Explanation Of The Pictograms; Explanation Of The Symbols; Proper Use - Sabo 40-EL SPIRIT Mode D'emploi

3 EXPLANATION OF THE PICTOGRAMS

Read and follow the operator's manual and safety instructions!
Risk caused by thrown elements when the motor is running –
Observe the safety distance / Keep all persons outside the
danger area!
Keep supply flexible cord away from cutting blades.
Caution, sharp cutting blades. Keep hands and feet away from
the blades! – Switch the motor off and remove the plug from
mains before performing any cleaning and maintenance work
or if cord is damaged.
Motor STOP
Electrical appliances must not be disposed of as household
waste. Send equipment, accessories and packaging for
environmental recycling.

4 EXPLANATION OF THE SYMBOLS

WARNING
Always read and follow the operating instructions and general safety
regulations carefully. Keep the operating instructions for reference
purposes.
Proper use also includes adherence to the operation, maintenance
and service conditions prescribed by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Keep all persons outside the danger area!
Contact with the rotating blade can cause severe injury.
Objects ejected at high speed can cause severe injury.
You must never mow the lawn if there are other persons nearby,
especially children or animals.
WARNING
Electric shock can lead to serious injuries.
The electrical equipment must not be modified.
Check the connection cable for signs of damage and ageing before
you start a new mowing job. Make sure the cable can move freely, do
not kink, chafe or squash it.
Damaged connection cables must be replaced.
Do not spray the device off with water. The electrical system could
become damaged.
Always have an authorised professional workshop replace, regrind
and balance the blade, since an insulation protection test always has
to be carried out after repairs or maintenance work on insulation parts
(e.g. blade screw) in accordance with the applicable standard DIN EN
60335.
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.
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.
WARNING
Electric shock can lead to serious injuries.
Keep the connection cable away from the cutting blade.
When starting the mower make sure the connection cable is not near
the housing.
Do not mow over the connection cable.
In the event of damage, switch the mower off and wait for the blade to
come to a standstill, remove the plug from the mains immediately. Do
not touch the connection cable before it has been disconnected from
the mains supply. Damaged connection cables must be replaced.
CAUTION
If the mains plug is not disconnected from the mains during work on
the equipment, the motor may start up and this can result in serious
injuries.
Switch the motor off and disconnect the mains plug before carrying
out any maintenance and repair work. When servicing the cutter
blades note that they can be moved even when the voltage source is
switched off.
Consult the operating instructions for respective cleaning or
maintenance instructions.
Insufficient equipment maintenance will lead to safety-related faults.
WARNING
Contact with the rotating blade can cause severe hand and foot injury.
Objects ejected at high speeds can cause severe injury.
Switch the motor off and wait until the blade comes to stop:
– if the mower has to be lifted or tilted, e.g. in order to transport it;
– when moving off the lawn onto paths or roads;
– if the machine is left unattended for any time;
– before adjusting the cutting height;
– before removing the collector bag;
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.

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.
2