12 Mowing; Mowing On Slopes; Checking The Oil Level; Checking Operating Safety - Sabo 40-SPIRIT Livret D'entretien

12 MOWING

Safety instruction!
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Mowing on slopes

ATTENTION
The mower can be operated on slopes and inclines up to an angle of 25°. Slopes steeper than this may lead to
engine damage.
For reasons of safety, however, we urgently recommend that you do not attempt to exploit this theoretical potential
capacity to the full. Hand-held lawnmowers should never be used on slopes steeper than 15°.

Checking the oil level

Check oil level each time prior to mowing Y1 . Never let the engine to run with too little or too much oil. Irreparable damages
could occur.

Checking operating safety

Before each mowing process, ensure that the safety control bar for the motor brake functions properly. If the safety bar is
released, the motor and cutter bar must stop within three seconds. If this is not the case, consult your nearest specialist
workshop.
Ensure that all protection units are correctly applied and are not damaged!
After the first hours of operation and subsequently, from time to time, check all screws and nuts for firm seating. Screws and
nuts should then be tightened if necessary! To avoid risks, check the state each time before you start mowing and check the
firm seating of the blade (see the chapter on "Maintenance of the blade bar").
In addition, regularly check the fan, blade coupling and fan housing for wear and seating.
Make sure that the spark plug connector is firmly seated! Touching is only a risk if the spark plug connector is not installed
correctly. Never remove the spark plug connector when the motor is running! Risk: Electric shock.
If the mower blades are jammed, for example, when you come across an obstacle, have an authorised specialist workshop
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check whether any part of the mower is damaged or deformed. Any necessary repairs should also always be carried out by
an authorised specialist workshop.

Time restrictions

The time at which lawnmowers may be used varies from region to region. Please ask the corresponding authorities before
using your mower.

Tips on caring for your lawn

Mowing (Illustration M )

After 10 – 14 days every lawn starts to become overgrown. You will realize that: the often it is cut the better and stronger will
it look; since, regular mowing promotes uniform growth.
Remove all strange objects (stones, wood, branches, etc.) from the lawn before each cut; pay attention still to objects lying
around, also during the mowing process.
Make sure to mow only dry lawns as much as possible. When the ground is wet, turf will be damaged easily; the wheels
press deep into the ground and leave ridges behind.
Once the grass has become tool long, first you should mow with a higher cutting height in one direction and afterwards with a
lower height you desire, you should cut across the first direction. Only cut with a sharp flawless blade so that grass holms do
not fray. You obtain a clean cutting pattern when you mow at creeping speed in straight lanes. These lanes should always
overlap over several centimetres so that no strips remain behind.
Only on level and plane lawn surfaces should mowing be carried out at the minimum cutting height!
Please observe that the lower cutting height settings may only be used for optimal conditions. If you select cutting height that
is too low, the turf can be damaged and under certain circumstances be even destroyed.
Besides the cutting height, also the moving speed influences the cutting pattern and collection characteristic. Adapt the
moving speed to the person, grounds and to the grass height to be cut. For longer grass sections, a slower moving speed
should be selected.
When mowing tall grass, first select a high cutting height and afterwards carry out mowing with a lower height setting across
the first direction.
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