1 INTRODUCTION
Dear Garden Lover,
Where pride in a trim lawn is coupled with a love of gardening, gardeners really
appreciate good gardening equipment. You have made an excellent choice in
purchasing your new lawn mower. It combines the power of a major traditional brand
with the innovations of modern high-tech. You will feel this when you are working with it
and be very pleased with the wonderful result.
Yet before you start work on your lawn, here is some important information which you
should always heed.
Before you start your mower for the first time, read this operation manual through
carefully to familiarise yourself with the correct operation and maintenance of the
machine and to avoid injury or damage to your lawn mower.
Use the lawn mower carefully. The pictograms on the mower draw your attention to the
most important precautionary measures. The meaning of the pictograms is explained
on this page.
The safety instructions in this operating manual are marked with symbols. The symbols
are explained in the table on the following page.
The terms "left" and "right" always refer to the left and right-hand side of the mower
seen in the direction of movement.
Your mower will work reliably when the technical instructions are followed exactly. We
would like to point out that any damage to the mower caused by operating faults is not
covered by warranty / guarantee obligations.
We hope you enjoy cultivating your lawn with your new mower.
2 EXPLANATION OF THE RATING PLATE AFFIXED TO THE
MACHINE
1
Model
2
Protection type
3
Connection voltage
4
Product identification number
5
Network frequency
6
Power
7
Weight
8
Tested safety (depending on model)
9
Motor speed
10 Electrical appliances should not be disposed of with household
waste. Equipment, accessories and packaging must be disposed
of in an environmentally friendly way
11 Year of manufacture
12 CE conformity symbol
13 Hand-guided lawn-mower
14 Guaranteed sound power level
15 Serial number
These operating instructions apply for the following models:
43-EL COMPACT (SA1457): Cutting width 430 mm
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.
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