Proper Use; General Safety Guidelines For The Walk-Behind Sickle Lawn Mower (Petrol) - Sabo 40-CLASSIC Operator's Manual

Fire and explosions can cause severe injury and material damage.
No smoking and no naked flames while filling the tank.
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WARNING
Watch out for sharp blades! Contact with the rotating cutter bar can
cause severe foot injuries.
Only start the engine when standing behind the mower.
Ensure that your feet do not get under the housing.
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WARNING
Watch out for sharp blades! Contact with the rotating cutter bar can
cause severe hand and foot injuries.
When the engine/blade is running, always observe the safety distance
to the machine which is maintained by the guide bar.
Ensure that your hands and feet do not get under the housing.
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WARNING
Objects ejected at high speed can cause severe injury.
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 use, check the fastening of the blade screw; afterwards,
check the cutter bar for a tight fit, wear and damage before every
mowing. Have an authorised workshop replace worn or damaged
blades. Have an authorised workshop tighten the blade screw.
Before starting the engine, check whether the tools have been removed.
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CAUTION
The engine and exhaust reach very high temperatures during operation.
Risk of burns!
Allow the machine to cool down for at least 15 minutes before starting
any maintenance or cleaning work.
Never operate the device with a damaged or missing exhaust protection
grill.
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WARNING
Electric shock can lead to serious injuries.
Never drive 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 device and disconnect the wire
from the supply grid.
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CAUTION
If the spark plug connector and the ignition key, if any, are not removed
when carrying out work on the device, the engine may start accidentally
and serious injuries would be the consequence.
Switch the engine off before doing any maintenance and repair work,
remove the spark plug connector and the ignition key, if there is one.
Never remove the plug connector when the engine is running. Risk of
electric shock!
For the appropriate cleaning or maintenance tips, consult the operating
instructions.
Insufficient device maintenance will lead to safety-related faults.
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WARNING
Contact with the rotating cutter bar can cause severe hand and foot
injuries. Objects ejected at high speed can cause severe injury.
Switch off the engine and wait until the cutting tool has come to a
standstill; remove the ignition key, if there is one:
– when the mower needs lifting or tilting e.g. for transportation;
– when driving outside the lawn on paths or streets;
– if the machine is left unsupervised for a short time;
– before the cutting height is set;
– before removing the grass collecting bag;
- before removing the mulch plug;
– before filling with fuel. Only refill when the engine is cold.
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CAUTION
Contact with the sharp edges of the cutter bar and other sharp edges
of the device may cause injuries.
Protective gloves must be worn at all times during maintenance and
cleaning work.
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CAUTION
Noise hazard - Hearing protection is recommended for prolonged use.
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5 PROPER USE

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• The device is intended solely for mowing grass and lawn surfaces in the course of
normal garden and landscaping care ("Proper use"). Any further form of use
constitutes improper use; the manufacturer accepts no liability for any resulting
damage; the risk is borne solely by the user. Proper use also includes adherence to
the operation, maintenance and service conditions prescribed by the manufacturer.
• If used in public areas, parks, sports grounds, on roads and in agricultural and forest
areas, special care must be taken.
• The mower must particularly not be used for trimming bushes, hedges and shrubs,
for cutting creepers or vegetation on roofs and in balcony boxes, for sucking and/or
blowing off 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 WALK-BEHIND
SICKLE LAWN MOWER (PETROL)
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General safety information
For your own safety and in order to ensure that the machine functions
correctly, please read these operating instructions carefully. Acquaint
yourself with the controls and the correct use of the machine. Keep the
operating instructions for reference purposes.
• Please remember that the person operating or using the machine bears full
responsibility not only for possible risks to other people or their property, but also for
accidents which occur whilst using the machine.
• These operating instructions are part of the scope of supply of the machine and must
be handed over to the purchaser of the device in the event of resale.
• Never allow children or persons under the age of 16 or other persons who are not
familiar with the operating instructions to use the machine. Local regulations can
determine the minimum age of the person allowed to use the machine.
• Please explain the possible dangers and how to prevent accidents to every person
who is supposed to work with the device. This device may only be used, maintained
or serviced by persons who are familiar with the device, and who are aware of the
possible dangers.
• This device is not meant to be used by persons with restricted physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lacking in experience and/or knowledge, unless they are
accompanied by a person responsible for their safety and unless they received
instructions from the person on how the device is to be used. This responsible
person must decide in advance whether the person with restricted physical, sensory
or mental capabilities is suitable for this activity.
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