Maintenance And Storage; Description Of Components - Sabo John Deere 43-EL VARIO Livret D'entretien

When the engine is started, the machine must not be tilted on end, if
necessary it must be tilted by pressing the guide bar down so that the
cutting tool is pointing in the direction away from the user, but only as far
as absolutely necessary. For as long as the equipment has not been
lowered to the ground again, both your hands must be on the top part of
the bar.
Do not start the engine when persons or animals are standing in front of
the mower.
When using equipment with a side ejector, do not start the engine when
you are standing in front of the ejector channel or other people/animals
are located in the ejection area.
Never put your hands or feet near or under revolving parts. Always make
sure that your hands or feet do not get under the housing. Always
maintain a safe distance from the ejector opening.
Stop the engine by releasing the motor stop bar, pull the plug, make sure
that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill:
– if you intend to leave the machine;
– before inspecting the connection cable;
– before you inspect, clean or carry out work on the machine;
– before unblocking jams or removing blockages in the ejection
channel;
– if a foreign body has been encountered;
– when the machine starts to vibrate strangely.
• If a foreign object has been encountered or if the machine becomes blocked, e.g.
by driving onto an obstacle, a specialist dealer must check whether parts of the
machine have been damaged or deformed. Any necessary repairs must also be
carried out by an authorized specialist workshop.
• If the machine starts to vibrate unusually heavily or to make unusual noises,
please have it checked immediately by an authorised workshop.
Heavy vibrations on your hands can damage your health. Please contact an
authorised workshop immediately if heavy vibrations occur.
• WARNING
The noise and vibration levels shown in these operating instructions are the
maximum levels for use of the machine.
The use of an unbalanced cutting element, the excessive speed of movement, or
the absence of maintenance have a significant influence on noise emissions and
vibrations. Consequently, it is necessary to take preventive steps to eliminate
possible damage due to high levels of noise and stress from vibration.
Maintain the machine well, wear ear protection devices, and take breaks while
working.
Adhere to the maintenance work listed in this operating manual and have the
equipment checked and serviced regularly by an authorised workshop.
Switch the engine off by releasing the motor stop bar, make sure that all
moving parts have come to a complete standstill,
– if you have to lift or tilt the mower e.g. for transport purposes;
– when you need to transport the machine to and from the area to be
mowed
– when driving off the lawn;
– if you have to leave the machine for a short time;
– when you wish to adjust the cutting height;
– before you remove the grass collecting bag.
– before you remove the mulching plug;

Maintenance and storage

• Insufficient equipment maintenance will lead to safety-related faults.
• Ensure that all screws have been tightened securely and that the machine is in a
safe working condition.
The ejection flap must only be opened and the grass collector or mulch
stopper removed when the engine is turned off.
Before you start mowing, always check the grass collecting equipment for
wear or loss of functionality.
Before you start mowing, always check the condition and firm attachment
of the cutting blade. The blade attachment screw must always be tightened
by an authorised workshop 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. A
worn or damaged blade must always be replaced.
Always have the replacement, sharpening or balancing of the blade carried
out by an authorised workshop, since according to the applicable standard
DIN EN 60335, an insulation test must always be carried out following repairs
or maintenance work to insulating components (e.g. blade screws).
• For reasons of safety, always replace worn or damaged parts.
Protective gloves must be worn at all times during maintenance and
cleaning work.
Maintenance and cleaning work may only be carried out with the motor
switched off and mains plug disconnected. When servicing the cutter
blades note that they can be moved even when the voltage source is
switched off. Regular maintenance is essential for safety and top
performance.
Do not clean the machine with running water or pressure cleaners. This
could damage the electrical system.
For reasons of warranty and safety, only genuine spare parts may be used.
Non-equivalent spare parts can damage the machine and are a safety hazard.
• Notes for Switzerland:
Electric appliances must only be operated if a residual current operated device
with a maximum breaking current of 30 mA is also integrated into the circuit.
• Notes for Austria:
The socket coupler of the connecting cable must be splashproof.

7 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS

1 Electric cable connection plug
2 Vario actuation
3 Actuation bar for motor (safety control bar)
4 Bridge
5 Electric motor hood
6 Cutting height setting
7 Motor bracket
8 Carrying handle, front
9 Ejection flap
10 Cable relief for electric cable
11 Cable guide
12 Casing on the upper part of the bar
13 Drive control bar
14 Locking button (red)
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