Mowing; Mowing On Slopes; Checking Operating Safety; Time Restrictions - Sabo 36-ACCU Livret D'entretien

14 MOWING

Mowing on slopes

ATTENTION
Do not mow excessively steep slopes! Mowing slopes always means additional
risks. Mow at right-angles to the slope, never up and down.
Always make sure you have a firm stance. Manually guided lawnmowers should
never be used for gradients of more than 26% (15° slope). Stability may be lost.

Checking operating safety

The lawn mower is equipped with a motor stop device.
Before every mowing job, make sure that the motor stop safety control bar is working
perfectly. When the safety control bar is released, the cutter bar must come to a
standstill within 3 seconds.
After release, the safety control bar must always return to the position shown in the
"component description" diagram.
If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an authorised workshop.
Risk of injury!
If the blade run-on time is longer, stop using the equipment and take it to an authorised
workshop.
Measuring run-on time
After the motor has been started, the blade rotates and a wind-like noise can be heard.
The run-on time corresponds to the duration of the wind-like noise after the motor has
been switched off, it can be measured using a stopwatch.
Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled.
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 fastening and cutter bar
can become damaged or loose which can lead to serious injuries. A worn or damaged
cutter must be replaced (see chapter "Maintenance of the cutter bar").
In addition, check the fan, cutter fastening and fan housing every 10 operating hours for
wear and a tight fit. Also check equipment screws and nuts for a firm fit and tighten if
necessary.
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.
If the machine starts to vibrate unusually heavily or to make unusual noises, please
have it checked immediately by an authorised workshop.

Time restrictions

In Germany, the set hours for operating lawnmowers are regulated in the "32nd
Ordinance implementing the Federal Emissions Protection Act (32nd BImSch-V)".
In addition, there may be regional restrictions (e.g. to protect midday peace), which can
be issued by the respective local authority.

Tips on caring for your lawn (Illustration M )

WARNING
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.
Ask your dealer about lawn care instructions. Information and instructions about
mowing can also be found on the manufacturer website.

Mulching

Your lawn mower can also be equipped with a mulching kit. The respective conversion
kit to a mulching system is available as an accessory from professional dealerships
(see genuine spare parts and accessories for the conversion kit order no.).
The mulching kit also includes tips and information about mulching. You will also find
information about mulching on the manufacturer website.
Safety instruction!
See table for explanation of symbols page 3

Converting to the mulching mower (figure F + K2 + U5 )

36-ACCU
NOTE
The blade system does not have to be converted.
– Stop the motor F .
– Remove safety key K2 .
– Lift the ejection flap.
– Remove the grass collecting bag.
– Clean discharge channel is required.
– Insert the mulching plug into the discharge channel to the limit stop U5 . Check it
fits tight.
– Close ejection flap.
40-ACCU, 43-ACCU
NOTE
The blade system has to be converted.
WARNING
Always have an authorised workshop carry out the conversion of the mower to a
mulching system. A wrongly assembled cutter fastening or a blade screw that is
tightened too tightly or too loosely can allow the cutting blade bar to become
loose and cause severe injuries.
When the mower has been converted to mulching;
– Stop the motor F .
– Remove safety key K2 .
– Lift the ejection flap.
– Remove the grass collecting bag.
– Clean discharge channel is required.
– Insert the mulching plug into the discharge channel to the limit stop U5 . Check it
fits tight.
– Close ejection flap.
NOTE
With the mulching blade, the mower can also be used as a hedge trimmer. The
mulching blade system does not have to be converted. The capacity of the
collecting bag can be reduced under difficult mowing conditions (e.g. wet grass).
All models

15 SERVICE INTERVALS

IMPORTANT
Avoid damage! Under extreme or unusual conditions, shorter servicing intervals
than the ones specified below may be necessary. If you establish any problems,
please contact an authorised workshop.
Carry out routine servicing on the machine in line with the following servicing intervals.
Work must be carried out at the following servicing intervals in addition to the
maintenance work listed in these operating instructions.
Before initial use
• Charge the battery.
• Check all screw connections for a tight fit.
• Check the cutting blade screw and have an authorised workshop tighten it if
necessary.
• Check whether the safety control bar for motor stop is working properly.
• Check that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not
damaged.
Before every operation
• Check the lawn area and remove any objects, in particular live cables.
• Check the area of the boundary wires (if an automatic mower is being used for
lawn care).
• Check the battery is charged.
• Check the condition and firm fit of the blade, if necessary have an authorised
workshop tighten the blade screw.
• Check whether the motor safety control bar is working properly.
• Check that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not
damaged.
• Check grass collecting equipment for wear or loss of functionality.
Every 10 operating hours
• Check all screw connections for a tight fit.
• Check the fan, cutter fastening and fan housing regularly for wear and a tight fit.
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