.
Ensure that your hands and feet do not get under the housing.
WARNING
Objects thrown upwards can cause serious injuries.
Before mowing areas covered in leaves in particular, remove all
stones, sticks, wires, toys and other objects from the lawn.
Never use the equipment with the protective devices damaged or
missing.
Missing or damaged safety and protective devices are a safety hazard
for both you and other people.
Before initial operation, check that the cutting blade screw is fastened,
then examine the cutter bar for a tight fit, wear and damage every time
you intend to use the mower. Have an authorised workshop replace a
worn or damaged blade. Have an authorised workshop tighten the
cutting blade screw.
Before starting the engine, check whether the tools have been
removed.
CAUTION
The engine and exhaust reach very high temperatures during
operation. Danger of burns!
Allow the machine to cool down for at least 15 minutes before starting
any maintenance or cleaning work.
Never operate the machine with a damaged or missing exhaust
protection grill.
WARNING
Electric shock can lead to serious injuries.
Never move over live wires when the cutting tool is switched on.
Before and during the mowing process, check the area for live wires
and remove them if possible.
If a live wire is damaged, switch off the equipment and disconnect the
wire from the supply grid.
CAUTION
If the spark plug connector and the ignition key, if present, are not
disconnected during work on the equipment, the motor may start up
and this can result in serious injuries.
Switch the engine off, pull the spark plug connector off and remove
the ignition key, if present, before carrying out any maintenance and
repair work. Never pull the plug connector off with the engine running.
Risk of electric shock!
Consult the operating instructions for respective cleaning or
maintenance instructions.
Insufficient equipment maintenance will lead to safety-related faults.
WARNING
Contact with the rotating cutting blade can lead to serious hand and
foot injuries. Objects thrown upwards can cause serious injuries.
Stop the engine and wait until the cutting tool comes to a standstill;
remove the ignition key if present:
– if the mower needs lifting or tilting e.g. for transport purposes;
– when driving outside the lawn on paths or streets;
– if the mower is left unsupervised for a short time;
– before setting the cutting height;
– before removing the grass collecting bag.
– before the mulching plug is removed;
– before filling with fuel. Only fill with fuel with the engine is cold.
CAUTION
Contact with the sharp edges of the blade and other sharp edges of
the machine can cause severe injury.
Protective gloves must be worn at all times during maintenance and
cleaning work.
CAUTION
Noise hazard -
Ear protection recommended for extended use.
5 PROPER USE
• The equipment is exclusively designed for mowing grass and lawn areas within the
context of gardening and landscape care ("Proper use"). Any use going beyond
this is considered not proper; the manufacturer is not liable for any damage
resulting from such use, the risk is borne by the user alone. Proper use also
includes adherence to the operation, maintenance and service conditions
prescribed by the manufacturer.
• Special care is required during use in public areas, parks, sports facilities, on roads
and in agricultural and forestry operations.
• The mower must not be used in particular for trimming bushes, hedges and
shrubs, for cutting twining plants or greenery on roofs and in flower baskets or
boxes, for extraction or blowing on pavements.
• The use of any additional equipment and attachments not approved by the
manufacturer is prohibited. If such additional equipment and attachments are used,
the CE conformity and guarantee are considered null and void. Unauthorised
modifications to this lawn mower exclude the manufacturer from liability for any
damage resulting from these modifications.
6 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE HAND-HELD
ROTARY LAWNMOWER (PETROL)
General safety instructions
Always read the operating instructions carefully for your own protection
and to guarantee perfect function. Familiarise yourself with the operating
elements and correct machine operation. Keep the operating instructions
for reference purposes.
• Remember that the machine operator or user is responsible for accidents with
other persons or their property.
• These operating instructions belong to the machine and must be handed over to
the new owner in the event of the machine being sold.
• Never allow children and persons under 16 years of age or other persons not
familiar with the operating instructions to use the machine. Local regulations can
specify the minimum age of the user.
• Explain the potential hazards and how to avoid accidents to all those who are to
use the equipment. This equipment may only be used, serviced and repaired by
persons who are familiar with it and have been informed about the hazards.
• This equipment is not intended to be used by persons with limited physical,
sensory or mental aptitude or lack of experience and/or knowledge unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety and have received instructions
from this person as to how the equipment is used. This supervisor must decide in
advance whether the person with limited physical, sensory or mental aptitude is
suitable for this task.
Never use the mower while persons, particularly children, or animals are
nearby.
• Keep your machine safely! Unused equipment should be kept in dry, closed rooms
inaccessible to children.
• Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled.
• The laying of cables must not be manipulated, e.g. by removing cable clamps or
attaching additional cable ties! The cables must lie against the outside of the bar in
such a way that they are neither crushed nor overstretched when the bar is folded.
A damaged cable may result in a technical defect of the equipment.
Preparatory measures
• When mowing, you must always wear a strong, closed, non-slip pair of shoes or
safety shoes and long trousers. Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing with cords
or belts hanging down. Do not mow whilst you are barefooted or wearing sandals.
Wear protective goggles to protect your eyes.
• Loud noises can lead to hearing impairments. Wear ear protection.
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