Maintenance And Storage - Sabo 40-SPIRIT Livret D'entretien

– before you check, clean or carry out any work on the machine;
– before you eliminate jams or blockages in the ejection channel;
– before you remove a foreign body;
– if 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 you notice unusually strong vibrations in your machine, you must have it checked by an authorized dealer.
Switch the engine off, and ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill, and that the spark
plug key, if fitted, has been removed:
– if you have to lift or tilt the lawnmower, e.g. in order to transport it,
– when transporting the machine to and from the lawn
– when moving the machine off the lawn area;
– if the machine is left unattended for a few minutes;
– when adjusting the cutting height;
– before removing the collector bag;
– before the mulch stopper is removed;
– before you re-fill the tank.
• If the engine is equipped with a petrol shut-off valve, this should be closed after mowing.

Maintenance and storage

• 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.
Never store a machine which still contains petrol inside a building where petrol fumes may come into contact
with naked flames or sparks or where they may ignite.
The engine and exhaust reach very high temperatures during operation.
Allow the machine to cool down for at least 15 minutes before starting any maintenance or cleaning work.
• To reduce the risk of fire, keep the motor, silencer (exhaust) and fuel tank free from grass, leaves or leaking oil (grease).
When placing on the side, ensure that no oil or fuel comes out of the machine. Fire hazard!
Allow the motor to cool down before storing the machine in a closed room.
Do not store the machine in the vicinity of open flames or fire sources such as boilers or heaters.
Always check the grass collector at regular intervals for wear and tear or loss of function.
Always check the condition and tightness of the blade prior to mowing. A worn or damaged blade must be
replaced immediately.
• Make sure that the spark plug connector is firmly seated! Touching is only a risk if the spark plug connector is not
installed correctly.
Changing, regrinding and balancing the cutting blade must be carried out by an authorised professional workshop.
A wrongly assembled cutting blade coupling can allow the cutting blade bar to get loose and cause severe injuries.
An improperly ground and imbalanced cutting blade can cause strong vibrations and damage the lawn mower.
• 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 must only be carried out if the engine has been turned off and the spark plug
connector has been removed.
• Never remove the spark plug connector when the motor is running! Risk: Electric shock.
• If the tank has to be emptied, this should be done in the open, and with a cold engine. Take care to ensure that no fuel
is spilt.
For warranty and safety reasons, original replacement parts must be used at all times.
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